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The OCSB is currently seeking a Mental Health Worker - Term . The possible work addresses for this position can be found in our .
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Mental Health and Well-Being Lead the Mental Health Worker will provide psychoeducation groups to students relating to stress management, emotion regulation, social skill development and building resilience. In addition to the direct service with students, providing professional learning opportunities to school staff and parents will be expected. The Mental Health Worker will work with school teams to support the mental health needs of students at the Kindergarten to Grade 6 level as well as at the intermediate and high school level (i.e., classroom presentations, group work and seeing students individually at the Tier 2 level if needed). Data collection will be included in this role to evaluate the impact of services.
The Mental Health Worker will be an integral member of the SESS team and will contribute within a multidisciplinary framework (understanding all three Tiers of interventions in association to our OCSB Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being strategy). The Mental Health Worker is required to support and recommend best mental health practices at the Tier 1 and 2 level while promoting capacity across our school system.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A member of the Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers, the College of Psychologists of Ontario or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
• Has or is working towards a Masters degree in a related field to this position
• Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds and group facilitation
• Ability to collect, track and analyze data
• Experience giving presentations and providing learning opportunities to staff, students and parents
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams as well as independently
• Solid interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills
• Proven problem solving and decision making abilityTHE FOLLOWING WILL BE CONSIDERED AN ASSET:
• A.S.I.S.T and /or SafeTALK training/ SMH-ON Prepare, Prevent; Respond: Suicide Prevention / Life Promotion Literacy for School Staff
• Training in various School Mental Health Ontario Evidence-Based Trainings
• IIRP Restorative Practices Training
• Trauma Informed Training (Individual and System Based Approaches)
• Familiarity with Google applications
  Annual (or Hourly) Salary: $95,098 - $103,153

Please refer the Job description for details