Are you looking for a rewarding career working with youth?

Maryvale Adolescent and Family Services

Responsibilities:

To actively engage youth and their families in a therapeutic process that includes assessment, goal setting and evidence-based intervention.
To provide individual, family and group therapy.
To work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
To maintain a strong knowledge base in specialized areas such as anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation and behaviour, borderline personality disorder and other disorders occurring with the youth served.
To formulate treatment plans that incorporate the most appropriate evidence-based interventions, progress statements and discharge summaries.
To quickly assess and pro-actively provide clinical input to the treatment team regarding identified areas of concern or high-risk behaviours.
To demonstrate a high degree of skill relating to parents/guardians regarding the nature of risk situations and to assist parents/guardians with safety planning.
To coordinate services by facilitating relationships between the youth, their family, and all outside resources including social services, health organizations and community schools.
To formulate treatment plans, progress statements and discharge summaries.

Qualifications:

Masters in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling; preferably a minimum of three years’ experience in a setting providing treatment services to youth and their families; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Registration and good standing with the appropriate governing regulatory body.
Experience working with youth or mental health services is a definite asset.

Salary and Benefits:

Competitive

Maryvale offers a positive work environment and is a non-smoking and scent-free campus

Job Types: Full-Time, Part-Time, Permanent, Flexible Work Options

Schedule:

Work Location: In person

Please apply to jletink@maryvale.ca

Application deadline: 2023-05-17