Kitchener Waterloo On Child youth mental health Jobs – 55 Openings This Week

Child & Youth Play Therapist (Independent Contractor)-Travelling
Dalton Associates —Ontario
- $800 a day
- Contract
- Master's degree
- Travel
- Psychology
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Child and Youth Care Practitioner (Full time overnight)
Milestone Foster Homes —Kitchener, ON
- $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Heavy lifting
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Mileage reimbursement
- Dental care
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Residential Child and Youth Care Professionals
Willow Harbour Children's Residence —St. Agatha, ON
- $29–$35 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Supervising experience
- Working with children
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Family Support Worker Zero to Six Program
Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health —Waterloo, ON
- $26.42–$37.29 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Remote
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
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Instructor Therapist ABA
Advance Therapy —Kitchener-Waterloo, ON
- $25–$30 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- English
- Master's degree
- Flexible schedule
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Social Worker - Diabetes Education Program
Langs —Cambridge, ON
- $68,786–$76,494 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Working with children
- Case management
- Dental care
- Work from home
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Developmental Support Worker - PART TIME
Family Options —Elmira, ON
- $27.03 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- English
- First Aid Certification
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Child and Youth Counsellor I, Ben Rd (PT Contract) - 6275E
Starling Community Services —Waterloo, ON
- $24.10–$28.95 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
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Child and Youth Counsellor I, Ben Rd (FT Contract) - 6275E
Starling Community Services —Waterloo, ON
- $24.10–$28.95 an hour
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
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Child and Youth Counsellor I, Ben Rd (FT Permanent) - 6275E
Starling Community Services —Waterloo, ON
- $24.10–$28.95 an hour
- Night shift
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
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Community Resource Worker (CRP)
Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health —Waterloo, ON
- $26.42–$37.29 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor's
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
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Child and Youth Counsellor I, Ben Rd (Casual) - 6275E
Starling Community Services —Waterloo, ON
- $24.10–$28.95 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Tuition reimbursement
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26PSSP11 - Complex Mental Health Social Worker Regional Teams - Various Locations
Upper Grand District School Board —Guelph, ON
- $78,219–$104,846 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Working with children
- Travel
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RPN, Child & Adolescent Inpatient Mental Health Services
Grand River Hospital —Kitchener, ON
- Part-time
- BLS Certification
- Communication skills
- Nursing
Child Therapist (Independent Contactor)
Dalton Associates —Ontario
- $800 a day
- Contract
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
- Travel
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Foster Parent
Bayfield Treatment Centres —Ontario
- $27,740–$29,200 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
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Child and Family Therapist
Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health —Cambridge, ON
- $33.26–$46.41 an hour
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Organizational skills
- Social Work
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Child & Youth Play Therapist (Independent Contractor)-Travelling
Dalton Associates —Ontario
The *purpose* of this role is to provide therapeutic services that will foster emotional expression, resilience, healing and healthy development among children…
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Hiawatha First Nation —Lindsay, ON
The role focuses on planning and delivering culturally grounded programs and supports for children and families, with a strong emphasis on early intervention…
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Child & Youth Play Therapist (Independent Contractor)-Travelling

Dalton Associates
Ontario

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Job details

Contract
$800 a day

Qualifications

Logistics
Master's degree
Psychology
Logistics
Social Work

Full job description

Job Summary:

Dalton Associates is seeking to hire a Child & Youth Play Therapist who will facilitate programming and services to support the mental health and wellness of children and youth through developmentally appropriate, play-based therapeutic interventions, in collaboration with community-led healing solutions.

The purpose of this role is to provide therapeutic services that will foster emotional expression, resilience, healing and healthy development among children and youth experiencing social, emotional, behavioural, and environmental stressors. This role will provide opportunities for improving mental wellness and child and family engagement. This role will also involve relationship building and collaborating with caregivers, schools, community members, and traditional healing supports to strengthen protective factors, assess community needs and promote overall wellness.

Responsibilities:

· Ensure therapeutic interventions are culturally responsive and aligned with community values, teachings, and traditional healing practices.

· Collaborate with the traditional mental health team and community partners to support holistic wellness.

· Utilize strengths-based, trauma-informed, and play-based therapeutic approaches.

· Provide psychoeducation, emotional regulation skill development, and mental health support to children, youth, and caregivers.

Engage in harm reduction strategies and promote health equity with individuals and families impacted by barriers to various Social Determinants of Health;

Child Therapist Tasks Include:

Provide confidential, culturally attuned, in-person and remote play therapy / counseling for children aged 5 – 12 who are referred for support;

· Facilitate therapeutic play interventions that support emotional expression, trauma recovery, social skills development, self-esteem, and resilience.

· Provide consultation, education, and support to parents, caregivers, and families regarding child development, emotional wellbeing, and therapeutic goals.

Develop and coordinate individual and group-based child mental health and wellness programming for those 5 – 12 years of age, based upon the community needs and recommendations;

· Collaborate with school counsellors, educators, and community service providers to identify children and youth requiring support.

Collaborate with school counselors and participate in the development and delivery of child and youth mental health school-based programs;
Collaborate with school counselors and participate in the development and delivery of parent supports, psychoeducation, and skill development alongside community-led healing solutions;
Oversee evaluation and treatment planning for children and youth accessing services, and monitor progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary;
Maintain accurate case records and prepare necessary statistical reports, and;
Case management of the mental wellness services that contribute to a plan of care for children and families.

Requirements and Logistics:

· Master's degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychology, Psychotherapy, Child and Youth Care, or a related field.

Formal training and experience in Play Therapy; certification or eligibility for certification in Play Therapy is considered a strong asset.
Minimum of 2 years of experience providing therapeutic play therapy services to children and youth aged 5–12 years.

· Experience working with trauma, attachment concerns, emotional regulation, behavioural challenges, and child mental health concerns.

Experience working in First Nations communities, with knowledge of First Nation wellness and priorities;
Minimum requirement of 2 years’ experience working in the mental health field;
Minimum requirement of 2 years’ experience in counselling children and youth ages 5 to 12 years old;
Ability to work on a flexible schedule with dedicated time in/time out of the community;
Individual with Indigenous background is an asset;
Fluency in Cree language is an asset.

Dalton Associates is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the full inclusion of all qualiﬁed individuals. Reasonable accommodations will be made available upon request for candidates taking part in any step of the recruitment and selection process.

Only successful candidates will be contracted for an interview.

Pay: $800.00 per day

Application question(s):

Do you have formal training and experience in Play Therapy?

Education:

Master's Degree (required)

Experience:

therapeutic play therapy services to children and youth : 2 years (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

75% (required)

Work Location: On the road

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child youth mental health jobs in kitchener waterloo on

Child & Youth Play Therapist (Independent Contractor)-Travelling

Child and Youth Care Practitioner (Full time overnight)

Residential Child and Youth Care Professionals

Family Support Worker Zero to Six Program

Instructor Therapist ABA

Social Worker - Diabetes Education Program

Developmental Support Worker - PART TIME

Child and Youth Counsellor I, Ben Rd (PT Contract) - 6275E

Child and Youth Counsellor I, Ben Rd (FT Contract) - 6275E

Child and Youth Counsellor I, Ben Rd (FT Permanent) - 6275E

Community Resource Worker (CRP)

Child and Youth Counsellor I, Ben Rd (Casual) - 6275E

26PSSP11 - Complex Mental Health Social Worker Regional Teams - Various Locations

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Child Therapist (Independent Contactor)

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