Social Worker, Mental Health

• Community Outreach/Counselling/Social Work

Employment Type:

Contract Full Time Salaried - 12 months (Existing Vacancy)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated

Start Date:

December 1, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
November 27, 2026 at 5:00pm

The Social Worker (Employment Based Program) will be responsible for providing single session therapy, counselling and facilitating groups to enhance the social development and emotion growth of youth and their support networks. You will have strong clinical skills in assessment and treatment, and a commitment to member centered service utilizing a strength-based approach. Experience in mental health, good understanding or familiarity with substance use, transitional housing, LGBTQ2 issues and delivery of clinical evidence-based practices, i.e.:
Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, Brief Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, are definite assets. These interventions are designed to improve development, functioning and resiliency in employment, home and the community.

Working in an integrated service delivery system, you will demonstrate competencies required to provide service in multiple programs across the agency.

• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and establish strong working relationship with all levels of staff in the Employment and Community unit
• Provide skilled assessment and treatment services to youth
• Develop, implement and evaluate treatment plans according to individual member needs
• Have the capacity for self-reflection and an ability to engage in ongoing assessment of strategies and their effectiveness
• Collaborate with other professionals and community resources to ensure effective service delivery on behalf of each member
• Provide case management services
• Provide group services as required
• Ensure the availability of required information for all member by maintain comprehensive case record and data in a timely manner
• Ability to develop and maintain highly effective working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders and a strong understanding of role boundaries
• Support anti-oppressive and anti-racism principles in work with members
• A working knowledge or understanding of the current Child and Youth Family Services Act (CYFSA) – would be beneficial
• Capability to participate in quality improvement and program evaluation
• Understands and supports YMCA philanthropic commitments, connects with families and offers opportunities to give, either financially or their personal time, including participation in special events within the centre and the community.
• Understands the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to Child Protection.
• Understands the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

• University in Social Work or Psychology with a minimum of 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Membership in good standing of the Ontario College of Social Worker and Social Service Workers or the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario
• Good understanding of trauma based counselling and human trafficking/sexual exploitation issue
• Working knowledge of harm reduction philosophies
• An ability to manage a flexible work schedule, including evenings as required.
• A valid Ontario Driver’s License with access to a reliable vehicle, travelling between sites
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
• A commitment to uphold strong, safeguarding practices that protect the safety, well-being, inclusion of children, and youth
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