Social Worker, Child and Adolescent Outpatient Mental Health

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About the role

  • Part-time social worker providing intake assessments and individual/group therapy for children and adolescents. Supporting outpatient mental health programs at Oak Valley Health hospitals and community partners.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct intake assessments for patients in Outpatient Mental Health Services on the Child and Adolescent team
  • Provide individual and group therapy
  • Engage in program planning, development, and evaluation
  • Work collaboratively with the interprofessional team, community partners, and agencies
  • Provide virtual individual and group therapy when needed
  • Work Monday to Friday during the day, with some evening sessions, and occasional Saturdays if needed
  • Adjust schedules according to operational needs

Requirements

  • Masters of Social Work degree (MSW)
  • Current registration with Ontario College Social Work and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of previous experience with assessment and treatment in a child and adolescent mental health setting
  • Clinical experience working with child and adolescent clients who experience mental health diagnoses, and their families
  • Clinical experience leading therapy groups such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Practice from a trauma-informed perspective and understanding of attachment and mindfulness-based practice
  • Experience with parent education and support groups
  • Excellent assessment, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
  • Experience and willingness to provide virtual individual and group therapy using platforms such as Teams for health care if needed
  • Previous experience with program planning, development, and evaluation of group and/or individual therapy
  • Effective collaborative skills as a member of an interprofessional team
  • Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Commitment to professional development
  • Demonstrated good attendance and performance records
  • Commitment to a healthy and safe workplace; compliance with organization policies, health and safety legislation, best practices, and mandatory education

Benefits

  • Not specified

Job title

Job type

Part Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$49 - CA$62 per hour

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

Location requirements

OnsiteMarkhamCanada

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