1.0 Temporary Mental Health Clinican - North Region

OSSTF - Education Workers The Near North District School Board invites applications for : 1.0 Temporary Mental Health Clinician - North Region Effective Immediately to June 21, 2024 L ocation : North Bay, Mattawa & Sturgeon Falls Duties : Provide clinical consultation, assessment, and brief counselling related to student mental health and well-being, while working collaboratively with parent / guardian(s), school staff and community partners Identify and provide support to address the various ways that oppression may be operating and impacting a student’s life and school engagement Provide crisis consultation and intervention for student mental health and well-being concerns Work in collaboration with school Administration, staff, and community services in clinically assessing and responding to Threat Assessment protocols in schools Provide resource navigation to mental health and / or community agencies for students and / or their families Work in collaboration with agencies (e.

g. child protection, healthcare, children’s mental health, etc.) in supporting the mental health and well-being of NNDSB students.

Provide support and guidance in the implementation of mental health promotion activities and student voice initiatives Maintain up-to-date records involving direct and indirect service to students in compliance with the standards outlined by the OCSWSSW or CRPO Contribute to the professional learning / psychoeducation of Board staff, students, and / or families Engage in professional learning development activities as requested by Supervisor and / or the Board that is aligned with system initiatives and / or consistent with the duties of the role Support the mental health program referral intake process as needed Carry out other duties as may be assigned by the Mental Health Lead and / or the Superintendent of Education Education, Experience, and Qualifications : Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Psychotherapy with registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Work or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) is required Training in clinical interviewing and evidence-informed interventions with children and youth is required Experience providing various treatment modalities (CBT, Motivational Interviewing, DBT strategies, etc.

to children and youth is required Ability to support culturally relevant and identity affirming programming to a diverse group of students and parents is required Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals is required Strong verbal and written communication skills are required Experience working in educational settings is an asset Experience leading in-service training or making public presentations is an asset Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle is required Rate of Pay : $38.

82 per hour plus 4% vacation pay and applicable statutory holiday pay Please ensure your have uploaded your applicable Educational Diploma(s) and / or Degree(s) to your Apply to Education Portfolio We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and / or current barriers to equity.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada The Near North District School Board is committed to supporting an inclusive and accessible environment.

Accessibility standards address issues that pose major barriers for people with disabilities (i.e. physical barrier, information or communication barrier, etc.

Please ask us how we may help you by contacting : Human Resources Department, Near North District School Board963 Airport Road, PO Box 3110North Bay, ON P1B 8H1 Phone (705) 472-7015 ext. 5068 - Fax (705) 472-5412