Company Bio North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.

What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care – the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for People-Centred Care—a cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission: People-Centred Care for a healthier community.

North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners.

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Position Summary Child & Youth Counsellor, Child Mental Health Inpatient Unit You will provide direct care to patients and families experiencing acute psychiatric condition(s), with a focus on social skills, strengths, development and functioning in the context of the family and milieu. You will develop and implement a plan of care in collaboration with the child/family and other health care team members. You will maintain clinical competence and knowledge through continuing education and life-long learning. You have superior communication and interpersonal skills, effortlessly connecting with physicians, staff, patients, and families, and display a high degree of professionalism, with the ability to work independently, in small groups and in a team environment. You demonstrate strong problem-solving, critical thinking and decision making skills. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, learners, volunteers and families

On a practical level, you will

• Provide direct care to patients and families experiencing acute psychiatric condition(s)
• Develop and implement a plan of care in collaboration with the child/family and other health care team members; attend meetings, maintain records
• Act as a role model and mentors CYC colleagues and students
• As part of the interdisciplinary team, participate in the comprehensive assessment of the adolescent with a focus on psychosocial issues, strengths, and functioning in the context of the family and milieu
• Collaborate to develop individualized and comprehensive plan of care to achieve mutually agreed upon goals
• Participate in quality improvement activities as required
• Engage in evidence based practice and may initiate changes to improve the quality of CYC interventions as appropriate
• Participate in ongoing professional development
• Participate in unit/program/Hospital committees as required

Qualifications

• Certified Child & Youth Counsellor Diploma from a recognized community college
• Baccalaureate degree in related field, preferred
• O.A.C.Y.C. membership, preferred
• Broad experience in an acute psychiatric setting, preferred
• Bilingualism in French/English an asset

What We Offer Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Part Time Regular position with 8 hour shifts day shifts in the Child Mental Health Inpatient Unit. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan. #INDO

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Closing Statement At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.