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Position: Clinician (Casual, On-Call Basis)

Posting Date: April 29, 2021

Closing Date: until position is filled

 

Hong Fook Mental Health Association is a community-based organization serving the Greater Toronto Area. We provide leadership in promoting the mental health of people in the Cambodian, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese communities. The Association helps people keep mentally healthy and manage mental illness. We achieve our mission through service, education, advocacy and research in a supportive environment.

 

Our service framework is based on a Whole Person, and is built on the core values of Equity, Diversity, Cultural Competence, Empowerment, Capacity Building, Community Participation, Self Help and Mutual Support.

 

Position: Clinician (Casual, On-Call Basis)

The Clinician, under the direction of the Lead, Youth and Family Services, will primarily be responsible for providing counseling to the East Asian youths and their families in the Counselling Clinic. Hong Fook is a compassionate team of professionals, we work from a client- centered, strength-based approach to engage all youth, and families in a manner which is culturally sensitive, non-judgmental and respectful. This position will be responsible to develop the Walk-In Counselling Clinic, and provide services that are evidenced based.

 

Major Responsibilities:

  1. Report to the Lead, Youth and Family Services
  2. Dedicate at least one morning or afternoon per week for the Coordinator to schedule the first appointment after intake;
  3. Participate in Transition Meeting, if appropriate;
  4. Any preparation required prior to the appointment, including reading any relevant case notes;
  5. Apply evidence-based assessment and treatment (such as strengths-based Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to support the youth, young adults and their families with mental health challenges;
  6. Schedule any follow-up appointments as required;
  7. Complete counselling session notes and other documentation related to the Youth Counselling Clinic;
  8. Participate in monthly clinical supervision;
  9. Follow and comply with the legislation and College standards;
  10. Maintain good working relationship with all stakeholders while carrying out the contract.
  11. Other duties as

 

Education and Experience

I.        Education

  • Master Degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychology or equivalent

 

II.      Experience

  • Minimum 3 years’ direct service delivery experience, preferably in Children and Youth’s mental health
  • Membership in the appropriate professional regulatory body, such as the College of Psychologists of Ontario, the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service

 

III.    Knowledge

  • Demonstrated skills working within a Brief Services therapy model
  • Familiarity with a range of evidence-based treatment modalities
  • Well-developed knowledge of the principles of mental health assessment and counselling and demonstrated ability to direct the processes that lead to change and personal development
  • Knowledge of case management, group and community work
  • Strong communication, and organization skills
  • Thorough knowledge of community resources and the consultative skills to maximize their use, Mental Health Act and other relevant legislations
  • Must complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening Police background

 

IV.   Skills

  • Competency in verbal and written communication as well as computer literacy
  • Skilled in crisis intervention theories and methods to safely and effectively work with youth in
  • Ability to demonstrate diplomacy and professionalism when working with families and other professionals
  • Demonstrated ability to work in diversified setting
  • English proficiency and a second language/dialect required (e.g., Cantonese, Korean, Mandarin, Vietnamese or Tagalog)

 

Work Hours

  • Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, evenings and weekend as needed
  • Access to a vehicle and valid driver’s license is required
  • Compensation is commensurate with experience

 

Qualified applicants may apply with a resume and cover letter to jobs@hongfook.ca.

 We are an inclusive employer. Hong Fook welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If contacted for an interview, please let us know if you have any needs.

 

We thank all candidates for your interest; however, only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.

No telephone calls please.