Child & Youth Counsellor, Child & Adolescent Mental - London, Canada - Victoria Hospital

Victoria Hospital

Verified Company

London, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Posting Period:

Open:
May 18, 2023

Deadline:
May 31, 2023

UNIFOR
This position is covered by a collective agreement.

Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within this bargaining unit.

Department Name:

Child and Youth Counsellor

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Care Program provides crisis management, specialized assessments and treatment.

Child & Youth Counselor's (CYC) provide a safe and therapeutic environment, participate in assessment and treatment, and support youth in returning to the community.

CYCs function as members of a multidisciplinary clinical team, working with children, adolescents, and their families, as well as service providers within the hospital and the community.

Regular Part-Time

Rate of Pay:
$27.94 per hour - $30.34 per hour

Qualifications:

Successful completion of a three (3) year Child and Youth Counselor diploma from an accredited Community College
Minimum of two (2) years recent, related experience in the field of child and youth counseling, preferably in an acute care or hospital setting
Certification of Violence Prevention Training or acceptable equivalent to the Hospital
Experience working with Child and Adolescents preferred
Demonstrated basic computer skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet and Electronic Patient Record
Ability to represent and communicate the role of the CYC to others inside and outside of the Hospital
Expertise in the use of physical restraints, knowledge of how and when to use different forms of restraint
Demonstrated ability to provide a safe, therapeutic environment for children, youth, and families
Ability to assess and meaningfully interact with children, youth and families
Ability to selfevaluate professional practice and supervise students
Physical and mental ability to carry out the duties of the position
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize effectively
Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient and family centred care
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's Mission, Vision and Values
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis