Deliver brief mental health assessments and interventions for youth across Toronto-area open custody and detention facilities. Use counselling and outreach skills.
The Youth Justice Mental Health ACCESS Coordinator supports youth and families referred from three open detention and custody facilities. Working collaboratively with CTYS and WoodGreen Community Services, this position develops individualized plans using strength-based and trauma-informed approaches. The coordinator provides brief services, psychoeducation, and pathways to psychological or psychiatric assessment when needed.
Key Responsibilities: Assess and counsel youth referred by three custody facilities
Develop individualized assessment and treatment plans collaboratively
Provide psychoeducation to youth, families, and staff




Facilitate monthly mental health workshops for participating staff
Connect youth and families with ongoing therapeutic supports
Requirements: Graduate degree in Social Work or related helping profession
Registered Social Worker or Registered Psychotherapist membership
Minimum three years’ children’s mental health experience
Youth Justice system and complex concurrent disorders experience
Valid Ontario driver’s licence and daily vehicle access
Apply assessment, counselling, trauma-informed, and outreach expertise while supporting youth connected with Toronto-area Youth Justice services.

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📌 Youth Justice Mental Health Coordinator (Ontario)
🏢 Central Toronto Youth Services
📍 Ontario