(TEMPORARY FULL TIME) CYC2-CHILD AND YOUTH COUNSELLOR - EATING DISORDERS UNIT
On-siteWhitby, Ontario, Canada
EXPIREDWhitby, Ontario, CanadaOn-siteFull TimeLarge
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Job Summary
Conduct evaluation, assessment, and therapeutic interventions for adolescents with complex eating disorders and comorbid mental illness using a strength-based model. Provide life skills training, assist in creating management programs, and lead group or individual therapy sessions to foster independence and coping skills. Manage psychiatric crises, diffuse behavioral extremes, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to stabilize disorders while maintaining a safe environment. This 12-month contract closes August 14th, 2026, with some travel required.
Required Qualifications
- Child and Youth Worker Diploma
- OACYC membership in good standing
- Certification in First Aid and CPR
- CPR Level HCP (Health Care Provider)
- Demonstrated experience working with developmental, physically and emotionally disturbed adolescents
- Demonstrated knowledge of normal and abnormal development and treatment approaches (i.e. behaviour management)
- Demonstrated knowledge of individual, family and group assessment and counseling
- Demonstrated knowledge of psychiatric disorders (specifically OCD, and PTSD)
- Demonstrated knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
- Demonstrated knowledge of Child and Family Services Act, Mental Health, and relevant policies and legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and PHIPA
- Demonstrated working knowledge/experience with computers
- Proven excellent interpersonal skills and effective oral/written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership
- Demonstrated excellent organizational, analytical, prioritization, problem-solving, decision-making, critical thinking and conflict resolution abilities
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the position
- Proven good attendance record with the capability of maintaining this same standard
- Some travel
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred knowledge and experience with eating disorders
- Preferred knowledge in CBT and/or DBT
- Meditech experience preferred
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