Social Worker Child & Adolescent Outpatient Program

To provide services for children adolescents and transitional aged youth with a mental illness disorder. The clinician will provide a comprehensive assessment and treatment plan and employ a range of evidenced based therapies designed to improve outcomes for clients. This will include case conferences/consultations with treatment providers including physicians schools and other community organizations as deemed appropriate to advocate on behalf of the client. You are responsible for maintaining current information on community resources and to maintain linkages with relevant social service and other agencies. You will be responsible for conducting/co-facilitating CBT DBT groups for Children and Adolescents. You will provide both short and long term therapy and case management based on needs.

Qualifications :

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission vision and values of accountability respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• Master of Social Work (child focus) required
• Must have membership in OCSWSSW.
• Minimum of 3- 5 years previous clinical experience in child and adolescent mental health with demonstrated knowledge skill and ability in the holistic assessment treatment and evaluation of clients required
• Strong clinical skills - assessment counseling and discharge planning/community integration.
• Knowledge skills certification in CBTDBT and Solution Focused Therapy preferred
• Must have a strong Family Therapist background
• Knowledge and skills related to crisis intervention required
• Demonstrated previous group experience with this population
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development
• Demonstrated ability to document according to college standards
• Demonstrated ability to function independently and be self-directed to think critically and problem solve effectively
• Working knowledge of current best practices for addictions treatment
• Demonstrated capacity to deliver culturally sensitive and appropriate patient care
• Commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Knowledge of Halton Community Resources an asset
• Excellent employment and attendance record
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.
• Knowledge of DSM as it relates to the child and adolescent population.
• Previous experience with electronic documentation preferred.

Additional Information :

Hours: Monday to Friday - Day shift and 1 evening per week (hours subject to change based on operational requirements)

Salary: $47.039 to $60.979 per hour

Date Posted: June 9 2026

Internal Applicants due by: June 16 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity equity and inclusion throughout our operations policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do motivated by a job well done and as committed to excellence quality and patient satisfaction as we are wed like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

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We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health Safety & Wellness team prior to their start date as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcares Immunization Policies.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1