Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician

Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician (#7 / 24) - 2 Positions available

Salary $52,358- $77,801

Position Summary :

The Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician is responsible for providing Children’s Mental Health services including assessment, consultation, and intervention.

Primary responsibilities involve individual and family assessments as well as individual, family and group treatment.

Why you should join our team :

• Competitive Salaries.
• Comprehensive Benefit Plan (Premiums paid by the employer).
• OMERS Pension plan.
• Opportunity for training and advancement.
• Generous Vacation allotment (20+ days to start, Plus 4 floater days, plus 2 wellness days per year).
• Flex-time.
• Supportive Environment.
• Great Workplace Culture.

Knowledge and Skills Required :

• Provide Children’s Mental Health services including : assessment, consultation, and intervention in accordance with prescribed agency, ministry, and legal standards.
• Provide consultation to and work with other staff, agencies, and professionals in the provision of services to children and families.
• Must be able to work in a team setting and independently.
• Provide and promote preventative children’s mental health programs in the Community.
• Must be able to meet the demands of a heavy caseload while meeting reporting deadlines with accuracy and professionalism.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation, agency policies, and procedures.

Location :

Fort Frances, Ontario (may include some travel).

Qualifications :

• Minimum B.S.W. Degree with two to three years experience in Children’s Mental Health.
• Be a member in good standing or able to immediately become a member of a College recognized by the Psychotherapy Act, as authorized to practice the protected act of psychotherapy.
• Applicants with similar academic qualifications and related experience may be considered.

Requirements :

• Must possess a valid Class G Ontario Driver's License and have access to a reliable vehicle with OPCF6A Insurance endorsement and a minimum of $1000 000.00 Liability.
• Clear criminal reference check, Clear Vulnerable Sector check, Clear Internal Records Check,and a Clean Driver’s Abstract.

In an effort to support the health and safety of our Staff, Children and families, employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with all valid, required doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada before hire.

KRRCFS will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to medical reasons, or any other ground protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process.

About Kenora Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services :

Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services is a non-profit community organization funded by the Government of Ontario, legally mandated to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect through the Child and Family Services Act.