Concurrent Disorders/Mental Health Clinician
Why Work for SOAR Community Services
About SOAR Community Services
SOAR Community Services (formerly St. Leonard's Community Services) has been an established part of the community for more than 55 years, and is accredited for our excellence in serving children, youth, adults, and families.
Our Values
These aren’t just “lip-service” to us – we work and live by them. If you do, too, we want to talk to you!
- Inclusive – we value everyone and their unique perspectives and journeys
- Compassionate – we care about our clients, our staff, partners, and the communities we serve
- Collaborative – we work together to support our clients and community
- Integrity – we hold ourselves accountable and are fair, trustworthy, and dedicated to our mission to empower people to achieve their vision of independence, health, and wellbeing
- Innovative – we are open to change and continuous improvement
- Genuine – we are honest, respectful, and authentic with our clients, each other, and our partners
- Optimistic – we believe that everyone can accomplish their goals
Position currently scheduled for 22.5 hours per week; may vary and are subject to change based on client needs. Offering hours primarily during weekdays in the afternoon and evening, no later than 8 p.m.
Duties
Clinicians employ a strengths-based approach to supporting individuals experiencing substance use and mental health or mental health concerns that are impacting their ability to meet their employment goals. You will provide assessment, support and transition plans, referrals, and therapeutic interventions. You will make a difference!
Our Addictions and Mental Health department has a variety of programs that allow Clinicians to grow their skills and support people who use substances in different ways.
Clinicians:
- Use evidence-based assessment tools to identify needs
- Develop and implement strength-based support plans
- Provide short-term individual counselling, up to 6 sessions, using cognitive behavioural, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-informed modalities
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure a coordinated approach to meeting client needs
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with organizational policies
Qualifications
- Have a college diploma in the Human or Social Services field, with a University Degree in a related Social Sciences preferred
- Have current registration with a professional governing body such as College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario or Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- Have a minimum of 2 years’ combined education/experience in substance use, concurrent disorders and/or mental health clinical settings
- Be proficient in MS Office and be familiar with databases
- Be able to manage frequent exposure to vicarious traumatic stress
- Access to reliable transportation, as some travel may be required
- Please also note that the successful candidate will be required to provide a police vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment, however strong consideration is made to the type of offense
Eligibility
As soon as possible
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan for all staff and their families
- Participation in RSP/TFSA plans for all staff, with agency pension match for Full Time and eligible Part Time staff
- Vacation pay bi-weekly for Part Time staff, beginning at 5% in the first year
- 24 hours of paid Personal Leave Time (pro-rated first year)
- Access to professional development
- Agency events for all staff
- An Agency committed to ensuring your physical and mental health/safety is paramount
How to Apply
Email: julie.smith@soarcs.ca or recruit@soarcs.ca
Apply by: September 2, 2025
Reference: PT MH Clinician
Our Commitment to Job Seekers
St. Leonard’s Community Services Inc. is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wyandot, the Haudenosaunee, and some of the Ojibwa Nation. The territory is mutually covered by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this community, on this territory. We also acknowledge that the settler population has been able to benefit from this beautiful land. We are all treaty members and will strive to act in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples and center their voices.
The Agency values the diverse and intersectional identities of its clients and staff. The Agency regards equity and diversity as an integral part of excellent community service and is committed to accessibility for all staff. The Agency seeks applicants who embrace our values and beliefs around respect for the dignity and diversity of our clients, staff, and community. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
The Agency encourages applications from all qualified individuals. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.
Personal information submitted will only be used for the purposes of the competition in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.