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Child and Youth Mental Health Counsellor
4 months ago
**Job Title**:Child and Youth Mental Health Counsellor, Mental Health Outreach Team - Full-Time, Temporary Position
**Closing Date**:March 6, 2023
**Start Date**:April 3, 2023
**Job Summary**:
The position involves the provision of supportive mental health services to children and/or youth, and their families and/or caregivers in an outreach capacity. Services provided include mental health assessment, individual counselling, family work/mediation, crisis intervention, social skills training, psycho-educational training, advocacy and elements of case management.
**Wage/Salary**:$33.83 per hour
**Location**:Throughout CRD
**Hours of Work**:35 hours; flexible hours, Monday through Friday, but may involve some evening and weekend work.
**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:
- Demonstrated expertise across a wide array of child/youth mental health disorders
- Demonstrated knowledge of assessment, treatment modalities, case management, and crisis intervention skills
- Ability to consult and collaborate with medical and community professionals, agencies, schools, and other services
- Excellent written and oral communication and report writing
**Education, Training, and Experience**:
- Undergraduate degree in Human Services, preferably Child and Youth Care or Social Work
- At least 2 years of experience working with high-risk children and youth and their families, with at least 2 years in a mental health setting.
- Thorough knowledge of community supports and services typically accessed by children, youth, and their families referred to the program.
**Additional Information**:
- This position provides services in a stressful environment, often dealing with crisis situations, and requires conflict resolution skills.
- The use of a vehicle in good working order, with business insurance and the ability to transport clients and/or children (tether bolt) is required.
- Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1 certification required.
**How to Apply**:
- **This position is open to all gender applicants and requires union membership.**_
**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
**Salary**: From $33.83 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
The health and safety of our team and communities are paramount to Thrive Social Services Society. Accordingly, we require anyone joining our team to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 2023-03-06
Expected start date: 2023-04-03
