Child & Family Clinician

EveryMind • Mississauga, ON

1d • CA$71,752 - CA$77,607 • Hybrid

About The Position

EveryMind Mental Health Services is currently recruiting for a skilled, experienced, and enthusiastic mental health professional for the position of Child and Family Clinician to work with various programs and services to provide a continuum of mental health interventions to children/youth and their families on a full-time permanent role. EveryMind is an accredited child and youth mental health organization that provides a continuum of high-quality mental health services for children, youth and their families who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing mental health, social, emotional and/or behavioural challenges. Our services are provided in a dynamic, client-centred environment that values respect and inclusion, collaboration, learning, innovation, and accountability.

Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychology or health-related field with a minimum of three years experience in direct service to children and families OR Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work/health-related field with a minimum of 5 years experience.
• Be a member in good standing of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario;
• Embraces diversity and demonstrated cultural awareness with critical self-awareness and understanding of engagement with diverse cultures;
• Possess exceptional interpersonal, team, and conflict resolution skills with an ability to collaborate effectively with internal/external partners, clients and their families;
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively collaborate using psychotherapy interventions and case management skills to support and empower families, fostering positive outcomes through a coordinated and empathetic approach.
• Exhibits a strong knowledge base and proven ability to practice through an anti-racist, anti-oppressive lens
• Proven ability to be self-motivated and comfortable working in a variety of settings i.e. school, home, community, and live in treatment setting
• Knowledge of relevant legislation for children/youth services;
• Strong technology skills and experience with client care information systems and Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Zoom, and comfortable with use of apps;Utilize high levels of oral and written communication skills, time management and critical thinking skills with a strong understanding of role boundaries. Proficiency in languages in addition to English is an asset;
• Have a valid Ontario Driver’s license (Full G Class), use of a vehicle with a comfort in driving throughout the Peel Region (and surrounding areas);
• Commitment to work 37.5 hours per week, including 2 evenings a week up to 8pm as per client/family needs and availability
• Ability to work in a hybrid setting, to offer in person and virtual support based on client and program need
• A Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check and Pre-Employment Medical screening (including TB test, MMR, TD, Polio, Covid-19 Vaccination), is required;

Nice To Haves

• Group facilitation experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to provide biopsychosocial assessments and formulations;
• Develop, implement and regularly evaluate treatment plans according to individual client and family/caregiver needs, goals, strengths and cultural values;
• Provide psychotherapy using evidenced based/informed treatment modalities
• Assist in the enhancement of the child and family’s informal and formal supports;
• Support client safety by continually assessing risks, implement the agency safety protocol; and supporting clients and families to create safety plans using the Holistic Crisis Planning approach
• Provide case management and outreach services to ensure coordination and delivery of services that meet changing needs of clients and families;
• Contribute to transitional support and discharge planning for clients exiting service to ensure sustainability of treatment gains;
• Facilitate groups and workshops as required;
• Provide in-person service with virtual and telephone treatment interventions based on client need;
• Participate as an active member of a multidisciplinary team in team, clinical, and agency meetings;
• Maintain comprehensive case records and data for all clients in accordance with the organizations’ standards and timelines
• Participate in regular clinical supervision and demonstrate openness to feedback and your own professional growth
• Uphold and practice in keeping with the agency’s values

Benefits

• Hybrid work with most service delivered in person and with some aspects of the role done remotely from your home
• Exceptional training and development opportunities including an Education Assistance Plan to support employees in further education in their field.
• 4 weeks paid vacation
• 2 float days
• paid personal leave days
• 11 paid public holidays
• An Extended Health Plan that includes $1000 for mental health supports
• a Flexible Health Spending Account.
• An excellent Extended Health and Dental benefits plan, all premiums fully paid by the employer, no co-pay required by the employee.
• Income protection Sick leave Plan
• Life insurance.
• Free, confidential 24/7 counseling and mental health support for you and your family via our Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• An excellent Retirement Plan where the employer contributes 7% equivalent of your salary to your personal pension plan.
• Use of a company Laptop and cellphone provided to employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level