Mental Health Clinician - Waterloo, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington

Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington

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Waterloo, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Posting Closes:
September 17, 2023 at 5:00pm

About Us:

The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) provides a full care system for those with addictions, mental health or developmental needs. We serve everyone from children to adults to seniors, all under one roof. Our programs help individuals and families to lead lives filled with meaning and promise. We have 400 staff at offices in Cambridge, Waterloo, Kitchener, Guelph, Fergus, and Mount Forest.

We are fully accredited by Accreditation Canada and are proud of our Exemplary Status (the highest standing) received at our most recent accreditation exercise

Why Join our Team:

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
Our compensation package includes a competitive salary and generous benefits supporting the wellness of our staff.

We are proud to be members of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) offering one of Canada's largest and most respected defined benefit plans.

Career Development Opportunities:
Our wide range of services and supports allows for varied opportunities for career growth. Our multi-disciplinary approach to care offers cross collaboration and enhanced opportunities for learning. A formal succession planning process is key to our internal leadership recruitment.

Values that include:
Mutual Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence and Innovation and a culture that is welcoming and inclusive.

Commitment to Health and Safety:

We have a strong health and safety culture at CMHA WW and work tirelessly to address the health and safety needs of staff and the people we serve.

The Opportunity:

We are recruiting a
MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN (Eating Disorders Service)**-
_This is a __regular full-time role (35 hours per week Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) based at 1 Blue Springs Dr.

Waterloo._**Team oriented and collaborative, you will provide assessment and treatment of eating disorders for children/adolescents and their caregivers.

This will include conducting comprehensive assessments within an interdisciplinary team model and providing Family Based Treatment or other evidence-based treatments for eating disorders.

This position reports to the Manager, DBT & Eating Disorders Services.

Qualifications:

Masters level degree in social work, psychology, occupational therapy or relevant health or social science field
Registration with relevant college/registering body
3 to 5 years' experience within the health services sector with indepth knowledge of complex clinical issues.
Demonstrated experience working in a clinical capacity with individuals who have eating disorders (preferably within an Eating Disorders Program)
Knowledge and training of Family Based Treatment (FBT) or willingness to learn
Experience in providing both individual and group therapy
Experience managing high risk and crisis situations.
Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to social and cultural diversity
Highly developed organizational, communication and problem solving skills
The ability to work collaboratively in a selfdirected work team
Proficiency with MS Office, Outlook and various database software
Valid driver's license and own transportation as travel is required

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience meet the position requirements.

CLASSIFICATION AND RATE OF PAY:
Level 6 (OPSEU) - $34.28 to $41.78 per hour

_ Other key search terms:
Social Worker, Counsellor, Therapist_

Experience:
Required

1 year(s): Group Facilitation
3 year(s): Counselling
3 year(s): Mental Health

Education:
Required