•  To provide assessments, treatment, family, individual and group counselling for youth and their families.

•  To work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team ensuring parent and youth participation in treatment process and goal setting.

•  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 skills in 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.

1. 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.

2. Registration and good standing with the appropriate governing regulatory body.

3. Experience in working with youth or mental health services is a definite asset.

Competitive

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