1.0 FTE Permanent Mental Health Worker

1.0 FTE PERMANENT MENTAL HEALTH Worker

Start Date : August 2024

Location : To be determined

$71,000 to $89,000 - Competitive Compensation and Benefits Packages

The SNCDSB Mental Health Worker will be a valued and key member of our internal Mental Health and Well-being Team. The Mental Health Worker is a 12-month position and will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide both in person and virtual support to our students, families, staff and communities within the SNCDSB.

The Mental Health Worker will coordinate and implement student mental health supports in alignment with the board-wide Mental Health Strategy.

The Mental Health Worker will enhance school board capacity to address student mental health and support needs, with the following key responsibilities :

• Ability to work effectively with a full range of students, including students with special needs, utilizing specific skills and training;
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with students, families, teachers, administrators, and internal and external stakeholders;
• Providing individual and / or family counselling (in person or virtual) and support to students as determined necessary by the Mental Health Lead;
• Identifying, assessing, and responding respectfully to sensitive and confidential student issues;
• Developing and facilitating group sessions for students as required, and delivering classroom-based programming upon request;
• Ability to provide risk assessments for students and refer students to external services and supports;
• Connecting and liaising with community agencies and outside professionals to ensure timely and targeted support for our students;
• Participate in ongoing clinical supervision with the board's Mental Health Leader;
• Ability to manage a caseload, effectively prioritize and provide follow up on a case-by-case basis using evidence and measurement based care;
• Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously on a day-to-day basis;
• Ability to build safe, supportive, and genuine relationships with all members of school communities;
• Maintain case files and reports that are in compliance with PHIPA;

Maintains confidentiality and the dignity of all they serve.

Conditions of Employment :

Registered and in good standing with a College recognized by the Psychotherapy Act.

Minimum of five-year experience in the human services or mental health field is preferred.

Knowledge of child and adolescent development, systems theory, family dynamics and the clinical assessment process;

Successful Completion of all Safety training courses

Must undergo a successful vulnerable police record check

Successful completion of postsecondary degree in a social work or related field

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to https : / / sncdsb.simplication.com / by June 17, 2024.

The Superior North Catholic District School Board is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and school communities.

The Superior North Catholic District School Board seeks to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free and will provide accommodations to applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Please inform the Human Resources Department in advance of any part of the process.

Successful candidates must provide a current satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) prior to commencing employment with SNCDSB.

SNCDSB will provide successful candidates with a letter to submit to the OPP. Please review the requirements for the VSC at Ontario Provincial Police - Online Police Records Check.