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Therapist
@ NorWest Community Health Centres
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Overview
NorWest Community Health Centres is hiring a full-time Therapist in Thunder Bay to provide evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy to clients with complex mental health concerns within an interdisciplinary community team. The posting states a salary of $66,881 to $83,187 per year, the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan and group health benefits, and a deadline of November 6, 2026.
Pay:
$66,881–$83,187 a year
Responsibilities:
- Provide evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy to clients
- Work independently and within an interdisciplinary team
- Support individuals facing barriers to accessing care
- Demonstrate sensitivity to socio-economic and cultural issues
Requirements summary:
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychology or related field
- Registration with CRPO, OCSWSSW or College of Psychologists of Ontario
- Minimum two years clinical therapy experience
- Experience in community-based or outpatient mental health
- FASD experience an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | CRPO registration, OCSWSSW registration, College of Psychologists of Ontario registration |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, 2SLGBTQ+, Newcomers to Canada |
| Education | Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Social Work, Counselling Psychology |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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NorWest Community Health Centres
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Full company description
NorWest Community Health Centres exists to respond to individual and local community needs by providing a range of services that improve the health and well-being of people and their communities.
- LinkedIn followers
- 549
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 86
- Reported office locations
- 525 Simpson Street, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 3J6, CA
- P.O. Box 104, Armstrong, ON P0T 1A0, CA
- 99 Skinner Avenue, P.O. Box 910, Longlac, ON P0T 2A0, CA
- Business categories
- Communities
- Health Care
- Non Profit
- Other recorded names
- NorWest Community Health Centres
- Specialties
- Health Care
- Primary Care & Walk-In
- Client Supports
- Exercise
- Movement & Falls Prevention
- Food & Nutrition
- Promoting Health
- Diabetes
- Mental Health
- FASD
- and LGBTQ
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
NorWest Community Health Centres exists to respond to individual and local community needs by providing a range of services that improve the health and well-being of people and their communities.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Thunder Bay, ON |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Specialties | Health CarePrimary Care & Walk-InClient SupportsExerciseMovement & Falls PreventionFood & NutritionPromoting HealthDiabetesMental HealthFASD |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 17 |
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Therapist
1 FTE
Thunder Bay Site
One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services.
We are currently seeking a 1 FTE Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team. The successful candidate will provide evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy to clients experiencing complex mental health concerns.
The Therapist will work both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team and community-based setting, while demonstrating sensitivity to socio-economic, cultural, and diversity-related issues. Experience supporting individuals facing barriers to accessing care, including those with complex health and social needs.
The position has a competitive salary, the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan and an excellent group health benefits package.
The salary range for this position is from $66,881 to $83,187 per year. Compensation will commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience.
We currently do not use AI to screen resumes.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychology, or a related field.
- Registration in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), or the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
- Minimum of two years of clinical experience providing therapy and treating individuals with complex mental health concerns.
- Experience working with individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is considered an asset.
- Experience working in a community-based or outpatient mental health setting.
- Proficiency in computer applications, including electronic medical records (EMRs) and other relevant software programs.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an interprofessional team.
- Awareness of and sensitivity to socio-economic, cultural, and diversity-related issues.
- Awareness of and sensitivity to the health needs of populations facing barriers to accessing care, including individuals who are underhoused, living with mental health challenges, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, newcomers, uninsured individuals, Indigenous Peoples, and Black communities.
- Valid driver’s licence, access to a reliable vehicle, and the ability to travel to other service locations.
How to Apply
Please visit https://norwestchc.org/team/
The deadline for applicants is Friday, November 6, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work reference contacts with your online application. Cover letters can be addressed to:
Lesly Gunasekara, Manager of Human Resources
NorWest Community Health Centres
525 Simpson Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3J6
FAX: 807-622-7637
NorWest Community Health Centres is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free workplace. We provide accommodation throughout all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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