Child and Youth Mental Health Counsellor, Mental Health Outreach Team

The position involves the provision of supportive mental health services to children and/or youth, and their families and/or caregivers in an outreach capacity. Services provided include mental health assessment, individual counselling, family work/mediation, crisis intervention, social skills training, psycho-educational training, advocacy and elements of case management.

• Demonstrated expertise across a wide array of child/youth mental health disorders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of assessment, treatment modalities, case management, and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to consult and collaborate with medical and community professionals, agencies, schools, and other services.
• Excellent written and oral communication and report writing.

• Undergraduate degree in Human Services, preferably Child and Youth Care or Social Work.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working with high-risk children and youth and their families, with at least 2 years in a mental health setting.
• Thorough knowledge of community supports and services typically accessed by children, youth, and their families referred to the program.

• This position provides services in a stressful environment, often dealing with crisis situations and requires conflict resolution skills.
• The use of a vehicle in good working order with business insurance and the ability to transport clients and/or children is required.
• Occupational First Aid Level 1 (OFA) certification required.