Counsellor, Youth Mental Health - London, Canada - CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services

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London, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Counsellor, Youth Mental Health & Addictions - YOU
Full-Time, Permanent (Benefitted)

London, Ontario

- Application Deadline: March 2, 2023 -

Working within the context of a multidisciplinary team at the Youth Wellness Hub, the Counsellor will provide therapeutic interventions and addiction/harm reduction supports to youth, ages 12-25, based on evidenced-based practices.

Using a client-centered approach, the Counsellor will conduct mental health and addiction assessments and provide therapeutic supports and/or interventions to youth.

They will provide timely, responsive, evidence-based treatment and clinical supports, including but not limited to solution-focused narrative therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing to youth who are dealing with addictions and substance use.

This can include a whole spectrum of supports and services from referrals with the hub, to external providers, and involve direct support and treatment from harm reduction to withdrawal support and relapse prevention services.

The Counsellor will support and assist in creating a safe and accepting environment for youth years old) with a special emphasis on the 2SLGBTQ+, Indigenous youth and other marginalized community youth. Too many in Huron County experience homelessness and the struggles that go with it.

Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team

WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:

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What you'll be making:

For this position, rate of pay is based on the individual's professional college registration status:

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$28.34 to $31.85 per hour, for those registered with the OCSWSSW (as an RSW), CNO (as an RN), COTO, CRPO, CPSO, or CPO
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$23.79 to $27.37 per hour, for those registered with the OCSWSSW (as an RSSW), CNO (as RPN)
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$22.33 to $25.71
per hour, for all those not registered as above

The above are initial rates, with grid increases as per policy

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When you'll work:

70 hours over two week period, rotating days, afternoons, evenings, and nights (including weekends)

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What your benefits will be - After a 90-day waiting period, will be enrolled in health care benefits plan
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Your pension plan

Will be enrolled in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

Screen and assess youth need for supports and services, perform risk assessments, explore immediate therapeutic supports and/or interventions as needed.
In collaboration with the client, develop, implement, evaluate, revise, and maintain care plans according to the individual's needs, preferences, and progress towards their identified goals.
With the agreement of the client, assist families or other support persons to develop strategies that will help them support the person and cope with their mental health issues and/or addictions.
Work with other Wellness Hub staff to help identify when youth may require supports either in terms of mental health or substance use
Establish and maintain professional boundaries with youth and others in circle of care.
Help provide education and capacity to all Wellness Hub staff re: harm reduction and mental health
Meet youth where they are at in terms of treatment and interventions
Participate in Program planning, implementation, and evaluations
Ensure a safe and secure youth environment
Collaborate with Wellness Hub community partners
Provide referrals/make linkages to culturally appropriate services/supports as needed
Participate as a team member in the daytoday hub operations
Document and maintain electronic youth client records (intake and assessment forms, progress notes, correspondences, client files, etc.)
Complete other required documents in as per program and agency policies, and procedures and standards
Participate in meetings, professional development opportunities, training events, committees, etc. as required or approved.
Promote a safe and healthy work environment by identifying potential hazards in the work environment and to take the appropriate action by notifying a member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee of Management representative of any potential health and safety concerns, risks or near misses.
Collect and maintain accurate data and information in accordance with Wellness Hub policies, the Personal Health Information Act (PHIPA) and the requirements of any regulatory body standards.
Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:

_ Vaccination Requirements_

_ Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements_
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We require the following qualifications:
_**- Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly