Mental Health Therapist/Social Worker Youth Addictions (Full-time Permanent)

Lake of the Woods District Hospital; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health facility in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a Mental Health Therapist/Social Worker II to provide crisis assessment and case management for clients aged 12-24. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree, has experience in individual and group counselling, and demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Join a dedicated team committed to professional development and community service in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Three weeks paid vacation

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage

Green Shield Canada extended health benefits

Relocation and accommodation packages

Access to staff physiotherapy and wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Must be a member of applicable college in good standing.
• Experience with trauma-informed therapies and client-centered focus is essential.
• Ability to communicate in Ojibway or Cree is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and addictions assessments for clients ages 12-24.
• Adhere to standards of practice as per the respective College.
• Foster relationships with community agencies.

Skills

Crisis assessment intervention

Case management

Individual and group counselling

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain professional boundaries

Relationship building

Data entry and electronic record maintenance

Education

Degree in clinical or counselling psychology or Social Work

Job description

Reporting to the Manager, Mental Health and Addictions, the Mental Health Therapist/Social Worker II is responsible for providing crisis assessment intervention, case management as well as mental health and addictions assessments for clients primarily ages 12-24 while adhering to standards of practice as per the respective College.

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you and you meet most of the essential qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply and provide us more details about why you think you would be a great fit. LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.

Live the Lake Life. Lead with Purpose.

Based in Kenora, this is more than a job, it’s a chance to be part of a close-knit, mission-driven team in one of Canada’s most scenic lakefront communities. With a strong sense of purpose and the beauty of nature all around you, you’ll find balance, connection, and fulfillment both on and off the clock.

Why Work with LWDH?

In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• 3 weeks paid vacation frontloaded
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
• Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes life insurance, and short/long-term disability coverage
• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
• Relocation and accommodation packages and support
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more!

Qualifications

• A degree in clinical or counselling psychology, Social Work, or a designation permitting registration in the province of Ontario with the appropriate regulatory college
• Be a member of your applicable college in good standing
• Experience in individual and group counselling
• Experience in providing hospital-based and/or community-based mental health and addictions counselling and case management services across a continuum of patient care
• Proficiency in conducting psychotherapeutic assessments and the subsequent provision of evidence-based psychotherapeutic intervention strategies
• Knowledgeable of trauma-informed therapies, and working from a client-centered focus
• Excellent communication and effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates ability to approach situations in a non-judgmental manner
• Demonstrates ability to function independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Awareness of, and maintains good professional boundaries
• Ability to foster and maintain relationships with other community agencies
• Ability to enter data and maintain their own electronic client records
• Demonstrates knowledge and appreciation of First Nations culture
• Ability to communicate in Ojibway or Cree is considered an asset
• Class G driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract, and ability to travel
• Reliable attendance record in previous/current employment

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application.