Thérapeute/Conseiller(ère) en santé mentale pour enfants et adolescents

at  Centre de Sant Communautaire HamiltonNiagara

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work, counselling or other university degree relevant to the practice of counselling and psychotherapy from a recognized institution
• Member in good standing of a Professional College (OCSWSSW or CRPO ) or in process ofregistration
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience
• In-depth understanding of mental health and addiction issues
• Ability to refer children with mental health and addiction problems to appropriate services
• Knowledgeable on the mental health community resources available
• Commitment to working cooperatively with clients and members of the interdisciplinary team
• Openness to the customs and habits of other cultures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and ability to use basic computer software
• Excellent knowledge of oral and written French and English
• Be willing to work flexible hours to meet the needs of clients
• Have access to a motor vehicle and hold a valid Ontario driver’s license
  Please send us your cover letter and resume in French or English by November 22nd, 2024.

• Process applications to the child and youth mental health program according to established procedures
• Assess strengths and needs of children, youth, and parents using questionnaires or standardized assessment tools such as the CHMYN (including monitoring and closure)
• Prepare service plans for children and youth served based on available reports, initial parent/youth meetings, and CHMYN assessments and other assessment tools as required
• Provide counselling, education and support services to maintain and promote emotional, social, behavioural and relationship functioning and wellbeing in the context of daily life
• Conduct case presentations to the mental health team with the clinical manager according to established procedures
• Consult the clinical manager during the probation period and according to the requirements of the professional college
• Ensure that all client interventions are evaluated following the closure of a file and that the results are noted
• Ensure that a service plan is developed and reviewed regularly
• Ensure that summary reports are completed prior to the transfer of a file and the closure of the intervention
• Deliver psychoeducational programs in response to requests received
• Refer families/youth to specialized services as needed
• Supporting families, children and youth who require specialized services
• Ensure coordination and case management when other partners/agencies are involved with the client’s file in accordance with established procedures
• Ensure that the approaches and/or programs recommended in the service plan are evidence based
• Develop and facilitate educational and support groups for children, adolescents and their parents according to the needs of the clientele
• Organizing workshops and activities to raise awareness of mental health issues
• Serve on community tables or committees to communicate the needs of the Centre’s clients
• Share information about the activities of external committees with the mental health team,
• Liaise and make referrals to community agencies to improve access to French language services
• Prepares reports and maintains records
• Maintain program statistics for evaluation and research purposes
• Ensure health promotion in the francophone community by aiming for the overall development of community health that includes all aspects of an individual’s life.
• Performs all other related work as assigned or required