Mental Health Clinician (Eating Disorders Service)

Posting Closes:  August 11, 2026 at 5:00pm

About Us:

The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) provides a full care system for those with addictions, mental health or developmental needs. We serve everyone from children to adults to seniors, all under one roof. Our programs help individuals and families to lead lives filled with meaning and promise. We have 400 staff at offices in Cambridge, Waterloo, Kitchener, Guelph, Fergus, and Mount Forest. 

We are fully accredited by Accreditation Canada and are proud of our Exemplary Status (the highest standing) received at our most recent accreditation exercise.

Why Join our Team:

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:  Our compensation package includes a competitive salary and generous benefits supporting the wellness of our staff.  We are proud to be members of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) offering one of Canada’s largest and most respected defined benefit plans.

Career Development Opportunities:  Our wide range of services and supports allows for varied opportunities for career growth.  Our multi-disciplinary approach to care offers cross collaboration and enhanced opportunities for learning.  A formal succession planning process is key to our internal leadership recruitment.

Values that include:  Mutual Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence and Innovation and a culture that is welcoming and inclusive. 

Commitment to Health and Safety:  We have a strong health and safety culture at CMHA WW and work tirelessly to address the health and safety needs of staff and the people we serve. 

The Opportunity:

We are recruiting a MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN (Eating Disorders Service)

• This is a regular full-time role to fill an existing vacancy (35 hours per week Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) based at 55 King St. W. Kitchener.

Team oriented and collaborative, you will provide recovery oriented support to adults presenting with eating disorders.  This will include providing comprehensive mental health assessments within an interdisciplinary team model, consultation to community partners and the provision of evidenced based treatment individually and through group facilitation.  This position reports to the Manager, DBT & Eating Disorders Services. 

Qualifications:

• Masters level degree in social work, psychology, occupational therapy or relevant health or social science field


• Registration with relevant college/registering body


• 3 to 5 years’ experience working in a clinical capacity with individuals who have eating disorders (preferable within a specialized Eating Disorders Program)


• Training and/or education specific to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills in relation to treatment of eating disorders


• In-depth knowledge of complex clinical issues associated with eating disorders


• Experience in providing both individual and group therapy


• Experience managing high risk and crisis situations.


• Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to social and cultural diversity


• Highly developed organizational, communication and problem solving skills


• The ability to work collaboratively in a self-directed work team


• Proficiency with MS Office, Outlook and various database software


• Valid driver’s license and own transportation as travel is required

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience meet the position requirements.

CLASSIFICATION AND RATE OF PAY:  Level 6 (OPSEU) - $37.09 to $45.21 per hour

CMHA WW, as an equal opportunity employer, embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.  Our goal is to attract, develop and retain talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

*We do not use AI in our screening process.