25-003 Child and Family Therapist/Social Worker

POSITION: Child and Family Therapist/Social Worker

PROGRAM: Individual and Family Services – Bridging Clinic

LOCATIONS: Jarvis Site

POSITION DETAILS: Regular, 1.0 FTE – 2 positions

COMPETITION #: 25-003

 

The Garry Hurvitz Center for Community Mental Health at SickKids (GH-CCMH) is a child and youth mental health center integrated with the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).  GH-CCMH is also a member of the Thriving Minds Mental Health Access Collaborative with CAMH and SickKids and a core service provider in the Toronto sector of infant, child and youth mental health services funded by the Ministry of Health.  GH-CCMH provides prevention, early intervention and health promotion services across the city, funded by MOH and other sources. As such, the Center has an ambitious agenda to provide the highest quality, evidence-based care, offering a range of services from prevention and early intervention to counseling and therapy, assessment and intensive supports. Services are offered in person and in virtual format. As an employer, the Center strives to reflect the many diverse cultures and identities of the children, youth and families we serve and seeks to provide an inclusive and equitable workplace. We are also connected to the continuum of mental health services for children and youth supported by SickKids: the Brain and Mental Health Program, the SickKids TeleLink Mental Health Program, the SickKids CCMH Learning Institute and our online resources through AboutKidsHealth. Find out more about GH-CCMH.

 

This position is initially dedicated to the transition of children, youth and their families from SickKids inpatient units into GH-CCMH community based mental health services and supports. The position will work collaboratively with partners at SickKids to support the clinical transition pathway. The position may evolve to include other transitional pathways from acute to community care.

 

We are seeking applicants for two full-time regular positions as Child and Family Therapists. The Child and Family Therapist provides direct mental health treatment services, including individual, family and/or group treatment to clients within the context of the family, school and community.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Therapeutic Services

• Provides individual assessments, treatment and follow-up services to children and youth ages 0- 18 years within an assigned area
• Provides individual therapy, family therapy and/or group treatment to children and youth ages 0 to 18 years within an assigned area
• Provides case management, liaison and referral services for clients internally and externally completing supporting documentation in compliance with regulations, policies and procedures
• Coordinates services with internal and external service providers requesting/reviewing documents and reports to inform clients of services and treatment plans
• Collaborates with families, supervisors and inter-professional teams to develop services that support treatment plans
• Attends case conferences with staff and families who may be accompanied by other staff or supervisors
• Prepares client documents and submits reporting information according to established procedures and deadlines
• Provides academic expertise leading, teaching and training teams, students and/or volunteers and evaluates functions
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of therapeutic services and best practices within the industry
• Makes decisions within related to treatment needs of clients and on-going intervention techniques

 

Other

• Complies with the organization’s vision, policies and procedures
• Performs other tasks as assigned by management

 

Effort

• Concentration and creativity required daily to prepare documents, listen, attend meetings, mediate conflicts, develop treatment plans, etc.
• Sits at a desk and in sessions with clients in order to perform the duties of the job, as well as move objects or lift books for filing

 

Skills

• Post-graduate Degree in a mental health discipline and a minimum of three years’ related
• Clinical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, MSW is considered an asset
• Membership in a professional College
• Good verbal and written communication skills to provide therapeutic services to clients and families
• Good problem-solving skills to analyze complex client issues and recommend solutions
• Demonstrated skills in therapeutic engagement and behavioural-based interventions
• First Aid/CPR, UMAB and Behavioural Management Techniques an asset
• Good knowledge of MS Office Suites (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), as well as ability to use office equipment efficiently (telephone, scanner, photocopier and fax)
• Ability to incorporate values of a culturally competent practice of diversity and inclusiveness in all aspects of work
• Ability to engage in physical activities related to role play, board games, etc., as well as to perform/implement physical restraints as per training, as required
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Ability to travel to various locations, including clients’ homes

 

Working Conditions

• Works flexible and extended hours on occasion, to meet the needs of the clients
• Travel to provide service and attend meetings off-site

 

Assets

• Current CPR/First aid and behavior management training
• University appointment would be considered an asset
• Being bilingual in French and English is an asset (The ability to speak any second language is valued)

 

Interested applicants are asked to forward their résumés and cover letter by February 17, 2025, to:

Human Resources – SickKids CCMH

E-mail: hrrecruiting@sickkidscmh.ca

 

In the subject line of email, please quote the: competition number, position title and where you learned about this opportunity

 

We are seeking applicants internally and externally.

 

CCMH at SickKids is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to diversity and value inclusion. We welcome applications from Indigenous people, people with disabilities, members of racialized groups, and persons of all genders and sexual orientations.

 

The Centre views diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence as essential pieces of an integrated whole that sustain our organization and guides our interaction within our diverse communities.

Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process to job applicants with disabilities.