Mental Health Intake Specialist (Mandarin & Cantonese Speaking)
$64,501–$64,501 year
HybridOntario, Canada or Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Administer assessments including Clinical Intake, Triage Assessment, and CITA while triaging clients to appropriate services and providing service navigation and interim support. Deliver these functions in alignment with the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy program guidelines for clients with mild to moderate depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related conditions. Work 14 hours per week in a hybrid model, with one day at the Vaughan office and potential evening shifts or travel to other locations. Requires advanced fluency in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, along with a Registered Social Worker or Social Service Worker credential.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced fluency (written, verbal and reading) in English, Cantonese and Mandarin
- Registered Social Worker or Social Service Worker, with a related social service worker diploma or Bachelor of Social Work
- Full Member (not in qualifying stage) in good standing of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
- Two or more years of experience fulfilling the duties of a Social Worker or Social Service Worker in a mental health setting
- Excellent health assessment skills
- Sound clinical judgment
- Diagnostic skills
- Strong assessment skills to deliver and interpret symptom and outcome measures
- Results-oriented work ethic
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives
- Ability to deliver quality, consistent, and timely results
- Demonstrated analytical skills
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated time management skills
- Demonstrated organizational skills
- Proven written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to adapt readily to change
- Models and promotes the core ethical practice
- Reflects an optimistic attitude
Desired Qualifications
- Two or more years' experience in conducting psychiatric/mental health intake assessments (psychiatric/mental health assessment, gathering relevant information, and triaging), with focus in mood and anxiety disorders
- Proficiency in French/English language skills
- Experience with scheduling and electronic medical record keeping using a clinical management system
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