161-26-4 Registered Social Worker – Play Therapy Counsellor Requisition Number

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REGIS002267

Posted : August 19, 2026 Full-Time On-site

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Description Registered Social Worker – Play Therapy – 161-26-4

Child and Youth Health, Wellbeing

Full-Time Contract

Applications will be received by Six Nations of the Grand River and Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) up until 4:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday , September 2 2026,

for the

Social Worker – Play Therapy

with

Child and Youth Health, Wellbeing.

The Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form, Job Posting and Job Description are available for printing from the www.greatsn.com website. Online applications accepted through My Job Search .

NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.

Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Registered Social Worker – Play Therapy provides developmentally appropriate, evidence-informed play therapy services to children, youth, and their families within the Child and Youth Health Services team. The position emphasizes therapeutic play as the primary modality of treatment, utilizing clearly defined play therapy models, expressive techniques, and child-centred clinical processes.

Services are delivered in alignment with accredited play therapy principles, including therapeutic limit-setting, attunement, symbolic communication, and the therapeutic powers of play. Practice is grounded in culturally safe, trauma-informed, attachment-focused, and strengths-based approaches that support children’s emotional expression, regulation, resilience, and healing.

Type

Full Time Contract

Closing Date

September 2 2026

Hours of Work

35/week

Wage

*A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications. *

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree in Social Work, RSW from an accredited Social Work Program

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, RSW from an accredited Social Work Program plus 3-5 years of counselling experience

Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Demonstrated training and clinical experience in play therapy and/or play‑based, expressive therapeutic approaches

Knowledge of child development, attachment theory, trauma‑informed care, and family systems





Demonstrated knowledge and experience working clinically with children, youth, and families

Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Knowledge of confidentiality requirements under PHIPA

Knowledge of relevant consent, capacity, and mental health legislation

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems

Valid Class “G” driver’s licence and reliable transportation

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work has a high public profile, extensive public contact and is subject to deadlines and interruptions.

Work may at times be subject to unscheduled hours and out of office sessions including home visits

Provide Sensitivity to areas of cultural competence, relevancy and appropriateness to patients, knowledge of psycho-social issues related to the Six Nations Community and determinants of Health.

Work may at times be subject to unscheduled hours, must be flexible with time.

Work requires the ability to work independently and with competence in diverse areas; physical activity; mental stress; requires working inside and outside; in community homes; requires extensive interactions with the public of all ages, which at times may be hostile or irate; requires interruptions, deadlines, and unscheduled hours.

Work requires the ability to prioritize tasks with in the child and youth social work service, work independently clinically with minimal functional supervision, and cope with many demands and time constraints.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

With the Maternal Child & Youth Health Manager Receives direction, guidance, encouragement; discusses plans and priorities.

With the Child & Youth Health Clinical Lead

Receives guidance; discusses plans and priorities or interacts to ensure tasks are done efficiently and effectively.

With Other Staff

Promotes courtesy, co-operation and teamwork with all staff.

With External Agencies





Represents and promotes Six Nations interests relative to health services; maintains awareness of legislative policy and program changes; seeks to develop close working relationships.

With the Public

Represents and promotes the health services interests of Six Nations; works in a courteous, co-operative positive and proactive manner, provides information and advice.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Master’s Degree in Social Work, RSW from an accredited Social Work Program

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, RSW from an accredited Social Work Program plus 3-5 years of counselling experience

Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Demonstrated training and clinical experience in play therapy and/or play‑based, expressive therapeutic approaches

Knowledge of child development, attachment theory, trauma‑informed care, and family systems

Demonstrated knowledge and experience working clinically with children, youth, and families

Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Knowledge of confidentiality requirements under PHIPA

Knowledge of relevant consent, capacity, and mental health legislation

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems

Valid Class “G” driver’s licence and reliable transportation

Other Related Skills:

Familiar with the Six Nations Community and highly sensitive to Six Nations Culture

Exhibits a high degree of initiative and self-direction

Ability to work with tact and discretion; high level of public relation skills and good project management skills.

CPR and First Aid certification preferred

Highly motivated, able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Good clinical experience working with CBT.

Asset with member of valuable standing with OPA (Ontario Psychiatry Association)

IMPACT OF ERROR:

Errors in judgement and in the conduct of duties could lead to loss credibility, poor public relation, confusion, duplication of effort and misinformation being given to the Director of Health Services, Human Services Committee, Six Nations Elected Council, Government Agencies and the public.

CONTROL:

Guiding principles set by Health Services Department and Six Nations Elected Council. Works within the administrative policies and procedures established by the Six Nations Elected Council for the Health Services Department and other legislation provided by the respective governments.

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