Mental Health Worker – Eating Disorders Program

Njoyn; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to building healthy communities. As a Mental Health Worker in the Eating Disorders Program, you will play a vital role in supporting transitional-aged outpatients through assessment, therapy, and collaboration with a dedicated inter-professional team. Your expertise in family-based treatment and cognitive behavioral therapy will be essential in providing exceptional care to clients and their families. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young individuals while working in a supportive environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you are passionate about mental health and want to contribute to a meaningful mission, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required with child and adolescent mental health training.
• Registration in good standing with the appropriate professional association.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services including assessment, therapy, and community liaison.
• Work flexibly in a multi-disciplinary team to support clients.

Skills

Family Based Treatment for Eating Disorders

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E)

Psychological Assessment

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem Assessment

Leadership Skills

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Mental Health Worker – Eating Disorders Program

Status: Temporary Part time

Department: Child & Adolescent Mental Health

Hours: M-F

Union: Non Union

Job Category:

Number Of Positions: 1

Salary: $44.67 - $57.91/Hour

Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Job Summary

The Mental Health Worker provides services to transitional-aged outpatients (18 to 25 years) as part of the inter-professional team. The Mental Health Worker has the clinical skills and experience to assess, plan, coordinate and provide treatment and support services to Clinic clients. They function as an inter-professional team member, providing a range of clinical services, including assessment, group, individual, couple and/or family therapy where indicated, as well as community liaison and collateral work regarding clients. They role model professional and organizational core competencies.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Experience in Family Based Treatment for Eating Disorders and CBT-E are an asset.
2. Experience relevant to working with Eating disorder patients and their families preferred.
3. Experience relevant to working in an Outpatient Child and Family Mental Health Program, family therapy, individual therapy, group therapy and case management.
4. Demonstration of acceptable knowledge of psychological/social work principles, methods and techniques, and ability to apply them in an outpatient mental health setting.
5. Ability to work flexibly in a multi-disciplinary team is a requirement of the position.
6. Psychological assessment knowledge and skills are preferred.
7. Demonstration of initiative and sound clinical judgment.
8. Role models both professional and organizational core competencies.
9. Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal.
10. Demonstrated problem assessment skills.
11. Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork.
12. Demonstrated individual leadership skills.
13. Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and families as well as other members of the healthcare team within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
14. Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.
15. Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Centre.
16. Always with compassion.
17. Power of many.
18. Serve with purpose.
19. Every voice matters.

Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or other Master’s level degree/equivalent from an accredited university, with child and adolescent mental health training and expertise.
2. Registration in good standing with the appropriate College or professional association, to comply with licensing according to hospital professional practice requirements.

At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.

Please note: If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, a Southlake Talent Representative will contact you via email. Please double check any emails you receive from Southlake and ensure that the address ends in @southlakeregional.org or @southlake.ca. If it does not, we do not recommend responding as your email may not be sent to the Southlake team.