INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING FOR MEMBERS OF PROFESSIONAL STUDENT SERVICES PERSONNEL (PSSP) 1.0 FTE TEMPORARY FULL- TIME MENTAL HEALTH WORKER Work Location

: Bluewater District School Board Education Centre (BWDSB) in Chesley with travel throughout Grey and Bruce counties.

Dates:

Commencing September 2, 2026 to December 18, 2026. If the incumbent returns or circumstances change the contract dates would be adjusted.

Status

: Temporary

Salary Range

: $79,167.00 - $82,667.00

Supervisor

: Summer Kueneman, Clinical Manager

Position Summary The mental health worker will provide therapeutic supports for students Kindergarten to Grade 12 experiencing social, emotional and behaviour problems in the context of the family, the school, and the community.

In addition, the mental health worker will provide tier one supports for staff and students.

The mental health worker will support the vision, mission, and priorities of BWDSB, while contributing to a positive, supportive, and student-focused team environment.

Bluewater District School Board’s Mental Health Workers are members of the Professional Student Services Personnel, OSSTF District 7 bargaining unit.Professional Student Services Personnel work 10 months per year following the school year calendar.

Duties and Responsibilities

Will provide non-academic therapeutic services to students experiencing social, emotional, and behavioral problems in the context of the family, the school, and the community

Assessment and formulation of treatment needs for students who are identified as requiring mental health service

Collaborate with teachers and school administrators to identify mental health concerns and identify strategies to support student needs in the classroom and school environment

Advocate on behalf of students who are accessing mental health services to support their academic success and well-being while at school

Practice within a strengths-based, anti-oppressive framework, inclusive of cross-cultural considerations that embraces the diversity of students





Participate in cooperative planning meetings with BWDSB staff and community partners to facilitate appropriate referrals that will meet student identified needs

Deliver mental health interventions to individual and groups of students using a wide range of evidenced-based therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Brief Solution Focused, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and motivational Interviewing

Collaborative safety planning for high-risk students, which includes supporting schools to implement appropriate responses to students at risk of self-harm and/or suicide, as well as working collaboratively with community crisis services

Engage in prevention work and tier one education as it relates to various system initiatives

Develop working relationships with community agencies to co-ordinate the delivery of effective programs and connect parents and students with resources

Provide clear, concise, and accurate documentation, protecting privacy and confidentiality, as per the standards and regulations established by the staff members regulatory body, and adhering to the associated policies and procedures of BWDSB

Remain current on relevant research, best practices, legislation, and professional literature

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

Master of Social Work, Psychology or Psychotherapy and a member of the applicable regulated college (or the ability to register) such as Ontario College of Social Workers or Social Service Workers, College of Psychologists of Ontario or a Member of the College of Regulated Psychotherapists of Ontario (or the ability to be registered)

Membership with applicable regulatory body (or the ability to register) is required.

Experience, demonstrated skills, and education in the mental health field required.

Assets





Excellent Interpersonal skills that will help to build solid relationships with students, educators, and community service partners

Experience and expertise delivering and creating psychoeducation and programming to a wide range of audiences, such as students, staff, and other stakeholders

Experience in safety planning, crisis intervention and trauma response

Effectively navigate policies/procedures and advocate for change where needed

Assess the bio/psycho/social needs of students and to assist in the development of programs and strategies to meet these needs

Create and implement collaborative and holistic treatment plans

Complete risk assessments

Work effectively on a multidisciplinary team

Provide comprehensive consultation

Interpret and collect data to inform implementation and evaluation of programs and services

Comprehensive understanding of resources and materials provided by School Mental Health Ontario (SMH-ON)

Expertise in system navigation and coordination of services

Strong organizational skills

Robust written and verbal communication skills

Job Requirements

Access to a reliable vehicle

Eligible to work in Canada

Clean vulnerable sector police check

Eligibility 1) Permanent part time PSSP members – same job classification

-May apply to increase current FTE

-May apply to all or part of posting

-Most senior qualified applicant will be offered position without an interview

2) Permanent PSSP members – different job classification

3) Temporary PSSP members

Equity Bluewater District School Board is committed to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and staff.

Accommodation Bluewater District School Board is committed to providing accommodations in the workplace and for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process.

Wellness Bluewater District School Board is committed to providing a respectful and healthy work setting.

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📌 Temporary Full-time Mental Health Worker (Winnipeg)
🏢 Bluewater district
📍 Winnipeg