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About the role

  • Child and Youth Worker supporting patients in mental health programs at Halton Healthcare. Collaborating on treatment plans, conducting visits, and addressing school-related issues for children and adolescents.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate on treatment and academic plans for patients in the REACH program
  • Conduct home, school, and community visits to address and support school transitions
  • Provide families with support and coaching while connecting them to appropriate levels of services
  • Work closely with patients, families, and teams to address school-related issues and transitions
  • Accompany patients to school if compliance is an issue
  • Ensure patients are receiving appropriate school accommodations
  • Engage outpatient mental health program patients in social and recreational activities
  • Articulate progress or delays in treatment to ensure a seamless transition
  • Ensure timely connection of patients and families to appropriate services in the Emergency Department

Requirements

  • CYW certificate and diploma or degree from a recognized community college or university
  • Knowledge and skills in DBT and CBT
  • Knowledge and skills in group design, development and implementation
  • 3-5 years of child and adolescent experience preferably in the hospital setting
  • Knowledge of children's psycho-social development
  • Able to work independently and effectively within a team
  • Competency in assessing risk issues and addressing concerns within the community and schools
  • Experience in working with high conflict families and skills in de-escalating conflict
  • Understanding of the school system and support within the Halton community
  • Computer skills (Word Processing)

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Accommodations for applicants with disabilities

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$37 - CA$45 per hour

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

RemoteCanada

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