Youth & Family Counsellor at Frontenac Youth Services – Oshawa, Ontario

JOB DESCRIPTION: YOUTH AND FAMILY COUNSELLOR

REPORTING TO: CLINICAL DIRECTOR/CLINICAL MANAGER

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Clinical Director or Clinical Manager, Youth and Family Counsellors (YFC) will work with youth and their families to promote change and growth within the family, home, school and community. The YFC will conduct standardized assessments to determine treatment recommendations. Using a variety of theoretical frameworks, the Youth and Family Counsellor will provide a combination of family, individual and group therapy for clients.

Qualifications/Conditions of Employment:

• Master’s Degree in social work or a relevant discipline (i.e. psychology, counselling, education)
• Must be registered and in good standing with an appropriate professional regulatory college (e.g. Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, the College of Psychology).
• Training in Crisis Intervention, Risk Assessment, and Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioural Therapies are considered assets.
• Training in Suicide Risk Assessment and Support is an asset.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in adolescent mental health (is preferred)
• Travel is required for this position, a valid class G Ontario driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle and an acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge of EMHWare electronic client system/interRAI assessment tools is an asset
• Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sectors Screening and Pre-Employment Medical.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in various settings (such as office, work from home, community).
• Work hours and schedules are set by the Clinical Director/Clinical Manager and will involve a minimum of one evening a week.
• Requirement to drive and have access to a reliable vehicle.
• May be required to work with aggressive and/or volatile clients.

The above job description reflects the major aspects of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent in the job. All positions may be assigned other job related duties as required from time to time.

Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, skill-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions."

We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at (905) 579-1551.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00-$39.53 per hour

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have a Master’s Degree in social work or a relevant discipline (i.e. psychology, counselling, education) ?
• Are you a registered member and in good standing with an appropriate professional regulatory college (e.g. Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, the College of Psychology)?
• Do you have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in adolescent mental health?
• Do you meet all the requirements listed in the qualifications/conditions of Employment listed in the Job description ? Applicants who do not meet the requirements will not be considered.

Work Location: In person