Child & Youth Mental Health Therapist

Date posted: February 12, 2026

Pay: CA$45.00-CA$85.00 per hour

Job description:

Mainstream Therapy is looking for a Part Time therapist to join our growing team of collaborative professionals. Specifically, we are looking for an individual to take on a part-time caseload supporting children and youth (age 5-18 years).

We are a holistic mental health counseling practice located in the north end of Barrie. We strive to provide a supportive, non-judgmental environment to work alongside our clients for success; whatever that might look like for them. Within our clinic we serve children, adults, couples and families.

Requirements:

• Degree in Social Service/Social Work

• Licence to practice the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy by an approved governing body (e.g. OCSWSSW, CRPO etc) Yorkville qualifying therapists are ineligible

• Liability insurance (or ability to obtain after being hired)

• Experience in private practice preferred, experience with children & youth is mandatory

• Strong clinical skills - assessment, counseling, and discharge planning/community integration, crisis intervention.

• Familiarity and ability to practice using a variety of modalities; CBT, DBT, EFT, IFST, etc. as well as current knowledge of best practices for children and youth

• Commitment to professional development

• Demonstrated ability to document according to college standard

• Demonstrated ability to function independently and be self-directed to think critically and problem solve effectively

• Knowledge of community resources in the Barrie and surrounding areas, willing to familiarize yourself with other community resources where appropriate.

• Excellent employment and attendance record

• Strong communication and collaborative skills.

Benefits:

Flexible scheduling, self-directed hours

Private office space

On-site parking

Competitive wage

Monthly supervision with Registered Psychologist over-seeing our office (cost covered by MST)

Access to coaching and continuing education

Hybrid schedule as desired (mix of virtual and in-office appointments required)

Opportunity for group benefits/health insurance

If you are interested in the position and meet the above listed requirements, please send your resume to clinical manager Courtney Perry: courtney @mainstreamtherapy.com by February 28, 2026.

Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview after that time.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Springwater, ON