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12-Month Contract: Outreach Mental Healt Worker Job Location: 643 Park Road North, Brantford Program: Intensive Child and Family Services Job Type: Full Time Contract (12 months) Salary: $55,972 annually Number of Positions: 1 Start Date: February 9, 2026 Reports To: Christina Ferrell, Program Manager POSITION SUMMARY: The Outreach Mental Health Worker provides counseling in the home school, supporting school staff, and in the community. Responsibilities include developing and delivering individualized treatment plans collaboratively and in partnership with families. The worker assists the families in finding appropriate resources and provides crisis support, as required. This worker must be able to work autonomously within a multi-agency team context. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES may include but are not limited to: ProvidingIntensivehome, schoolandcommunity-based assessmentandtreatment intervention forchildren & youth in Brantford,andBrant County (ages 0 18) identified withmentalhealthneedsandtheir families. Service Coordinationandcollaboration in developing individualized goal-focused treatment plans. Provide consultation, supportandtraining to families, schoolsandother agencies Must be able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the families. Caregiver skill building, family sessions and group work are integral and essential components of service delivery Implement client-focused activities, responsive to the needs of clients Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job (written/verbal/implied) Participating/Facilitating as appropriate case conferences, staff meetings, team meetings, etc Being accessibleandaccountable to the team membersandto participate in regular supervision processes Maintaining all records and reports as required by Centre''s policies and procedures Qualifications: Must have Child & Youth Worker (CYW) diploma, or degree/diploma in related field Minimum 3 years'' experience in children''s mental health. Demonstrated experience working with parents, caregiver, and families, including the delivery of structured and informal caregiver skill-building interventions (e.g., psychoeducation, coaching, modelling, and guided practice) Proven ability to support caregivers in building skills related to emotion regulation, behaviour management, communication, boundary setting, safety planning and crisis prevention, tailored to the developmental and mental health needs of their child or youth A demonstrated ability to work from a strength-based, collaborative perspective with clients and families with complex needs, including anxiety, depression and self- harm Ability to plan and implement client-focused activities that are responsive to individual and family needs. Sound knowledge and/or experience in the mental health field and an ability to manage the emotional and behavioural needs of clients. Experience in case management and engaging community partners in supporting children/youth and families collaboratively. Demonstrated confidence, self- direction and sound judgement. Strong ability to communicate concise, accurate information in verbal and written reporting Participation in family sessions, group work, including evening and weekend hours Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of job (written/verbal/implied) NVCI and ASIST certification an asset Current Police Check, including vulnerable screening Knowledge of DBT, CBT and other treatment modalities are an asset Valid First Aid and CPR (an asset) Strong organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team Ability to work flexible hours Computer skills and knowledge of how to navigate different social media platforms Second language an asset Valid driver''s license and daily use of a reliable vehicle with the ability to transport clients How To Apply Please click apply and submit your application on Indeed. We thank all candidates but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Woodview welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. Woodview is committed to employment equity and diversity and a positive and supportive environment. Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract Contract length: 12 months Pay: From $55,972.00 per year Benefits: Mileage reimbursement On-site parking Ability to commute/relocate: Brantford, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): Legally eligible to work in Canada is a requirement Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) Work Location: In person