Child and Youth Counsellor - Eating Disorders
About The Position
The Child & Youth Counsellor works with the multidisciplinary team providing behavioural counselling, group therapy, support, assessment and safety plans for patients and / or support networks and meal support and supervision. S/he supports the Eating Disorder Program day treatment program and classroom, teacher and educational activities and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team in planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment, care and discharge plans. This position would e available for all areas in Children’s mental health including Eating disorders, Day Hospital and CMH inpatient unit and crisis.
Requirements
- Child & Youth Worker Diploma (3 year program), or B.A. in Child & Youth Care
- Current membership in Ontario Association of Child & Youth Workers
- First Aid training
- CPR or Heart Saver training
- Crisis intervention training, e.g., Crisis Prevention Institute course or equivalent including crisis assessment, intervention and planning skills
- Three (3) to five (5) years relevant work experience
- Experience in a mental health setting important, with knowledge and professional applications in services for adolescents with severe mental health disorders
- Hospital / residential treatment experience, including classroom support and management
- Experience working on inter-professional team
- Systems approach; including client’s family, multidisciplinary team, education and community network considered important in work
- Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
- Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Health.
- Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.
- Must be able to perform all necessary bona fide duties for the position, as outlined in the position guide.
- Must review and be capable of performing duties as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer.
- Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.
Nice To Haves
- knowledge and experience working with adolescents with eating disorders is preferred
- Experience with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, group therapy (both psycho-education and process-oriented groups) with adolescents, is strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Providing behavioural counselling, group therapy, support, assessment and safety plans for patients and / or support networks and meal support and supervision.
- Supporting the Eating Disorder Program day treatment program and classroom, teacher and educational activities.
- Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team in planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment, care and discharge plans.
- Demonstrate experience and confidence in clinical skills, team participation and professional reports to staff, family, community and physicians.
- Leadership skills, with demonstrated experience in taking initiative and program development.
- Demonstrate excellence in communication, both written and verbal.
- Analysis / problem assessment.
- Innovative and willing to learn.
- Commitment to customer service and teamwork.
- Demonstrate individual leadership skills.
Benefits
- Progressive health and dental benefit plans
- HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing
- Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
