Clinical Consultant, Family & Community Counselling

Who we are

Children are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy.

Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs.

At the Child Development Institute (CDI), we are passionate about helping our communities’ most vulnerable members and their caregivers.

It motivates each of us to face what can be difficult situations while continuously finding the purest joy in play, in silence, in advice, and in the unbelievable strength and resilience of our young clients.

Joining us now is a rewarding opportunity to be part of an organization that is built on a legacy of more than 100 years of helping children and families.

Recognized as a leader and model for measurement-based impact, we are client-centred, family-centred, and data-informed. We are a place where professionals grounded in mental health, care, and well-being of infants, children and youth, come together in collaboration, learning and inclusion.

As a multiservice organization delivering social, emotional, and behavioural counselling services, early childhood education, learning disabilities and mental health services, and family violence services, we address the whole person from when they begin their life.

Every child and family that reaches out to us is unique, and we value and embrace their individuality. We deliver the tailored support and tools they need to build life-long skills, positive mental health, and resilience.

With their trust in us, we guide children and families along a supportive journey. It is an often difficult path and simultaneously the most rewarding experience for providers, children and families.

Who we need

Our family and community counselling program welcomes youth up to 18 years old referred from other programs within the agency and externally referred children experiencing social, emotional and behavioural difficulties from 0-6 years old.

In addition, we support children and youth who are part of our child abuse counselling service. We also co-facilitate the Circle Security parenting program, which focuses on building attachment between parents and their children.

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, we are seeking a Clinical Consultant to cover for a maternity leave contract , working a minimum of 21 hours per week.

You will supervise assigned clinicians in delivering quality, evidence-informed mental health treatment and take ownership of a caseload for children under 12 and their families.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the conceptualization and delivery of our programs and services are consistent with our organization's mission, values, policies, procedures, standards, and priorities.

Who you are

You are a registered professional with a passion for providing quality care to young children and families. You have experience working with trauma cases, particularly with children under 12, and you are looking to grow your knowledge as part of a multi-disciplinary, evidence-based team.

As our new Clinical Consultant, you will :

Supervise . You will oversee the daily and overarching work of assigned clinicians, ensuring adherence to manuals and processes in place to provide exceptional, research-based clinical services to our clients.

You will lead, develop, and establish direction and work priorities for the clinical staff in alignment with service and work plans for each program under your supervision.

You will respond to elevated client concerns and complaints.

Plan and evaluate. You will ensure that clinical practices are evidence-based, meet ethical and professional standards, are family-centered, and are congruent with the mission and direction of the agency.

You will monitor the volume of service delivered against approved agency standards and anticipate emerging service patterns, issues, and needs.

Be involved at the clinical level. You will maintain a current knowledge of relevant clinical practices and theoretical models.

You will support your assigned clinicians as they deliver therapeutic programming that offers linkages to parents, children, and youth that balances a responsive, professional model with empowerment and mutual aid philosophies.

You will monitor progress toward goals and modify the treatment plan as indicated. You will keep up to date with the latest proven clinical practices, providing ongoing coaching and teaching to your team.

Review and authorize staff reporting. You will work closely with select members of the Clinical Managers team to ensure overall coordination of the clinical service of the assigned staff.

You will comply with agency and accreditation standards, including report writing, treatment planning, participation in ongoing professional development and staff meetings.

You will update information systems with accurate data and maintain agency records as required. This may include assessment reports, intervention plans, closing reports, pre / post measures, case notes, statistics and other documentation, as required by agency standards.

What you bring :

The education. You have a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related clinical discipline from an accredited educational institution.

You are registered, in good standing, with a professional college (e.g. OCSWSSW, CRPO), and you meet the qualifications to provide psychotherapy.

The expertise. You have clinical experience in the children’s mental health sector, working with children and youth, families, and groups, and familiarity with associated systems (schools, community agencies).

You have strong clinical knowledge and experience in relevant theoretical approaches (e.g. trauma-informed treatment, attachment, CBT, TF-CBT, etc.

including exposure to working on cases involving infant mental health, learning disabilities, family violence and trauma.

You have clinical skills in assessment, formulation, and treatment with an ability to utilize flexible strategies for engaging and working with families, individuals, groups and larger systems.

You are invested in contributing to ongoing research-informed program development.

The therapeutic expertise. You can engage with children and parents of all ages and backgrounds with sensitivity, empathy, tact, and diplomacy at all times.

You have exceptional communication skills and a proven ability to gain trust and nurture relationships. You have outstanding listening skills and demonstrate mental attentiveness in face-to-face and telephone interactions with clients, other service providers, community members, colleagues and managers.

You can balance priorities and manage interruptions that require constant refocusing. You can handle crisis situations and unplanned drop-ins when they occur.

You prioritize self-care.

The integrity. You hold yourself to high professional standards and exercise good judgment in making decisions within the scope of authority of this position.

You adhere to excellence in professional and ethical standards, including ethical principles related to client interaction, documentation and confidentiality.

Other requirements

• All applicants are advised that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Credential verifications and references are required.
• As a condition of employment, you are required to provide updated COVID vaccinations in compliance with the CDI Mandatory Vaccination Policy.

Join us.

Fostering positive transformations in mental health for over a century, CDI is a world-class leader trusted in helping children, youth and families through a wide range of evidence-informed services to build lasting change.

At CDI, we prioritize the mental well-being and work-life balance of our teams. We acknowledge the reality of the emotionally demanding work each of us puts in every day.

To that end, we strive to create a collaborative, diverse, inclusive, and equitable space where creativity flourish by offering :

• Flexible hours in a planned program environment.
• A focus on cross-disciplinary collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

If you want to be part of our vision to make a measurable lifelong impact on the mental health and well-being of children, youth and their families, join us.

Apply now

If you're excited about this role but your experience aligns differently with every requirement, we encourage you to apply.

While specific qualifications are strictly required, others can be based on various experiences, backgrounds, and knowledge.

We can't promise an interview, but we will consider your whole application.

What you can expect from our interview process :

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor will discuss your interest in the role and background.
• An in-person interview with the Hiring Manager and an HR Representative where you will have an opportunity to further expand on your clinical knowledge and people leadership experience as well as ask follow-up questions on the role.

CDI is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America and the world, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

We are committed to providing equitable opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment.

We are equally committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require accommodations, please reach out to us at [email protected]