The Eating Disorder Clinician will be responsible to provide in-depth psychosocial assessments, to include the identification of child, adolescent and family strengths, and assess and incorporate problem-solving abilities, dynamics, interactions, attitudes, feelings and cultural issues in relation to the child and adolescent with an eating disorder.

The Eating Disorder Clinician will work collaboratively with the team in the initial multidisciplinary assessment to develop and implement a plan of intervention, which incorporates a range of facets including education, coping and compliance.

This will be achieved through a variety of modalities including individual therapy, family therapy, group work, consultation, case management, community outreach and advocacy.

The Eating Disorder Clinician will identify and make referrals to appropriate supports and resources as required.

The Eating Disorder Clinician delivers care utilizing Family Based Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Eating Disorder.

The Eating Disorder Clinician will functionas an integral member of the multidisciplinary health care team in the provision of patient care as well as providesservice navigation for the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Eating Disorder Program servicing patients 25 and under with the potential of travel between multiple sites.

The Eating Disorder Clinicianmust demonstrate ability to provide strong written and oral communication skills and accurate and timely documentation which meets both professional college and organizational standards as well as proficiency in multiple computer applications and must have strong interpersonal skills including a demonstrated ability to work independently and in a collaborative team setting.

Sound knowledge of community resources and supports with a focus on child and youth, and transitional young adults eating disorders.





Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize according to need and risk.

Education: Masters of Social Work degree or Masters of Clinical Counselling from an accredited School Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or appropriate governing College Experience: Minimum 2 years of progressive clinical experience in a health care setting.

Minimum of three years clinical experience providing brief clinical counselling to individuals, families, and groups.

Strong knowledge of various individual, family and group interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & Family Based Therapy for eating disorders.

Minimum of 3 years clinical experience providing individual, family and group therapy to children and teens with eating disorders, within a family context Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in an inpatient, outpatient or day treatment paediatric eating disorder setting preferred.

Competencies: Sounds knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act III, Mental Health Act and Consent to Treat Act Understanding of the DSM IV Excellent knowledge and demonstrated use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Family Based Therapy (FBT) and Dialectical Based Therapy, with an eating disorder population Demonstrated expertise in assessment, psychoeducation, crisis intervention and advocacy skills in working with children, teens and their families experiencing eating disorders Excellent communication, organization,



conflict resolution and teamwork skills Demonstrated ability to work in a quick-paced, changing environment with strong Time Management Skills Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and the ability to teach Proven ability to organize, prioritize and problem-solve effectively Willingness to travel between ED sites Stress and self-care management Advocacy skills Other: Valid drivers license is required Equity & Inclusion RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.

We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Mtis, or Inuk person.

To learn about how RVH is taking steps to create and sustain an equitable, inclusive, accessible and culturally-safe environment, please visit: Accommodations RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process.

We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicants needs are different.

We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment . RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

If you are interested in this position, please apply online before 11:00 p.m. EST on the Requisition Close Date.

If there is no close date listed above, the requisition will remain open until filled.

📌 Eating Disorder Clinician (Barrie)
🏢 Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
📍 Barrie