165296 - Youth Sexual Offence Assessment and Treatment Clinician - Department of Justice and Public Safety - Permanent
5 days ago
The Department of Justice and Public Safety is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Our goal is to build a public sector workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to promote welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful workplaces that are accessible to all. We welcome all interested individuals including Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, Black, racialized, ethnic and culturally diverse groups, as well as people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identities, and gender expressions. Those looking for more information are invited to visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.
As a member of the Clinical Services Team, with oversight provided by the Sexual Offence Assessment and Treatment Specialist the incumbent is responsible for assessing and, treating youth who have committed sexual offences and their families. This position also provides consultation on matters related to youth sexual offences. The ultimate purpose of the program is to significantly reduce the incidence of sexual victimization in the Province of Prince Edward Island.
**Duties will include but are not limited to**:
- Consulting with the Sexual Offence Assessment & Treatment Specialist about clinical decision making;
- Conducting in-depth interviews with clients (who frequently present with a high degree of denial and resistance) and their family members;
- Conducting individual treatment, as well as meeting with family members and/or caregivers in order to develop safety plans and support the youth;
- Facilitating group programming that is based on best practice utilizing psychoeducational and cognitive behavioural therapy techniques;
- Providing family counselling to address family specific risk factors;
- Ongoing revision and development of adolescent treatment programs;
- Providing presentations to Department employees and training regarding assessment and treatment for adolescent sexual offenders; and
- Other related duties as required.
**Minimum Qualifications**:
- Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology from an accredited school, as well as extensive experience working in a clinical setting.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with high-risk clients.
- Working knowledge of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, Mental Health Act, Child Protection Act, Victims of Family Violence Act.
- Ability to manage crisis situations as well as de-escalate high risk situations.
- Knowledge & experience in program development and evaluation.
- Training in needs identification and programming in areas such as sexual abuse, family dynamics, family violence, trauma, emotion regulation, risk management.
- Training & experience in group facilitation.
- Must have very good communication skills both orally and written.
- Must provide satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Background Check.
**Other Qualifications**:
- Experience working on interdisciplinary teams would be considered an asset.
- Completion of NVCI, and ASIST training would be considered assets.
- Ability to work in ethical manner with mínimal supervision/direction.
- Proficiency in multiple languages would be considered an asset.
**IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION, BY TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE.**
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