Job Category: Allied Health
Hospital Location: Newmarket ON
Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time
Number of Positions: 1
Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $47.05 - $60.99
Why Join Our Team?
A people-first workplace environment that prioritizes belonging, wellness, and psychological safety.
Hybrid, virtual, and in-person working environment (where applicable).
Progressive health and dental benefit plans.
HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing.
Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships.
If you are ready to embrace this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of Southlake Health, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team, making a difference in the lives of our employees and the community we serve!
About the role:
The Mental Health Worker provides services to Child and Adolescent outpatients and their family 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 within the Eating Disorder Program. 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
What you bring:
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.
Registration in good standing with the appropriate College or professional association, to comply with licensing according to hospital professional practice requirements.
Experience in Family Based Treatment for Eating Disorders an asset
Experience relevant to working with Eating disorder patients and their families preferred
Experience relevant to working in an Outpatient Child and Family Mental Health Program, family therapy, individual therapy, group therapy and case management
Demonstration of acceptable knowledge of psychological/social work principles, methods and techniques, and ability to apply them in an outpatient mental health setting
Ability to work flexibly in a multi-disciplinary team is a requirement of the position
Psychological assessment knowledge and skills are preferred
Demonstration of initiative and sound clinical judgme
Role models both professional and organizational core competencies.
Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
Demonstrated problem assessment skills
Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
Demonstrated individual leadership skills
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.
Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion
Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Health
Southlake Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace where our community can thrive.
Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.
We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants who may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify the Human Resources Department when contacted for an interview. The People, Culture and Experience team will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process, which…