E10 / 2025 Mental Health Clinician
- Job Opening Id : 44043
- Location : Headquarters
- # Required : 2
- Association : Senior Officers' Association
- Salary : $121,763.23
- Anticipated Start Date : Immediately
- Post Date : 2025 / 12 / 12
- Close Date : 2025 / 12 / 29
About Us
The Niagara Regional Police Service provides a quality work environment with careers in all police disciplines and civilian positions. A career in policing can be exciting and challenging and the Service has many opportunities for advancement and personal career development.
With over 700 uniformed officers and over 320 civilian staff the Niagara Regional Police is one of Ontario’s 10 largest police services. Striving to provide the best police service possible, we are always looking for the best candidates to serve and protect the citizens and visitors of one of the most beautiful regions in Canada.
Job Description
The Mental Health Clinician works under the direction of the Manager, Member Support Unit, contributing to the implementation of the Service’s mental health and wellness strategy and participating in the evaluation and continuous improvement of related programs. The Mental Health Clinician will work as part of a collaborative team within the Member Support Unit, which is composed of sworn members and clinicians. This role supports the ongoing mental health of Niagara Regional Police Service members by providing clinical services directly to both civilian and sworn personnel. The focus is on face‑to‑face interactions intended to assist in coping effectively with stress, processing critical incidents, and addressing challenges that may impact members’ overall wellbeing. Services include intake and exit interviews for the Reintegration Program, New Officer Wellness Evaluations, Safeguarding, short‑term intervention, group debriefing, and referral to community clinicians. Additional clinical services may be required, based on the needs of members and program changes.
Major Responsibilities
Provide clinical support to members through the delivery of mental health programs that include but are not limited to : Reintegration Program, New Officer Wellness Evaluations, Psychological Safeguarding, Critical Incident Response Team Group Debriefing, and short‑term therapeutic interventions.Respond to individual members in crisis and act as a liaison to support referral to external supports as appropriate.Provide psychoeducation to members to assist in the management of mental health conditions and make treatment recommendations where appropriate.Provide short‑term therapeutic interventions as appropriate and directly participate in critical incident response to potentially traumatic events, to assist in mitigating the short‑ and long‑term effects of traumatic incidents on the mental health of members.Provide support in the implementation of the Service’s mental health strategy.Collaborate with the Manager, Member Support Unit, and other clinicians to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in clinical programming and member supports.Provide clinical guidance and act as a resource to the Peer Support Team, under the direction of the Manager, Member Support Unit.Monitor the Early Intervention Program and support the Manager, Member Support Unit, by identifying risk factors and providing clinical input to assist supervisors as needed.Contribute to the development and delivery of mental health education, training, and awareness initiatives as part of the Service’s ongoing wellness strategy.Maintain relevant licenses and College required through continuing education.Develop, maintain, and safely store protected health records in accordance with legislation and professional requirements.Other related duties as assigned.Job Specifications
Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree in social work, counselling, psychology, or a recognized equivalent from an accredited university. A master’s degree is preferred.Current registration as a Social Worker, Psychotherapist or Psychological Associate, in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, and / or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.Minimum of 5 years post‑graduate experience providing evidence‑based short‑term treatment.Minimum of 1 year experience providing mental health services to police personnel or 3 years’ experience providing mental health services to first responders.Critical and creative thinking skills to assist in developing solutions for deciding on appropriate interventions and referrals for members experiencing a variety of psychological concerns, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse.High level of verbal communication and conflict resolution skills; tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality are required in dealing with sensitive and confidential issues of members.Analytical skills to identify issues and determine appropriate responses.Assist in program development, training design, and case management processes.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to program evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives.Experience working in a structured environment such as law enforcement, military, or emergency services, demonstrating understanding of organizational culture and confidentiality expectations.How to Apply
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter.
Please note that the Niagara Regional Police Service does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision‑making tools in our recruitment processes. All applications are reviewed directly by our Talent Acquisition Team.
Closing Statement
The Niagara Regional Police Service is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. We will provide accommodations for a disability in employment activities, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Please contact us at (905) 688‑4111 Ext. 102‑5129 or careers@niagarapolice.ca if you require any accommodation to ensure that you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Law Enforcement
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