Department: Child and Adolescent Mental Health UnitAs part of the multidisciplinary team within the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Program theYouth worker provide crisis stabilization, assessment, and treatment for clients and their families who experience psychiatric, social, emotional, and/or behavioral problems. The Child and Youth worker supports in the development of safety plans, develops and takes part in therapeutic activities, running both individual and group for youth and parents.QUALIFICATIONSSuccessful completion of a Child and Youth Worker Diploma from an accredited community college requiredRegistered with the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Counsellors requiredCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate an assetMinimum two (2) years experience in the field of mental health is an assetKnowledge/experience in mental health and withdrawal management is an assetKnowledge and experience in crisis assessment and safety planningExperience with running and leading groups with youth and parents.SKILLS/ABILITIESExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written,



requiredAble to work independently in a team setting requiredAbility to function with minimal supervisionDemonstrated computer application experience requiredGood attendance and work record requiredMust demonstrate commitment to ensure your safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitorsMust support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organizationBilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the OPSEU (Local 662) CollectiveAgreementNorth Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL PROSPECT EMPLOYER

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