Child & Youth Worker - First Intervention Treatment Team

Scarborough Health Network

6d•CA$37 - CA$44•Onsite

About The Position

The First Episode Treatment Team (FITT) is seeking a Child and Youth Intake Worker to bring a blend of specialist and generalist skills to our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will focus primarily on providing case management, service navigation and the delivery of Individual Resiliency Training (IRT). Following NAVIGATE and Ontario standards for early psychosis intervention, you will actively navigate the intersection of clinical interventions and case coordination to ensure patient-centered care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Child & Youth Work, Child and Youth Diploma, or related mental health field education
Minimum of 5 years of dedicated experience in child and adolescent mental health, preferably within an outpatient clinic setting and with individuals experiencing early psychosis
Previous experience in assessment, crisis intervention, and the planning and development of therapeutic programming in an outpatient child & adolescent mental health clinic
Proven excellent communication (English oral and written), and interpersonal skills dealing effectively with clients, families and community partners
Excellent knowledge of community resources, participating in liaison and referral
Demonstrated ability to function as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and relevant legislation
Demonstrated pattern of good attendance
Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to Scarborough Health Network’s comprehensive safety programs and practices
Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments and provide responsive interventions for outpatient youth and young adults
Balance clinical interventions, psychoeducation and case management.
Maintain an excellent knowledge of community resources to facilitate active liaison, referral, and continuity of care.
Function as an active, effective member of our multidisciplinary mental health team to optimize client outcomes.

Benefits

Defined Benefit pension plan through the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
Comprehensive insured benefits package including health and dental benefits
New Graduate Initiative Enroute Program
Critical Care Sponsorship Program
Employee Discount and Incentive Programs
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
other comprehensive wellness offerings, including our Spiritual Care team of registered psychotherapists for spiritual, religious or emotional care; mental health supports; and on-site wellness rounding
Recognition events
Leadership Development and Learning Programs
Tuition Assistance Program