Lynwood Charlton Centre (LCC) is a publicly funded charitable organization in the City of Hamilton which provides a spectrum of innovative and evidence-based, mental health services, including live in Treatment Centre , Day Treatment Services, Community-Based Services including in–home and school-based services, to children, youth, families and the community.

The Centre is licensed by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and accredited by the Canadian Centre for Accreditation.

We are currently seeking to hire a permanent Full-Time Live In Treatment Centre Child and Youth Care Practitioner for the Charlton Hall Live In Treatment Program Location may change based on the needs of the program

Role Overview

Working under the direction of the Program Manager, the Live In Treatment Centre Child and Youth Care Practitioners is responsible for the provision of day-to-day care and utilizing best practice and evidence informed treatment interventions with children/youth in a Live in Treatment Centre. The Live in Treatment Centre Child and Youth Care Practitioner will perform prime worker/coach duties through developing effective relationships with caregivers/guardians and service providers in the community.

What we Offer

· $ 30.00 hour, benefits at three months and penion at 12 months

· Employee assistance program

· Onsite parking, business casual dress, and a fantastic team of co-workers

Main Duties and Responsibilities

· Providing a secure, predictable, and therapeutic environment for the children and youth in the residential program

· Ensuring the basic needs of the children and youth in the Live in Treatment program are met

· Planning, developing and implementing individual and group therapeutic programming

· Maintain clinical records, assessments and reports according to agency and program policy and procedures

· Handle,



dispense and administer medication according to agency and program policy and procedures

· Will provide leadership while in the role of Shift Coordinator, Acting Building Supervisor in the absence of more senior personnel

· Provide telephone crisis support to caregivers as per individual plans

· Attend to facility safety and security, cleanliness as per relevant policy and procedure

· Providing treatment to children/youth and families

· Case Management of children/youth and families engaged in the Live In Treatment program

· Perform duties as assigned.

Experience Required

· Experience working with children and youth in a treatment setting

Skills Required

· Clinical Skills

· Enhanced Crisis Management Skills

· Enhanced Interpersonal Skills

· Enhanced Problem Solving and Decision-Making Skills

· Enhanced Job Task Planning and Organization Skills

· Enhanced Written Skills

· Professionalism Skills

· Oral Communication Skills

Knowledge Required

· Knowledge of child and youth mental health and relevant evidence informed treatment interventions

Education and training Qualification(s)

· Diploma in CYC, or Equivalent from recognized community college or a BA in a related field

· G class driver’s License.

· First Aid certification

Other requirements

· Broad Records Check done within the past six months.

· Medical Clearance

· Reference check

Period of Application: September 10 to 16th, 2026 (Internal only);

Beginning September 17th to 30th, 2026(External)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Education:

- DCS / DEC (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Child and Youth Care Practitioner( Please note that we do not hire PSW for this role) (Canada)
🏢 Lynwood Charlton Centre
📍 Canada