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Lead Mental Health Clinician - Youth Services - Regular Full Time
Location:
Hamilton, ON
Description:
Hours of work : Days Monday - Friday. Flexibility around hours, including occasional evening work is required Who We Are The work of Good Shepherd is based on a fundamental belief in offering hope, respect and support to marginalized and vulnerable members of our community. Our services include emergency food transitional housing and education for homeless and street-involved youth; hospice palliative care; community mental health programs; and supportive housing programs. We are committed to integrating Harm Reduction practices into our programs and to prioritizing the rights, dignity, and choices of those who use substances. By integrating a Harm Reduction framework at Good Shepherd, we can decrease barriers to service and better support some of our community's most marginalized members. This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd - Youth Services This role is crucial for the integration of services within Youth Services and external agencies, aiming to improve overall mental health care coordination and outcomes for clients. The incumbent will also support youth during urgent mental health crises and participate in community collaboration efforts to enhance the continuity and effectiveness of mental health services How You Will Make an Impact You will be responsible for providing leadership in mental health services for youth, particularly those who are unhoused or at risk. This involves creating and executing comprehensive mental health assessments and treatment plans tailored to individual needs, including behavior management. You will collaborate closely with families through mediation and counseling, maintain client confidentiality, and ensure the adherence to an anti-racism/anti-oppression framework in all interactions. Additionally, you will engage in direct communication with other healthcare professionals like psychiatrists to coordinate care and manage medication, ensuring that all treatments align with best practices and the latest developments in the mental health field. Key responsibilities also include active participation in team meetings, supporting the Clinical Manager in administrative tasks, policy development, and quality assurance of the Youth Services Mental Health Program. You will provide training and guidance to new and existing team members, promote effective communication within the team, and act as an advocate for youth to ensure they receive necessary referrals and supports. What You'll Bring to Our Team Assessment skills, counseling and case management skills, acquired through a combination of education (MSW, BSW, MA or M.Ed in counselling) and experience in mental health service provision Knowledge of community resources and services, social and environmental determinants of health, evidence informed practices in working in child/adolescent mental health, ability to develop and facilitate programs/groups to teach emotional and behavioral management skills Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team setting Current CPR and First Aid certificate Valid driver's license required Excellent verbal and written communication, computer, interpersonal and organizational skills. Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd Centres Fluency in a language in addition to English is an asset What We Offer Be a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Staff recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and EMPLOYEE / FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING atmosphere Make a difference and provide HOPE Extended benefits Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve. Good Shepherd welcomes and encourages applications from all people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you need accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 905-528-XXXX. Good Shepherd has a mandatory verification of COVID-19 vaccination policy. More information on the full policy requirements and accommodation allowances will be provided to those selected for an interview. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Good Shepherd Centres
Posted:
April 24 on ApplicantPRO
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Lead Mental Health Clinician - Youth Services - Regular Full Time is a Nurse & Healthcare Mental Health Worker Job at Good Shepherd Centres located in Hamilton ON. Find other listings like Lead Mental Health Clinician - Youth Services - Regular Full Time by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Mental Health Worker Jobs.
Lead Mental Health Clinician - Youth Services - Regular Full Time is a Nurse & Healthcare Mental Health Worker Job at Good Shepherd Centres located in Hamilton ON. Find other listings like Lead Mental Health Clinician - Youth Services - Regular Full Time by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Mental Health Worker Jobs.