Child & Youth Counsellor, Child Mental Health, C (J0624-0308 )

Job Description

Child & Youth Counsellor, Child Mental Health, C (J0624-0308 )

Company Bio

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care.

At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation.

North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community.

As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

Position Summary

Child & Youth Counsellor, Child Mental Health Inpatient Unit

You will provide direct care to patients and families experiencing acute psychiatric condition(s), with a focus on social skills, strengths, development and functioning in the context of the family and milieu.

You will develop and implement a plan of care in collaboration with the child / family and other health care team members.

You will maintain clinical competence and knowledge through continuing education and life-long learning. You have superior communication and interpersonal skills, effortlessly connecting with physicians, staff, patients, and families, and display a high degree of professionalism, with the ability to work independently, in small groups and in a team environment.

You demonstrate strong problem-solving, critical thinking and decision making skills. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and / or transforming care through research and innovation.

This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, learners, volunteers and families

On a practical level, you will

• Provide direct care to patients and families experiencing acute psychiatric condition(s)
• Develop and implement a plan of care in collaboration with the child / family and other health care team members; attend meetings, maintain records
• Act as a role model and mentors CYC colleagues and students
• As part of the interdisciplinary team, participate in the comprehensive assessment of the adolescent with a focus on psychosocial issues, strengths, and functioning in the context of the family and milieu
• Collaborate to develop individualized and comprehensive plan of care to achieve mutually agreed upon goals
• Participate in quality improvement activities as required
• Engage in evidence based practice and may initiate changes to improve the quality of CYC interventions as appropriate
• Participate in ongoing professional development
• Participate in unit / program / Hospital committees as required

Qualifications

• Certified Child & Youth Counsellor Diploma from a recognized community college
• Baccalaureate degree in related field, preferred
• O.A.C.Y.C. membership, preferred
• Broad experience in an acute psychiatric setting, preferred
• Bilingualism in French / English an asset

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals.

This is a Part Time Casual position with 8 hour shifts on an as needed basis in the Child Mental Health Inpatient Unit. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY : As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.

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