Live In Treatment Services – Social Worker/Registered Therapist (Masters)

Position Summary

Live-in Treatment is a 24-hour intensive program. The therapist role at live in treatment services is to support youth who are participating in the 12-week program. The therapist is responsible for the weekly delivery of youth therapeutic group, parent therapeutic group, along with individualized therapy for each youth. The therapist also provides ad hoc therapeutic support as needed throughout the week, participates in monthly Plan of Cares, and supports in the development of goals to meet the therapeutic needs of each youth. The therapist role also provides outreach services to youth once they have completed the live-in treatment program to support with full reintegration home. This role does include frequent connection with community partners.

Qualifications

• S.W., M.A.;
• Registered as a Social Worker with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or Registered as a Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario;
• 2 years’ clinical experience;
• Experience and / or training in evidence-based therapeutic interventions in assessments, individual, family and group therapy, and brief solution focused treatment;
• Familiarity with offering services via virtual platforms (i.e. email, text, online counselling) would be considered an asset;
• If direct virtual supports are unfamiliar then an understanding of the various forms of virtual care, as well as an understanding of clinical and privacy responsibilities would be an asset;
• Bilingual in (French and English) is preferred;
• Experience working with the Indigenous population is an asset;
• Good communication and organizational skills;
• A current Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check within the last six (6) months;
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, able to supply own vehicle, and be insurable to drive in Ontario

Application

• A resume to HR@Pathstone.ca with “SW/RT 2 – LITS” in the subject line
• Interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible after closing date
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted
• Posting will close once the position is filled