Child & Youth Counsellor (Casual 0.0 FTE)

Duties:

Plan and implement Child and Youth Counsellor Programs to youth with early onset major psychiatric disorder.

Maintain appropriate records and statistics for regular reporting.

Confer and cooperate with other Child and Youth Counsellors, and treatment team members in the provision of comprehensive assessment and treatment services.

Ensure a safe and therapeutic milieu within the unit, including management of crisis situations.

Supervise Child and Youth Counsellor Students as needed.

Manage crisis situations and adhere to policy and guidelines for admission procedures.

Lead and participate in groups with patients and families.

Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.

Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment and Discrimination Free Workplace Policy.

Qualifications:

Child & Youth Care Advanced Diploma or Bachelor of Child & Youth Care.

Experience in working with youth in “therapeutic milieu”.

Ability to create and maintain therapeutic relationships with youth and to relate to other team members.

Willingness to work variable hours, evenings and weekends and to be involved in all types of Child and Youth Counsellor Programs as set out by the Department/Program.

Ability to develop, implement and facilitate groups.

Possess up-to-date CPR and Safety and Security in the Workplace workshop.

Ability to write and communicate effectively.

Knowledge of computers/ability to learn computer skills appropriate to patient record keeping needs.

English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading, and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.