Child and Youth Counsellor 2, Eating Disorders Unit

3 weeks ago

Whitby, Canada Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Services Full time

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is seeking a Child and Youth Counsellor’s (CYC). Adolescents with complex eating disorders and other comorbid mental illness work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team, their family and involved community agencies to learn about their illness, enhance their independence and coping skills, and develop the tools necessary to prosper within the community through peer interaction, group treatment and individual therapy in the service of recovery. The CYC must have the ability to provide evaluation, assessment and therapeutic interventions in a strength-based model of care incorporating modern mental health techniques and the principals of Child and Youth Counseling in a psychiatric setting. The successful incumbent fosters a culture of trust, leadership, dependability and accountability in providing: a safe, healthy and stimulating environment for adolescents. Working as a member of the Inter-professional team, the CYC assists in creating management programs for individuals and groups, in order to stabilize a variety of psychiatric disorders. The CYC will provide life skills training through formalized instructions and example; assist co-workers in a classroom, day treatment setting, family therapy or other on-going therapies; use appropriate techniques to diffuse extremes in behavior; manage psychiatric crisis and assess mental status Some travel may be required.
- Qualifications Required and Preferred- QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Child and Youth Worker Diploma.
- OACYC membership in good standing.
- Certification in First Aid and CPR.
- CPR Level HCP (Health Care Provider)
- Demonstrated experience working with developmental, physically and emotionally disturbed adolescents.
- Preferred knowledge and experience with eating disorders
- Preferred knowledge in CBT and/or DBT
- Demonstrated knowledge of normal and abnormal development and treatment approaches (i.e. behaviour management).
- Demonstrated knowledge of individual, family and group assessment and counseling.
- Demonstrated knowledge of psychiatric disorders (specifically OCD, and PTSD)
- Demonstrated knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Child and Family Services Act, Mental Health, and relevant policies and legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and PHIPA
- Demonstrated working knowledge/experience with computers
- Meditech experience preferred
- Proven excellent interpersonal skills and effective oral/written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational, analytical, prioritization, problem-solving, decision-making, critical thinking and conflict resolution abilities.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.
- Proven good attendance record with the capability of maintaining this same standard.
- Closing Date- 4/11/2023- Ontario Shores is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all of our patients, staff, and community, and as a result, has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in accordance to the Government of Ontario’s directive around mandatory vaccination policies. All new hires must be fully vaccinated (two weeks post second dose) prior to starting employment with Ontario Shores (note: those seeking a medical exemption or an exemption related to a Human Rights Code Ground must provide documentation for approval).- We are dedicated to promoting the safety and well-being of patients, employees, and visitors by raising awareness of the harmful impact of tobacco use and eliminating second-hand smoke exposure and triggers. Tobacco, cannabis, and the use of electronic cigarettes (vaping) are not to be used or visible on Ontario Shores property, including parking lots and walking paths. As such, Ontario Shores is a Tobacco-Free Organization- Personal information you provide to Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is collected pursuant to the Public Hospitals Act R.S.O 1990, c. P.40. It will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment. At all times it will be treated in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have questions about the collection of your personal information, contact the Leader, Privacy & Access at 700 Gordon St. Whitby, ON L1N 5S9; 905-430-4055 ext. 6712 or refer to the Privacy & Access pages on the Ontario Shores website. Upon request, individual accommodation can be provided to applicants who meet the required qualifications outlined in the job descriptions, and have been invited for an interview. For questions and concerns, please contact Human Resources at 905.430.4055 ext. 6191.- Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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