26-008 Child and Youth Care Practitioner

SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 61,820 - 65,160; Full time

Job summary

SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health in Toronto is hiring a Child and Youth Care Practitioner. This full-time permanent role involves providing mental health assessment, treatment, and case management for children and youth in the community. Responsibilities include collaborating with an interprofessional team, developing treatment plans, and facilitating therapeutic activities. Qualifications include a post-secondary diploma and experience with at-risk youth. Flexible hours may be required. Applications are due by May 3, 2026, via [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Minimum three years related experience, preferably in community work.
• Experience working with at-risk children, youth, and families.
• First Aid/CPR and TCI certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical interventions and services for assigned clients.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for clients.
• Facilitate therapeutic activities and organize client events.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Crisis management

Engagement in physical activities

Education

Post-secondary Diploma in Child and Youth Care

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

POSITION: Child and Youth Care Practitioner

POSITION DETAILS: Regular, 10.0FTE (up to 40 hours/week)

EXISTING VACANCY: Yes

HIRING RANGE: $61,820–$65,160, compensation commensurate with experience

COMPETITION #: 26-008

The Garry Hurvitz Centre 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.

We are currently seeking applicants to fill a full-time permanent position of Child and Youth Care Practitioner that will support the children, youth and families of the Intensive Services for Youth – Day Treatment program – Jarvis Collegiate Institute + classroom. The successful candidate will provide direct mental health assessment, treatment, crisis intervention and case management services to clients within the context of the family, school, home, and the community setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Services:

• Member of an interprofessional team
• Provides clinical interventions and services for assigned children, youth and their families maintaining caseloads and supporting clients
• Participates in the development and implementation of individual treatment plans for clients, assessing behaviours and responding to clients’ needs
• Provides support in the classroom and leads CYCP-led skills based groups
• Coordinates cases with family/caregiver/relevant service providers/service planning team
• Creates and implements materials for clients/caregivers relating to strategies/interventions
• Attends meetings with staff and families who may be accompanied by other staff or supervisors
• Supports clients by facilitating social skills/therapeutic activities and organizing/attending events
• Prepares documents/reports related to treatments plans and related activities, as well as consults with others, as needed
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of best practices related to clinical services
• Makes decisions within related to day-to-day treatment issues and on-going intervention techniques
• Understands when unusual or unique situations need to be discussed with supervisor/manager and or interprofessional team

Other:

• Supervision of CYC students, if required
• Complies with the organization’s vision, policies and procedures
• Performs other tasks as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Post‑secondary Diploma in Child and Youth Care and a minimum of three years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; experience working in community is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work with at‑risk children youth & families, community partners and organizations
• Understanding and analysis of issues of marginalization and oppression are necessary to work in this role
• Member with the Ontario Child and Youth Care Association or equivalent association/ accrediting organization
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to deal with clients and families
• Strong problem‑solving skills to analyze client issues and recommend solutions and manage crisis situations
• First Aid/CPR, and TCI required
• 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 engage in physical activities related to sports, board games, play based etc., and TCI training
• Ability to work flexible hours including regular evenings and weekends (if needed)

Interested applicants are asked to upload their cover letter and resume as one PDF document named with last name and first name by May 3, 2026 to: Human Resources – SickKids CCMH. E-mail: [e-mail]. 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.

SickKids CCMH 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 gender and sexual orientations who may contribute to diversity within the Centre.

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.