THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Foundry Mental Health Therapist provides intake, assessment, treatment and crisis intervention to youth and families/caregivers attending Foundry. The Mental Health Therapist will develop and implement treatment plans for youth with mental health and substance use issues, within Foundry’s Integrated Stepped Care Model and on a walk-in basis. They will establish supportive and trusting relationships that promote mental health and wellness and reduce client risk.

• Provide individual and group counselling to youth using developmentally appropriate, evidence-based modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, play therapy, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, ext).
• Complete clinical assessments and develop treatment plans in collaboration with the youth and their support networks.
• Respond to acute mental health concerns, including suicidal ideation, self-harm, and substance use; develop safety plans as needed.

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• Master’s degree in Counselling, Psychology, Child & Youth Care, Social Work, or related field.
• Registered or eligible for registration with a professional regulatory body (e.g., RCC, RSW, CCC).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with youth in a therapeutic or counselling capacity.