Child and Youth Counsellor - Eating Disorders

About the role

The Child & Youth Counsellor works with the multidisciplinary team providing behavioural counselling, group therapy, support, assessment and safety plans for patients and / or support networks and meal support and supervision. S/he supports the Eating Disorder Program day treatment program and classroom, teacher and educational activities and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team in planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment, care and discharge plans. This position would e available for all areas in Children's mental health including Eating disorders, Day Hospital and CMH inpatient unit and crisis.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate experience and confidence in clinical skills, team participation and professional reports to staff, family, community and physicians
• Leadership skills, with demonstrated experience in taking initiative and program development
• Demonstrate excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Analysis / problem assessment
• Innovative and willing to learn
• Commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrate individual leadership skills
• What you bring:
• Child & Youth Worker Diploma (3 year program), or B.A. in Child & Youth Care
• Current membership in Ontario Association of Child & Youth Workers
• First Aid training
• CPR or Heart Saver training
• Crisis intervention training, e.g., Crisis Prevention Institute course or equivalent including crisis assessment, intervention and planning skills
• Three (3) to five (5) years relevant work experience
• Experience in a mental health setting important, with knowledge and professional applications in services for adolescents with severe mental health disorders: knowledge and experience working with adolescents with eating disorders is preferred
• Hospital / residential treatment experience, including classroom support and management
• Experience working on inter-professional team
• Experience with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, group therapy (both psycho-education and process-oriented groups) with adolescents, is strongly preferred
• Systems approach; including client's family, multidisciplinary team, education and community network considered important in work
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Health.
• Southlake Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace where our community can thrive.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.
• Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Health & Safety Workplace Responsibilities

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Category: Allied Health Hospital Location: Newmarket ON Job Type: Permanent, Casual Number of Positions: 1 Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $39.87 - $47.40 Why Join Our Team? A people-first workplace environment that prioritizes belonging, wellness, and psychological safety. Hybrid, virtual, and in-person working environment (where applicable). Progressive health and dental benefit plans. HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing. Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships. If you are ready to embrace this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of Southlake Health, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team, making a difference in the lives of our employees and the community we serve!

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