Child & Adolescent Mental Health Worker (Inpatient)

Lakeridge Health Corporation; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Lakeridge Health Oshawa is seeking a dedicated Child and Youth Worker to join the Child, Youth and Family Program within Mental Health & Addictions. The role supports the CAIP and may cross-cover youth crisis assessments in the ED, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to develop care and safety plans for youths up to 24 years old.

The ideal candidate holds a college diploma or university degree in child and youth work and has 2+ years in inpatient or crisis settings, with strong

Qualifications

• College diploma/university degree in child and youth work is required.
• Minimum of two years work experience in an acute child & adolescent inpatient or crisis program is preferred, with a minimum of 2 years experience in a mental health program is required.
• Experience in crisis assessment and short-term treatment of children and adolescents experiencing severe mental health disorders preferred;
• Demonstrated ability to assess youth and problem solve solutions to complex concerns is required.
• Experience in facilitating psychoeducational or skills based groups is required
• Training in CBT, DBT, Brief Intervention is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of health care facilities, community support systems and social service agencies;
• Demonstrated effective organizational, prioritization and problem-solving abilities;
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to foster good public relations and effective working relationships in a family centered environment;
• Working knowledge of French or other languages is an asset;
• Must have satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated commitment to core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy.

Responsibilities

• Support the CAIP with assessment, develop individualized care plans, safety plans and implement behavioural interventions as needed.
• Facilitate daily groups, collaborate with caregivers and others to support patient functioning and treatment goals.
• Cross over to support youth crisis assessments in the emergency department when required.
• Assist with determining disposition and connecting patients with community resources.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Group facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Written/Verbal communication

Teamwork

CBT/DBT training

Education

College diploma/university degree in Child & Youth Work

Job description

Lakeridge Health Oshawa is seeking a dedicated Child and Youth Worker to join the Child, Youth and Family Program within Mental Health & Addictions. The role supports the CAIP and may cross-cover youth crisis assessments in the ED, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to develop care and safety plans for youths up to 24 years old.

The ideal candidate holds a college diploma or university degree in child and youth work and has 2+ years in inpatient or crisis settings, with strong