Clinical Therapist
Aurora, ON, Canada
Job Description
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Kinark has introduced a benefit that gives employees in eligible roles the opportunity to work partially or fully remote if they choose to opt-in for this benefit. This role (Clinical Therapist) is assessed as a Roamer position requiring minimal days in the office (2 days per week) unless business demands require.
The Clinical Therapist is an integral part of a busy, dynamic and growing clinical program at Kinark Child and Family Services, Community Based Child and Youth Mental Health program in York region. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the Clinical Therapist will be required to liaise with internal and external collaterals in the provision of clinical services. The Clinical Therapist will be responsible for completing comprehensive clinical assessments and formulate and develop individualized treatment plans prior to providing individual, family, and/or group therapy to high risk and complex children, youth, and families within an office-based, as well as a community-based setting, as required. The successful candidate will be required to work some evenings per week based on client needs.
Duties & Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Complete an initial comprehensive assessment, conceptualizing the multiple layers and concurrent mental health issues, needs, diagnoses, substance use issues, and medical conditions.
- Conduct risk assessments and develop safety plans.
- Utilize commitment strategies to obtain commitment to therapeutic engagement, while assessing client readiness and stage of change.
- Complete a comprehensive formulation and treatment plan as a foundation for treatment, with input from collateral sources and multidisciplinary team integrated.
- Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed in order to comply with changes in clients' status.
- Provide intervention, with clinical outcomes to be achieved through application of evidenced-based practices with ongoing monitoring of impact.
- Focus on the youth?s potential for developing/sustaining pro-social, self-regulation of mental health symptoms, related behaviours (e.g. substance use, conflict management, anger management)
- Independently complete required documentation adherent to policy of progress/contact notes describing each client contact and how that contact relates to treatment goals.
- Collaborate with other members of the treatment team and participate in interagency/team meetings.
Qualifications:
- A master?s level Degree in a Health-Related Discipline (MSW, MA, MSc) with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience is preferred.
- Candidates with a Bachelor?s Degree in Social Work with extensive and relevant experience will also be considered.
- Must be registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) as a Social Worker, the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
- Must be eligible and able to perform Psychotherapy as defined under the act.
- A minimum of 3 years relevant experience working in a mental health setting, is required.
- Excellent clinical assessment, formulation and treatment planning skills is essential.
- Training and or experience in DBT and CBT are considered assets for this position.
- Experience with providing a broad range of clinical services and demonstrated effective work with a child and adolescent population who present a variety of clinically challenging issues.
- Demonstrated expertise in family therapy, including brief models, and advanced group skills with children and parents are preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the principles of cultural competency specifically diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Experience working with diverse cultures and/or a second language and computer competency are considered assets for this position.
- Travel is required for this position; the successful candidate must have a valid Ontario driver?s license, access to a reliable vehicle and be willing to obtain automobile insurance which includes driving for business purposes with a minimum liability of one million dollars
Kinark Child and Family Services conditions of employment include but are not limited to successful Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, completed Pre-Employment Medical certificate, and proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated is defined as having received all required doses of a World Health Organization Approved COVID-19 Vaccine at least one of which being approved for use in Canada and 14 days have passed since your last dose. Proof of vaccination for each vaccine dose received is required.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD2171138
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationAurora, ON, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned