Muslim Social Services Waterloo Region (MSSWR) Registered Psychotherapist (Arabic-Speaking) Part-Time

Position Type: Contract Part-Time
Location: Hybrid (Kitchener)
Job Type: Contract (Part-Time)

Muslim Social Services Waterloo Region (MSSWR) is seeking a compassionate and culturally sensitive Registered Psychotherapist fluent in Arabic to provide counselling services to Arabic-speaking youth and their families. This is a part-time contract position with a focus on delivering culturally responsive therapy and emotional support, particularly for youth from immigrant, refugee, and newcomer communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Counselling & Psychotherapy: Provide individual and group therapy to youth clients and their families.
• Crisis Support: Deliver timely crisis intervention and support when needed.
• Youth Group Counselling: Design and facilitate group sessions that address relevant youth mental health concerns.
• Client Assessment: Conduct client intakes and assessments to determine therapeutic needs and strategies.
• Service Coordination: Work with schools, legal services, and community supports to connect youth with appropriate resources.
• Collaboration: Refer clients as needed and collaborate with other professionals and agencies.
• Follow-Up Care: Monitor progress and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Program Development: Create youth-focused workshops and therapy programs tailored to community needs.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Ensure programs are trauma-informed and responsive to cultural, religious, and linguistic needs.

Qualifications

• Registered Psychotherapist (RP) in good standing (e.g., CRPO).
• Fluency in Arabic (required).
• Experience working with youth in individual and group settings.
• Skills in crisis response, therapeutic assessment, and culturally responsive care.
• Experience with newcomer, refugee, and racialized communities.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a youth-focused caseload.

Preferred Assets

• Knowledge of challenges facing Arabic-speaking and Muslim youth.
• Experience in culturally grounded therapeutic approaches for immigrant and refugee populations.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

In your cover letter, highlight your experience supporting youth from diverse cultural backgrounds and providing Arabic-language counselling.