The Child and Youth Worker (CYW) functions as a valuable member of the interdisciplinary team and provides care to children and youth with complex mental health issues primarily within the acute, inpatient setting. Solid knowledge and skills include, but are not limited to establishment of effective therapeutic relationships, utilization of developmentally appropriate approaches, assessment of mental status, crisis intervention, and implementation and evaluation of various therapeutic interventions. The CYW offers support, education, and coaching to children, youth and their families.
Diploma in Child and Youth Counseling or Degree in Child and Youth Care
Current full Professional Certified membership with the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Counselors (OACYC) preferred
Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) preferred
A minimum of two (2) years child and youth mental health inpatient experience
Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and evaluating individual and group programming
Demonstrates OACYC Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
Demonstrated skill in effective crisis management
Demonstrated knowledge and skill in Child and youth mental health services
Demonstrated knowledge in developmental psychology and psychopathology
Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Health Care Consent Act, and Personal Health Information Protection Act
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and establish therapeutic relationships with clients and team members
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning
Evidence of self-motivation, enthusiasm, and flexibility
