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Reports to: Clinical Manager Location: Sault Ste. Marie In Person Hourly Rate: $32.11 $38.99 Status: Temporary, Full-Time (1-Year Contract) Reference #: CCS-0414-01 JOB SUMMARY Intensive Treatment Clinicians use an Intensive Systemic Treatment Model to treat children and youth with complex mental health difficulties. Utilizing systemic strengths the therapists work to preserve natural family environments and, whenever required, work to reduce the need for out-of-home placement. MINIMUM EDUCATION/REGISTRATION - Master of Social Work or Master of Arts in Counselling preferred. - Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences required. - Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers or College of Psychotherapists of Ontario in good standing is required. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE - Two years clinical experience working in a related field preferred - Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered QUALIFICATIONS - Skill in a variety of cognitive-based, post-crisis intervention, solution-focused and brief therapy techniques with children, youth and families. - Ability to coordinate and facilitate groups for various age groups based on service demand. - Skill in evidence-informed clinical interventions for children, youth and families. - Ability to work effectively with children, youth and families in a therapeutic goal-oriented way. - Thorough knowledge of child, youth and family development (psychological, emotional, physical, social). - High level of maturity and interpersonal skills, as well as demonstrated leadership qualities with competence in making and implementing decisions. - Ability to work cooperatively and negotiate effectively within an interdisciplinary team, across the agency, with collateral agencies/professionals including the medical community at both a front-line and systems level. - Thorough knowledge of mental health resources. - Proficiency with computers and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, and data MIS. - Possession of a valid Ontario Class G Drivers License, ability to travel within the district of Algoma, and use of a personal vehicle. - Availability to work flexible hours including evenings and occasional weekends. - Ability to provide services in both official languages (English/French) is an asset. - Must provide a clean Criminal Records Check. - Fully immunized. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Please refer to attached job description. This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the OPSEU. #J-18808-Ljbffr