CBT Clinician

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We are currently hiring 2 High Intensity CBT Clinicians for our Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) program. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of Clinicians, Coaches and Psychologists delivering the free‑to‑access OSP program to people across the province. For more information about this program visit  This is an ideal role for candidates to build their experience and professional development with the national leader in community mental health!

Closing Date:
March 4, 2026

2 Permanent position, 35 hours per week, evenings and weekends may be required.

Salary: $74,160 per annum.

Location:

The successful candidate will work in various locations, including but not limited to:
Richmond Hill, Newmarket, Vaughan, Aurora, Alliston, Toronto and North York and will be required to travel within York Region & South Simcoe.

The Therapy Focused Clinician will provide treatment and assessment (triage/intake), with majority of time focused on treatment. Assessment can be provided using various remote methods, including over the telephone and teleconferencing. A portion of high‑intensity services will be required to be offered in person.

Clinicians hold 60‑minute weekly therapy sessions with clients, in various modalities (e.g., telephone, virtual, and in‑person). CBT protocols vary from 12‑20 sessions. The required functions will be determined by the operational needs of the program. The clinician will provide these functions in alignment with the clinical guidelines of the OSP program.

Client population includes those with mild to moderate depression, anxiety and anxiety‑related conditions.

• Master’s degree in health, mental health, or social services required
• Member in good standing with one of the following five Colleges regulated to perform the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy in Ontario: the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers as Social Worker, the College of Nurses of Ontario, the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, or the College of Psychologists of Ontario.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the delivery of individual CBT preferred; documented evidence of CBT training with adequate supervision is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of etiology and treatment of depressive and anxiety disorders as well as CBT and its application in mood and anxiety disorders.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the science and practices of psychotherapy including a full range of psychotherapeutic and assessment techniques.
• Results‑oriented work ethic and ability to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and to deliver quality, consistent and timely results.
• Strong assessment skills to deliver and interpret symptom and outcome measures.
• Proven ability to adapt readily to change.
• Preference will be given to candidates with strong foundation in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and experience applying evidence‑based protocols across a range of clinical presentations. This includes anxiety and mood disorders (e.g., anxiety, depression, panic), trauma‑related conditions (PTSD), obsessive‑compulsive disorder (OCD), health anxiety, and stress‑and coping‑related concerns. Experience delivering CBT interventions in both individual and group therapy formats (Virtual and in‑person) is required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position.

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