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Position Title : Therapist/Social Worker – Youth Mental Health, Substance Use & Addictions Focus (2 positions) Employment Status : Permanent Part-time (0.5 FTE) Position Status: This is a Bargaining Unit position. All terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement apply. Job Posting Deadline for Internal Candidates : August 5, 2026, at 5:00pm This posting is for an new vacancy Hours of Work Schedule : 17.5 hours/week including some evenings and weekends Salary Range : Annualized salary range of $33,235.50 - $37,758.50 (prorated based on a 0.5 FTE), commensurate on skills and experience plus Group Benefits & HOOPP Hiring Manger: Manager, Youth Wellness Hub Primary Location : Oshawa South, Ajax Youth Wellness Hub and across various agency locations within Durham Region   Organization Who We Are:  Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is a registered charitable organization that provides integrated, accessible, and equitable community-based primary care, wellness services, and health education for Durham community members facing barriers to health and well-being. Who We Serve:  DCHC offers equity-focused programs and services for priority populations, including Indigenous peoples, Black communities, 2SLGBTQI+ community members, newcomers to Canada, seniors, and clients without a family doctor. This approach helps community members access both preventive care and care when they are ill. How We Work:  Our interprofessional team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, counsellors, dietitians, outreach workers, medical secretaries, and administrative staff. Together, we place each client at the centre of care and respond to their needs through integrated clinical care, wellness supports, and health education. Why Join Now:  This is an exciting time to join DCHC as we advance an energizing path toward greater impact in local health care. Guided by our Strategic Plan, Theory of Change, brand, client stories, and resources, we are diversifying, expanding, and strengthening how we serve the community. Position Overview Working as a member of an inter-professional Youth Wellness Hub team, the Mental Health Clinician provides evidence-based, youth-centred psychotherapy and mental health interventions to youth and young adults ages 12 to 25, and their families/caregivers as appropriate. Services are delivered virtually and in person using developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and inclusive approaches that promote optimal psychosocial functioning and recognize the impact of the social determinants of health.   The Mental Health Clinician collaborates with the Hub team, including the Child and Youth Worker/Facilitator, Peer Support Worker, Intake Coordinator, primary care providers, and community partners to provide integrated, coordinated care across the continuum of prevention, early intervention, and ongoing support. The clinician also contributes to program evaluation, quality improvement, and integrated service delivery while demonstrating leadership aligned with the organization's vision, mission, values, and strategic priorities.   Key Responsibilities Clinical Assessment & Intervention Provide client-centered, evidence-informed counselling/intervention addressing youth mental health and substance use needs. Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and collaborate with youth to develop treatment plans. Deliver therapeutic interventions, using evidence-based approaches appropriate to developmental stage and presenting needs (e.g., CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, harm reduction strategies). Support youth in understanding and managing substance use, co-occurring mental health challenges, and risk factors. Ensure services are trauma-responsive, culturally safer, and non-stigmatizing.   Inter-Professional Collaboration & Care Coordination Work collaborative