Counsellor, Intensive Treatment Services District

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Intensive Treatment Clinicians use an Intensive Systemic Treatment Model to treat children and youth with complex mental health difficulties. Utilizing systemic strengths the therapists work to preserve natural family environments and, whenever required, work to reduce the need for out-of-home placement.

**MINIMUM EDUCATION/REGISTRATION**
- Master of Social Work or Master of Arts in Counselling preferred
- Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences required
- Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers or College of Psychotherapists of Ontario in good standing is required

**MINIMUM EXPERIENCE**
- Two years’ experience working in a related field preferred
- Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered

**QUALIFICATION SUMMARY**:

- Knowledge of family-based interventions, systems theory, child development and behaviour management.
- Knowledge of empirically based treatment models.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a treatment team.
- Knowledge of pertinent legislation, such as The Child, Youth and Family Services Act, The Education Act, The Mental Health Act and the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
- Proficiency with computers, especially Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and data MIS.
- Ability to provide services in both official languages (English/French) an asset.
- Possession of a valid Ontario Driver’s License (minimum of Class G2 if under the age of 19, and Class G license if 19 and over), ability to travel, and use of a personal vehicle.
- Available to work flexible hours and across various settings (school, office, walk in clinic, single therapy session 24 hr on call requirement).

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
1. Maintain the confidentiality of our clients and client information at all times as per agency policies and procedures.

2. Work as a member of the Intensive Treatment Services team providing services to children/adolescents and their families throughout the community.

3. Ensure the daily reports, clinical recording, statistical information, and other administrative requirements are accurately and promptly completed and communicated to the appropriate sources in order to ensure that client information is shared and that the treatment plan is coordinated and supported in a timely and efficient manner. Develop individual and systemic treatment plans incorporating other community agents such as schools, physicians, courts, collateral agencies, etc.
4. Work with clients directly in the home, school, peer and neighborhood settings in which problems arise.
5. Provide individual, family and group services where applicable.

6. Work in cooperation with the agency staff and community partners to ensure that client information is shared, and that the case plan is coordinated and supported in a timely and efficient manner. Refer clients as required to relevant services within or outside of the agency/community.

7. Be available as part of a team providing services on call 24 hours per day during work week.

8. Be available to travel to and service assigned areas outside of established urban centers.

9. Provide individual, family and group treatment / psycho-education services where applicable.

10. Participate and successfully complete in an Intensive Systemic Therapy training program and regular training boosters.

11. Participate in the weekly Intensive Treatment team peer supervision process, as well as individual supervision.

12. Ensure that daily reports, clinical recording, statistical information and other administrative requirements are accurately and promptly completed, and communicated to the appropriate sources.

13. Follow the principles of matrix management in communicating clinical issues/concerns relating to the other AFS services to the appropriate AFS Managers.

14. Display a thorough understanding of and enthusiastic attitude toward Intensive Treatment Services.

15. Provide input into the development of proposals for service delivery and growth.

16. Participate, as assigned, in any relevant internal or external committees.

17. Take initiative to develop a personal professional development plan.

18. Participate in Adventure Based Learning (ABL) with clients as deemed appropriate.

19. Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor / Manager.

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the OPSEU.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: $29.11-$35.99 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- working in related field: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver's License (preferred)
- Registration w College Social Workers or Psychotherapists (required)
- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: One location