Mental health specialist Jobs in Toronto, ON

Hours: M-F 35 hrs/wk.Range: $58,146-$84,299.Location: In-person/Community Office is located at 185 Carlton St., Toronto.Classification: Full-Time Regular/Permanent (Replacement).Position: Unionized.

Summary:Native Child and Family Services of Toronto strives to provide a life of quality, well-being, caring and healing for our children and families in the Toronto Indigenous Community. We do this by creating a service model that is culture-based and respects the values of Native people, the extended family, and the right to self-determination and through the integration of holistic, culturally based prevention services that are child centred, family focused, and community driven.

At Native Child, we are guided by our purpose: Honoring Our Roots, Embracing Our Future. We are inspired to be and do our best, recognizing the profound impact we have on our communities, our people, and our shared heritage. Our commitment to preserving and celebrating Indigenous culture drives us to be a leading force in our region. Here, you are welcomed into an inclusive and supportive environment that values each individual's contributions and fosters collective success.

Why You’ll Love It At Native Child:

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
• Learning and Development opportunities to fuel your professional growth.
• Maternity leave top-up.
• Generous Paid Vacation and Days-off.
• A Culturally rounded environment celebrating our roots.

Ready to make an impact:Major Responsibilities:Under the direction of the Supervisor of the Mooka’am Team the Children's Mental Health Worker will:

• Ensure all requests for services are processed in a caring, holistic, culturally based, and professional manner consistent with NCFST’s established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct holistic family assessments using the Family Healing Model, co-create goals/objectives with the family, and identify appropriate resources to meet needs including CYW work with Sick Kids Hospital.
• Provide one-to-one child play intervention strategies
• Provide long-term interpersonal counselling with light case management, ongoing support, advocacy, referrals, and culturally based interventions.
• Provide crisis support, advocacy, and group-based services as required.
• Spend time with community members and their families to co-create an ongoing support circle.
• Gather collateral information as appropriate from other community service agencies, etc.
• Complete all required documentation including manual records, statistical reporting and input into NCFST’s computerized case management system.
• Identify and refer cases to the appropriate resources and supports. Attend circles (transfer or other case conferences) as required.
• Coordinate and oversee all case recordings and conferences.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with the Society’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and all relevant legislation.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills:

• Post Secondary Education in a relative field (BSW, BA, MA or MSW).
• Strong understanding and practice of Indigenous approaches to healing, including land-based practices and cultural knowledge.
• Must have training in a therapeutic modality such as Family Work, Child Play Therapy, Arts Based Therapy
• Direct clinical experience working with children, youth, and families in a clinical setting is required within the last 5 years.
• Sound clinical skills in working with families using the Systemic Approach.
• Desire to learn new clinical skills combined with Indigenous traditional approach.
• Pass a vulnerable sector police records check.
• Knowledge and awareness of the diverse urban Indigenous population.
• Understanding of client-centered and First Nation, Metis, and Inuit community-based work.
• Team skills to work collaboratively with others.
• Effective counselling and crisis support skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Time management, organizational, and coordination skills.
• Understanding of Native Child and Family Services of Toronto Mission and values.
• Understanding of Workplace Health and Safety practices and understanding of an employee’s responsibility under current legislation.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, to maintain effective communication and working relationships, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, tact, sensitivity and build strong internal relationships.
• NCFST is committed to staffing a workforce representative of the FNIM population we serve and FNIM applicants will be given priority. We encourage FNIM applicants to apply and please self-identify in their cover letter.

To apply, please provide:Our Commitment:

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected ground. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
• In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Native Child will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources at hrncfst@nativechild.org.
• We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Come join our team - and help create a difference in the community

Closing Date: until filled.

Use of AI:NCFST may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with certain aspects of the hiring process, such as screening and assessments. These tools support our team but do not replace human judgment. We are committed to using AI responsibly, fairly, and in compliance with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws. We regularly review these tools to help prevent bias or discrimination.

About Native Child and Family Services of Toronto:

Native Child and Family Services of Toronto strives to provide a life of quality, well-being, caring and healing for our children and families in the Toronto Indigenous Community. We do this by creating a service model that is culture-based and respects the values of Native people, the extended family, and the right to self-determination and through the integration of holistic, culturally based prevention services that are child centred, family focused, and community driven.