CBT Clinician (CAB)

We are growing again!

One of the fastest growing branches of CMHA, the Canadian Mental Health Association York Region and South Simcoe (CMHA-YRSS) provides 30+ mental health and addiction programs to adults, youth (age 12+), family caregivers, local businesses and community organizations.

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 (including salary, benefits, pension)
• HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (for contracts 12 months or longer)
• Robust Performance and Career Development Program
• Learning & development opportunities

Learn more about us by visiting: https://cmha-yr.on.ca/careers/

We are currently hiring a CBT Clinicians for our Low Intensity, 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 www.osp-cmha.ca

This is an ideal role for candidates to build their experience and professional development with the national leader in community mental health!

Closing Date: November 2, 2026

1 Permanent position available: Full-time, 35 hours per week, evenings and weekends may be required.

Salary: $74,160 per annum.

Location: The successful candidate will work primarily from our Vaughan Office (8271 Keele St., Unit 2, Concord, ON L4K 1Z1) and may be required to occasionally travel within York Region & South Simcoe for training or meetings.

Program Profile:

Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) is a stepped-care program, which means that clients start treatment that is the best fit for them with the shortest wait. OSP provides access to publicly funded, evidence-based, short-term, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and related approaches to clients with depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related conditions. As clients go through the program, treatment is adjusted based on their progress and other additional needs. Most clients start at the first step, which consists of Low-Intensity treatment offerings.

Job Profile:

The CBT Clinician is responsible for a combination of the following functions: administering assessments (intake/triage), providing treatment, and providing interim support to clients. 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. The client population includes those with mild to moderate depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related conditions.

The CBT Clinician will provide Clinician Assisted Bibliotherapy (CAB) treatment, which is provided via telephone. Clinicians hold 30-minute weekly therapy sessions with clients and CBT protocols vary from 6-8 sessions. The CAB Clinician guides individuals through a gold-standard CBT self-help workbook.

Mandatory Minimum Requirements

• 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 Services Workers as Social Worker
• The College of Nurses of Ontario
• The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• The College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
• The College of Psychologists of Ontario

Prior Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the delivery of individual CBT is 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

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 for the position.

Additional Requirements

• A valid Canadian driver’s license, a minimum $1,000,000 third-party liability insurance
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check)

Working Conditions: Office work. Sitting at a desk and communicating over the phone for long periods i.e. a tele-agent environment. Day, evening, and weekend hours are required based on client scheduling needs.

Disclaimer: In keeping with mental health reform, best practices, funding, and direction, this position may later require knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions not noted here.

To request this posting in an alternate format or to request an accommodation in the application process, email [email protected].

Application Procedure: If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit https://cmha-yr.on.ca/careers/ and search for CBT Clinician, click on the “Apply Now” button, and proceed to upload your cover letter and resume.

Complete the application form and submit the following:

• Optional cover letter with 300 words or less which tells us why you want the role and why you should be considered for this position. (PDF or Word document)
• Resume (PDF or Word document) (applications received without a Resume attached will not be considered).

CMHA-YRSS is dedicated to promoting employment equity and dismantling obstacles to employment for marginalized communities. CMHA-YRSS supports the journey to mental wellness, and we welcome applicants with lived experience of mental illness. In acknowledgment of the systemic underrepresentation faced by Black, Indigenous, racialized peoples, and those living with disabilities, this opportunity has been developed based on the special program provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code3. We therefore extend invitations for applications from the following groups:

• Racialized Persons
• Indigenous Persons
• Persons living with Disabilities

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.