Mental Health Worker - Term

Ottawa Catholic School Board; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottawa Catholic School Board is seeking a Mental Health Worker on a term basis to support the Special Education and Student Services Department. The role focuses on psychoeducation groups for students from Kindergarten to grade 12, tiered supports, and data-driven evaluation of outcomes.

The position requires professional registration with Ontario college(s), a Master's degree in a related field, and experience with youth and group facilitation.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers, the College of Psychologists of Ontario or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
• Has or is working towards a Masters degree in a related field to this position.
• Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds and group facilitation.
• Ability to collect, track and analyze data.
• Experience giving presentations and providing learning opportunities to staff, students and parents.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams as well as independently.
• Solid interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven problem solving and decision making ability.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Mental Health and Well-Being Lead the Mental Health Worker will provide psychoeducation groups to students relating to stress management, emotion regulation, social skill development and building resilience.
• Provide direct service with students and professional learning opportunities to school staff and parents.
• Work with school teams to support mental health needs of students at Kindergarten to Grade 6 level as well as intermediate and high school level (group presentations, group work, and individual sessions at Tier 2).
• Data collection will be included to evaluate the impact of services.

Skills

Group facilitation

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in related field

Professional registration (Ontario social work/psychology)

Tools

Google applications

Job description

Mental Health Worker - Term

Special Education and Student Services Department

Non-Affiliated CAT1

(Temporary)

*If you are a current OCSB employee, you must use your OCSB ATE account to apply to this vacancy.*

The OCSB is currently seeking a Mental Health Worker - Term . The possible work addresses for this position can be found in our school directory.

Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board: The OCSB proudly serves over 50,000 students across 90+ work locations. We offer an education that respects all faiths' universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment, fulfilling careers, and the opportunity to make a difference in our students' lives.

The OCSB is committed to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as individuals who can contribute to continuous diversification of ideas.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

Under the direction of the Mental Health and Well-Being Lead the Mental Health Worker will provide psychoeducation groups to students relating to stress management, emotion regulation, social skill development and building resilience. In addition to the direct service with students, providing professional learning opportunities to school staff and parents will be expected. The Mental Health Worker will work with school teams to support the mental health needs of students at the Kindergarten to Grade 6 level as well as at the intermediate and high school level (i.e., classroom presentations, group work and seeing students individually at the Tier 2 level if needed). Data collection will be included in this role to evaluate the impact of services.

The Mental Health Worker will be an integral member of the SESS team and will contribute within a multidisciplinary framework (understanding all three Tiers of interventions in association to our OCSB Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being strategy). The Mental Health Worker is required to support and recommend best mental health practices at the Tier 1 and 2 level while promoting capacity across our school system.

Job Description:

• A member of the Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers, the College of Psychologists of Ontario or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
• Has or is working towards a Masters degree in a related field to this position
• Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds and group facilitation
• Ability to collect, track and analyze data
• Experience giving presentations and providing learning opportunities to staff, students and parents
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams as well as independently
• Solid interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills
• Proven problem solving and decision making ability

Required Qualifications:

• A.S.I.S.T and /or SafeTALK training/ SMH-ON Prepare, Prevent; Respond: Suicide Prevention / Life Promotion Literacy for School Staff
• Training in various School Mental Health Ontario Evidence-Based Trainings
• IIRP Restorative Practices Training
• Trauma Informed Training (Individual and System Based Approaches)
• Familiarity with Google applications

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) temporary position with an annual salary range of $95,098 - $103,153 .

The start date would be as soon as possible with an anticipated end date of January 15, 2027.

Interviews: We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates are encouraged to check spam and junk mail boxes often for Board correspondence.

Reference Policy: We value your privacy. References will only be contacted if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process.

If you are not currently an OCSB employee, you will be required to provide an appropriate, original Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check dated within the last six months before you can commence employment.

AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department via email at [e-mail] prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Information Collection Authority and Purpose: Pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) , personal information is collected under the statutory authority of Section 265(1)(d) of the Education Act , as amended. This information may be utilized for any or all of the primary administrative functions relating to the operational activities of the Ottawa Catholic School Board, including educational programs and services, student records, and interactions with Ministries of the Government of Ontario. The Board’s ‘ Notice of Collection Use and Disclosure ’, the ‘ Protection of Privacy Policy ’, and the supplementary document ‘ Privacy and Information Management of Personal Information’ are accessible on the Board’s website at www.ocsb.ca. Inquiries may be directed to the school Principal or to the Privacy Officer, Ottawa Catholic School Board, 570 West Hunt Club Road, Nepean, ON K2G 3R4. Contact information: 613-224-2222 | [e-mail] .