Child and Youth Counsellor - Markham, Canada - Oak Valley Health

Description

Overview

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Position summary

The Child and Youth Counsellor (CYC) will work in collaboration with the Child Psychiatrist and the Child and Adolescent team to deliver evidence-based clinical care in a hospital-based Day treatment setting. 48_Talent Acquisition Created with Sketch.

Who you are

You encompass Oak Valley Health's core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage. You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard. You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills. 48_Scheduling Created with Sketch.

Schedule

The successful candidate will be available to work 8-hour day shifts, Monday to Friday. Please note schedules may change due to operational needs. 48_Budget Created with Sketch.

Compensation

Band: OPCOMLH $ - $ per hour

Responsibilities

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Performance

The CYCs work in a multidisciplinary team which includes collaboration with Section 23 teachers, Social Workers and Psychiatrists. CYC's must be flexible and able to transfer clinical skills into community settings. CYC's must be capable and willing to engage in daily physical activity and role-model healthy living. The CYC will participate in team rounds and communicate regularly with resources both inside and outside the program. 48_Support Created with Sketch.

Support

The Child and Youth Counsellor will be responsible for: group/program planning and facilitation; support to a Section 23 classroom; treatment planning, implementation and monitoring; orientation of clients and families to the program; and ongoing contact with family systems to enhance required treatment collaboration. 48_Goals Created with Sketch.

Goals

The successful candidate must be practiced and proficient in the implementation and monitoring of SMART goals for individual clients and must possess superior crisis intervention and behaviour management skills while interacting with clients in a manner consistent with client treatment plans.

Requirements

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Qualifications

Child and Youth Care diploma or Child and Youth Care with an associated Bachelor's degree (, psychology). A minimum of 4-6 years of recent clinical experience in a children's mental health setting with priority to candidates with experience in working with youth with complex needs, or youth in a day hospital or day treatment setting. Experience in therapeutic program planning and evaluation. Experience and proficiency in group facilitation. 48_Creative Created with Sketch.

Initiative

A commitment to ongoing professional development. Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards. Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital-related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required. 48_Assessment Created with Sketch.

Skills

Demonstrated understanding of a clinical setting, and child welfare legislation. Exceptional clinical leadership and team collaboration in the assessment and therapeutic treatment of children, adolescents and their families. Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational and time management skills and interpersonal skills. Proficient computer skills. Extensive knowledge of community resources. Proven abilities to work effectively both independently and as a member of the team.