Provides professional support services to the Child and Adolescent Inpatient unit as well as crisis assessment services to the Emergency department.
Responsibilities
Systems approach; including client's family and inter-professional team.
Demonstrated 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
Demonstrates excellence in communication, both written and verbal
Analysis / problem assessment
Innovative and willing to learn
Commitment to customer service and teamwork
Demonstrates 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
Crisis intervention training, e.g., Crisis Prevention Institute course or equivalent is preferred
Three (3) to five (5) years relevant work experience
CPR or Heart Saver training
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
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, inter-professional team, education and community network considered important in work
Experience in mental health crisis assessments, and working on call in a hospital emergency department is preferred
Hospital treatment experience
Experience working on inter-professional team
Systems approach; including client's family and inter-professional team.
Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
Demonstrated problem assessment skills
Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
Demonstrated individual leadership skills
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
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Southlake Health is fully dedicated to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices. We welcome candidates who identify with eq
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceEquity / stock options
Additional Information
Job Category: Allied Health
Hospital Location: Newmarket ON
Job Type: Job Share, Part time
Number of Positions: 2
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!
Southlake · Newmarket On