WHCO Outreach Worker

at  Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services

Job Location: Burlington, Norjohn Court location
Program: Woodview Halton Counselling and Outreach (WHCO)
Job Title: Outreach Worker
Position: 3 Month Full Time Contract
Salary Range: $54,320 annually
Reports to: Program Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Psychotherapist, Master of Social Work, Bachelor of Social Work or CYC with 3 or more years of direct counselling and/or outreach experience with youth in a clinical setting
• Minimum of 3 years providing treatment to youth with mental health needs
• Ability to work flexible hours, including 3 evenings per week, as needed
• Valid driver’s license and daily use of own vehicle
• Valid police check
• Experience counselling youth using the following modalities: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Behaviour Management Skills
• Proven ability to manage time and caseload independently as well as function as supportive member of treatment team
• Strong communications skills, both written and verbal

• Providing home, school and community based assessment and treatment for children ages 6 – 17 with mental health needs and/or behavioural needs
• Providing consultation, support and training to parents and schools
• Chairing Service Coordination meetings as required
• Travel throughout the Halton Region
• Maintaining all records and reports as required by the Centre’s policies and procedures
• Facilitating Treatment Groups as required ie) co –facilitating YODA and Parent YODA, running a Social Skills group, Anxiety group, dual diagnosis group, co-facilitating Day Treatment weekly evening Parent Group
• Providing day treatment classroom coverage, as needed