Social Worker or Psychotherapist

Written By Craig McKenzie

1.0FTE Permanent Position (35 Hours/Week)
2024-12

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

  1. A current member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and/or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

  2. Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Mental Health or other related health field.

  3. Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a Psychotherapist / MSW / Therapist.

OR

  1. A current member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and/or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

  2. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Mental Health or other related health field.

  3. Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Psychotherapist / BSW / Therapist.

SKILLS:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with clients, parents, and professional staff as evidenced by:

    ▪ concisely written clinical reports

    ▪ detailed treatment programs, and

    ▪ effective verbal presentations to the relevant community, peer group and service consumers.

  • The ability to provide therapeutic interventions with individuals, groups, and family systems.

  • Knowledge of a wide range of therapeutic treatment options as well as the skill and ability to provide such treatment to people of all ages with mental health issues.

  • Competency in gathering information from diverse sources and making useful application to intervention efforts.

  • Ongoing commitment to professional growth and development.

  • Contributes to the culture, professionalism, and identity of the agency in a positive manner.

  • The ability to be responsive to identified needs, gaps in service and add innovative thinkingto the delivery of children and youth mental health services.

  • Working knowledge of the different referral agencies/services available within the SCCYScatchment area.

  • Adherence to a professional code of ethics.

  • Working knowledge of the legislation governing the practice of mental health treatment.

POSTING DATE: December 5, 2024
POSTING END DATE: December 19, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
SALARY: $35.09 - $41.67 per hour
LOCATION: 190 Front St. N., Sarnia, ON, N7T 5S3
SHIFT: Standard schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:30AM – 4:30PM. Please note staff may be required to work outside of this schedule.
START DATE: As soon as possible.
OTHER: Health and dental benefit coverage, pension plan, EAP, flexible schedule, and hybrid working arrangements, etc.

Interested applicants are asked to apply via email: hr@stclairchild.ca by 4:30 PM on the posting end date with, “2024-12” as the subject line.

We thank you in advance for your interest in St. Clair Child & Youth Services, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with St. Clair Child & Youth Services policy, offers of employment to prospective employees are conditional upon disclosure of satisfactory police check, dated within the last twelve (12) months of the offer, as well as proof of required education and any certifications and/or training.

St. Clair Child & Youth Services welcomes applications from racialized groups, First Nation Inuit or Métis persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

We encourage applications from bilingual applicants proficient in both French and English, as this skill is valuable in enhancing communication and supporting our diverse community.

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you are selected to move forward in this application process, please notify Human Resources as soon as possible of your needs.

Craig McKenzie