Career Opportunities

Grow a career and make a difference.

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We are Hamilton’s Lead Agency for child and youth mental health, entrusted as a haven for transformative care.

Through our network of live-in, in-home, school, and community programs, we help children and youth build resilience, heal from adversity, and discover their strengths. Every service—whether crisis support, counselling, or specialized treatment—is designed to nurture not just mental health, but connection, hope, and lifelong growth.

Our Approach
Our Role as Lead Agency

Join our team.

At Lynwood Charlton Centre, we’re not just hiring staff—we’re welcoming teammates who believe in Hamilton’s children and youth.

We actively seek professionals who reflect the beautiful diversity of Hamilton—including multilingual speakers and those with lived experience. Your unique perspective could be exactly what a young person needs to thrive.

Ready to make a difference?

As the Lead Agency for child and youth mental health in our community, we offer rewarding roles in:

  • Child and Youth Work

  • Social Work

  • Clinical Counselling

  • Administrative Support

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive pay inclusive of a pension plan;

  • Comprehensive Groups Benefits plan with extended health care coverage;

  • Growth opportunities (training, mentorship);

  • Equity-driven culture where diversity thrives;

  • Supportive leadership invested in your success;

  • Accredited excellence (Canadian Centre for Accreditation).

We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect Hamilton’s diversity—including racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, Indigenous, and disabled communities.

Current Openings

Explore the open positions and submit your application via the links provided below. While we wish we could respond to everyone, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • Residential Child and Youth Practitioner

    Full-Time Position

    Apply Now

  • Respite Worker

    Full-Time Position

    Apply Now

  • Occupational Therapist

    Full-Time Position

    Apply Now

  • Psychologist

    Full-Time Position

    Apply Now