Clinical Therapist

About the role

An integral part of a busy, dynamic and growing clinical program at Kinark Child and Family Services, Community Based Child and Youth Mental Health program. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the Clinical Therapist will liaise with internal and external collaterals in the provision of clinical services to high-risk and complex children, youth, and families within office-based and community-based settings.

Responsibilities

• Complete an initial comprehensive assessment, considering multiple layers and interacting mental health issues, needs, and disorders, concurrent substance use issues, and medical conditions.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop safety plans.
• Utilize commitment strategies to obtain therapeutic engagement, while assessing client readiness and stage of change.
• Complete a comprehensive formulation and treatment plan as a foundation for treatment, integrating input from collateral sources and the multidisciplinary team.
• Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.
• Provide intervention through application of evidence-based practices with ongoing monitoring of impact.
• Focus on the youth’s potential for developing/sustaining pro-social behaviors and self-regulation of mental health symptoms (e.g., substance use, conflict management, anger management).
• Self-monitor the completion of progress/contact notes describing each client contact and how it relates to treatment goals and policy adherence.
• Collaborate with other members of the treatment team and participate in interagency/team meetings.

Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Social Work or a Health-Related Discipline with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience is preferred. Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with extensive and relevant experience will also be considered.
• Must be registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) as a Social Worker, or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Must be eligible and able to perform Psychotherapy as defined under the act.
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience working in a mental health setting is required.
• Excellent clinical assessment, formulation, and treatment planning skills are essential.
• Training and/or experience in Triple P- Positive Parenting program, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Brief Therapy will be considered assets.
• Experience providing a broad range of clinical services and demonstrated effective work with a child and adolescent population who present a variety of clinically challenging issues.
• Demonstrated expertise in family therapy, including brief models, and advanced group skills with children and parents are preferred.
• Computer competency and experience working with diverse cultures are considered assets.
• Travel is required; must have a valid Ontario driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and be willing to obtain automobile insurance which includes driving for business purposes with a minimum liability of one million dollars.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including a Vulnerable Sector Screening) and Pre-Employment Medical.

Bilingual English/French candidates will be given special consideration.

Pay

Hourly salary range: $38.20/hr CAD - $42.13/hr CAD.

Schedule

The successful candidate will be required to work some evenings per week based on client needs.