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Child & Youth Counsellor

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Toronto, Canada SickKids Full time

**About SickKids**:
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

**Position Description**:
**Outpatient Psychiatry: Day Treatment Program - Child and Youth Counsellor**

SickKids serves a diverse population of patients and families dealing with acute, complex, and specialized physical and mental health disorders. Over the past several years, there has been a significant increase in volumes noted in paediatric mental health across inpatient, outpatient and emergency services. In response to this growing need, SickKids is embarking on an ambitious and exciting plan to develop and expand our mental health services, resulting in significant impact to the Department of Psychiatry.

We are currently looking for a Child & Youth Counsellor to provide direct care to children/ youth in the Psychiatry Day Treatment care team, focusing on children and their families.

**Here's What You'll Get To Do**:

- Work directly with youth 13-17 years
- Develop and implement a plan of care in collaboration with the child/family and the multidisciplinary team.
- Provide supervision to patients experiencing acute health issues. Work with patients in a “Primary Worker” function to assist with the development of treatment goals.
- Work with the patients to acknowledge successes and strategies to support their efforts as they transition to the community.
- Liaise with community agencies, such as school boards and community mental health agencies to ensure collaboration in patient care.
- Participate in transition preparation with the child and family.
- Work collaboratively with the TDSB teaching staff to develop academic goals for patients.
- Develop creative content for group facilitation.
- Participate in design of treatment groups.
- Participate in multidisciplinary service rounds and team meetings.

**Here's What You'll Need**:

- Certified Child and Youth Counsellor Diploma from a community college with a Baccalaureate degree in a related field preferred.
- Professional member of the Ontario Association Of Child and Youth Counsellors (OACYC) is preferred.
- Broad experience in mental health services for children and adolescents is required.
- Experience with adolescents living with mental health conditions, specifically psychotic disorders and mood disorders.
- Knowledge of school systems and processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively as a member of the health care team and to take initiative when appropriate.
- Strong ability to lead and facilitate group process.
- Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Certification in CBT or DBT an asset
- Knowledge and experience in delivering CBT & DBT content an asset

**Employment Type**:
One Full-Time (37.5 hours/week), Temporary (1 year Contract, with potential to renew up to 18 months). Position includes modified benefits.

**Our Commitment to Diversity**:
The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation.

**How to Apply