[XE461] Mental Health Worker – Eating Disorders Program

[XE461] Mental Health Worker – Eating Disorders Program

Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Job Summary





The Mental Health Worker provides services to Child and Adolescent outpatients and their family as part of the inter-professional team. The Mental Health Worker has the clinical skills and experience to assess, plan, coordinate and provide treatment and support services to Clinic clients within the Eating Disorder Program. They function as an inter-professional team member, providing a range of clinical services, including assessment, group, individual, couple and/or family therapy where indicated, as well as community liaison and collateral work regarding clients. They role model professional and organizational core competencies.

Skills & Abilities

• Experience in Family Based Treatment for Eating Disorders an asset
• Experience relevant to working with Eating disorder patients and their families preferred
• Experience relevant to working in an Outpatient Child and Family Mental Health Program, family therapy, individual therapy, group therapy and case management
• Demonstration of acceptable knowledge of psychological/social work principles, methods and techniques,



and ability to apply them in an outpatient mental health setting
• Ability to work flexibly in a multi-disciplinary team is a requirement of the position
• Psychological assessment knowledge and skills are preferred
• Demonstration of initiative and sound clinical judgment
• Role models both professional and organizational core competencies.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated problem assessment skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrated individual leadership skills
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and families as well as other members of the healthcare team within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity,



equity and inclusion
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Centre.
• Always with compassion
• Power of many
• Serve with purpose
• Every voice matters

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or other Master’s level degree/equivalent from an accredited university, with child and adolescent mental health training and expertise.
• Registration in good standing with the appropriate College or professional association, to comply with licensing according to hospital professional practice requirements.

Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.

At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment.



We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.

The original job offer can be found in Kit Job:
https://www.kitjob.ca/job/90061799/xe461-mental-health-worker-eating-disorders-program-newmarket/?utm_source=html