Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

JOB TITLE:

CRISIS YOUTH AND FAMILY COUNSELLOR II

REPORTING TO:

CLINICAL DIRECTOR/CLINICAL MANAGER

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Clinical Director or Clinical Manager, the Crisis Youth and Family Counsellor II (Crisis YFC II) will provide telephone, virtual and/or face to face mental health crisis intervention for youth and their families. Crisis intervention involves assessing risk, developing risk safety plans, providing stabilization strategies, and supporting youth and families with brief service interventions until a longer-term service plan can be determined. This position also supports the agency's Quick Access Clinic. The Crisis YFC II will liaise with community partners such as hospitals, schools, police, and other crisis service agencies and will work collaboratively with Durham's Crisis Response Team.

The Crisis YFC II will also provide a combination of family, individual and group therapy for clients, using a variety of theoretical frameworks (see YFC II job description).

QUALIFICATIONS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

oMaster's degree in social work or relevant discipline (i.e. psychology, counselling, education)

oMust be registered and in good standing with an appropriate professional regulatory college (e.g. Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario).

oTraining in Crisis Intervention, Brief Services, Risk Assessment, and Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapies are considered assets.

oTraining in Suicide Risk Assessment and Support is an asset.

oMinimum of 3 years' experience in children's mental health and experience providing crisis intervention with children, youth and families is preferred.

oTravel is required for this position, a valid class G Ontario driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle and an acceptable driving record.

oKnowledge of EMHware/interRAI assessment tools is an asset

oSatisfactory Broad Records Check

oDemonstrated ability to work independently.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clients

oAssess the urgency of crisis calls and prioritize those in most need.

oIdentify presenting concerns and assess risk.

oDevelop plans with families to stabilize the crisis and create safety plans to address risk.

oConnect children/youth and their families with other resources as required.

oProvide brief crisis/stabilization support to youth and families in office, community and in-home.

oProvide waitlist services for children/youth waiting for Frontenac's services who go into crisis.

oProvide short term service for clients, which would be up to a 21-day intervention.

oAssess client skills, knowledge and abilities using current agency formats.

oRecommend clients for psychiatric/psychological assessments, and prepare the assessment material

oComplete appropriate referral form when crisis call is not opened into ongoing service

oMake appropriate referrals to community agencies: i.e. school, social assistance, social activities, etc.

oAssist clients in making proper referrals to Central Intake for on-going services

oTeach skills such as self-management, self-care, crisis management, social, communication, stress management, anger management and life skills, in a short-term situation

oAdvocate for youth and families when necessary

oParticipate in the collaborative Durham Counselling Walk-in Clinic, and other community-based outreach initiatives

Administration

oEngage clients in the evaluation of the Plan of Service for the 21-day response which will include safety planning.

oDocument treatment planning and maintain appropriate agency reports on individuals and families served.

oEnsure that all reports are kept in order and up to date.

oParticipate in community outreach and identified committees.

oCreate and distribute the crisis backup schedule.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

oIn conjunction with supervisor, participate in regular supervision sessions and an annual performance evaluation.

oAttend and participate in scheduled team meetings.

oAttend and participate in In-Service training as scheduled and required and attend recommended professional development opportunities

WORKING CONDITIONS:

oWork is performed in various program settings such as a vehicle, office, classroom setting, in client's home or in the community. The team is currently (temporarily) operating under a hybrid model of working in office and from home.

oWork hours and schedules are set by the Clinical Director / Clinical Manager and may involve rotating shift work.

oRequirement to drive and access to a reliable vehicle.

oMay be required to work with aggressive and/or volatile clients.

The above job description reflects the major aspects of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent in the job. All positions may be assigned to other job-related duties as required from time to time.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $35.00-$39.53 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site gym On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you have a Master's Degree in social work or a relevant discipline (i.e. psychology, counselling, education) ? Do you meet all the requirements listed in the qualifications/conditions of Employment listed in the Job description ? Applicants who do not meet the requirements will not be considered. Are you a registered member and in good standing with an appropriate professional regulatory college (e.g. Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario)? Do you have a minimum of 1 year experience in adolescent mental health?
Education:

Master's Degree (required)
Experience:

Psychotherapy: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Registration with a Regulatory College (required)
Work Location: In person