Youth Mental Health Worker

Why work for CMHA York Region?

We are a team committed to our vision of mental health support for all. We offer an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance work culture that helps us deliver transformational impact. The organization cares about the growth, safety and well-being of employees and offers:

• Competitive Total Compensation
  • HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
• Robust Performance and Career Development Program
• Learning & development opportunities

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At the CMHA-YRSS we are taking a targeted approach to removing systemic racism barriers experienced by Indigenous, Black and other racialized employees, to create equitable outcomes for everyone. If you want to participate in meaningful initiatives that promote a culture of anti-racism and gender diversity inclusion within CMHA-YRSS consider current opportunities to contribute in one or more of the following ways:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Gender Diverse individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Full-time, 35 hours a week. Occasional weekend and/or evening hours may be required.

February 10, 2026

$56,444- $68,429 per annum

The successful candidate will work primarily on the MOBYSS vehicle and report out of our Newmarket office, located at 1101 Nicholson Rd, Unit 5, Newmarket, ON, and will be required to occasionally travel within York Region & South Simcoe for training, meetings, and client visits.

The Mobile Youth Walk-In Clinic (MOBYSS) offers a safe space to talk to a medical or mental health professional in a warm, welcoming, and friendly environment. Our mobile walk-in clinic is staffed by a nurse practitioner, youth mental health worker, and peer support specialist. Our services are 100% free and confidential with staff who are caring and non-judgmental. Services are free and geared for youth aged 12 to 25.

The Youth Mental Health Worker is responsible for providing direct mental health services to youth. They will provide mental health supports to individual clients, deliver educational groups and workshops in the community, and promote youth mental health awareness and advocacy through various community events.

In addition to compliance with all organizational policies and procedures, the incumbent is also expected to behave ethically, demonstrate competence in effective communication and team building, demonstrate effectiveness in working in a collaborative environment, and demonstrate confidence in decision-making and building relationships.

• Degree or diploma in health and social services; child and youth work, counselling or related field.
• Current registration in good standing with the OCSWSSW or a regulatory body under the Regulated Health Professions Act.
• Registration with the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care would be considered an asset.
• Two or more years of experience in the mental health field. Experience with youth is an asset.
• Formal training and education in adolescent development and mental health, education, group work, program planning and evaluation, community facilitation and development.
• Ability to drive a 32-foot Recreational Vehicle. Driving instructions will be provided.
• Knowledge/skills/experience in counselling, case management, and workshop/group development and delivery and familiarity with solution-focused brief therapy and/or other brief counselling approaches.
• Ability to apply Recovery principles and empowerment-oriented philosophies and practices in work with clients.
• Practices from an anti-racist/anti-oppression perspective.
• Demonstrated ability to observe boundaries, engage in appropriate emotional regulation, refrain from dual relationships with clients, maintain confidentiality, and engage in reasonable self-care strategies that incorporate balancing work/life responsibilities.
• Extensive knowledge of supports and services in York Region and South Simcoe.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and professionally with clients and School Board personnel.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and conflict resolution.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent diplomacy, decision-making, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• The ability to work independently.
• The ability to assess risk to individuals and take informed action in crisis situations.
• Good time management and the ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Experience with client needs assessment, program planning and evaluation, crisis intervention, work in schools or classroom settings with large groups, community…