Mental Health Clinician, The Grove - Fergus, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington

Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington

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Fergus, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Posting closes:
November 8, 2023 at 500pm

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 for a
MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN (The Grove - Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario)
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_This is a regular full-time opportunity (35 hours per week Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm with the potential for hours to shift to 12pm to 8pm)) based out of 900 Tower St. S. Fergus with regular travel to the Youth Wellness Hub sites in Wellington County and Guelph._
The Grove Hubs brings an integrated youth services model to Wellington County and the City of Guelph, where youth (age are at the center of services that are available in our community.

Our vision includes service providers working together to enhance the integration of services and build a system to better meet the needs of youth in our community.

What is an Integrated Youth Service model?

A "one-stop-shop" for youth aged 12-26 designed to meet a wide range of needs across the continuum, including mental health, substance use, primary care, education, employment, training, housing and other community and social services.

Co-designed with youth, the sites will include peer services, outreach, and system-navigation services.

Services emphasize quality, are timely, integrated and co-located, making it incredibly easy for youth to get what they need, when they need it.

Qualifications:

Masters level degree in psychology, social work or relevant health or social science field
Registration and in good standing with relevant professional college/registering body
Minimum three years' experience working with youth and transitional aged youth with complex mental health
Experience with assessment, development of treatment plans and use of interventions to assist youth with their mental health
Demonstrated experience providing therapeutic or psychoeducational groups
Ability to problem solve in a team or independently, prioritize issues, generate possible solutions and evaluate effectiveness
Experience in managing crisis or unexpected situations with youth and safety planning as needed
Understanding of various service systems, community supports and resources within Guelph and Wellington County
Ability to work collaboratively in fastpaced and multidisciplinary setting
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) including organization
Proficiency with MS Office, Outlook and various database software
A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle as travel is required

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

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

Experience:
Required