Mental Health Worker – Eating Disorders Program

We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Job Summary

The Mental Health Worker provides services to transitional-aged outpatients (18 to 25 years) as part of the inter-professional team. The Mental Health Worker has the clinical skills and experience to assess, plan, coordinate and provide treatment and support services to Clinic clients. They function as an inter-professional team member, providing a range of clinical services, including assessment, group, individual, couple and / or family therapy where indicated, as well as community liaison and collateral work regarding clients. They role model professional and organizational core competencies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Experience in Family Based Treatment for Eating Disorders and CBT-E are an asset
• Experience relevant to working with Eating disorder patients and their families preferred
• Experience relevant to working in an Outpatient Child and Family Mental Health Program, family therapy, individual therapy, group therapy and case management
• Demonstration of acceptable knowledge of psychological / social work principles, methods and techniques, and ability to apply them in an outpatient mental health setting
• Ability to work flexibly in a multi-disciplinary team is a requirement of the position
• Psychological assessment knowledge and skills are preferred
• Demonstration of initiative and sound clinical judgment
• Role models both professional and organizational core competencies.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated problem assessment skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrated individual leadership skills
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and families as well as other members of the healthcare team within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Centre.
• Always with compassion
• Power of many
• Serve with purpose
• Every voice matters

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