The Eating Disorder Clinician will be responsible to provide in-depth psychosocial assessments, to include the identification of child, adolescent and family strengths, and assess and incorporate problem-solving abilities, dynamics, interactions, attitudes, feelings and cultural issues in relation to the child and adolescent with an eating disorder.

The Eating Disorder Clinician will work collaboratively with the team in the initial multidisciplinary assessment to develop and implement a plan of intervention, which incorporates a range of facets including education, coping and compliance. This will be achieved through a variety of modalities including individual therapy, family therapy, group work, consultation, case management, community outreach and advocacy. The Eating Disorder Clinician will identify and make referrals to appropriate supports and resources as required. The Eating Disorder Clinician delivers care utilizing Family Based Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy – Eating Disorder.

The Eating Disorder Clinician will function as an integral member of the multidisciplinary health care team in the provision of patient care as well as provides service navigation for the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Eating Disorder Program servicing patients 25 and under with the potential of travel between multiple sites.

The Eating Disorder Clinician must demonstrate ability to provide strong written and oral communication skills and accurate and timely documentation which meets both professional college and organizational standards as well as proficiency in multiple computer applications, and must have strong interpersonal skills including a demonstrated ability to work independently and in a collaborative team setting.

Sound knowledge of community resources and supports with a focus on child and youth, and transitional young adults eating disorders. Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize according to need and risk.

Education :

• Masters of Social work degree or Masters of Clinical Counselling from an accredited School
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or appropriate governing College

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Unless otherwise stated applicants must have a minimum educational requirement of Grade 12 or equivalent and must demonstrate proven workplace excellence through commitment to strong job performance and attendance.

Please be reminded that as a Regional Health Centre, in order to provide the necessary patient care, our operations run 24 / 7. Therefore, depending on the program for which you are applying, it may be an expectation that you are available to work week days and weekends, as well as all shifts - days, evenings, and nights.