Careers
Volunteer Board Director
Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS) is seeking individuals with a personal commitment to our vision and mission to fill vacancies on our volunteer Board of Directors. Directors are expected to serve an initial 3-year term and devote up to 6 hours per month.
CTYS is an accredited not-for-profit youth mental health agency serving some of Toronto’s most vulnerable youth. CTYS provides equitable, evidence- informed mental health services to youth, young adults and families to strengthen their wellbeing and enable them to thrive in their communities.
Skills and Experience:
Currently we are looking for candidates who have Board governance experience and skills in one or more of the following domains:
- Finance/Accounting in the Not-for Profit sector
- Quality Improvement & Performance Informed Care
- Partnerships/collaboration/mergers & amalgamations
- Lived experience of mental health challenges
Successful candidates will serve an initial 3-year term and should have the ability to devote up to 6 hours per month involving:
- Attending board meetings on the last Thursday of every month from 6-8pm (currently via Zoom)
- Participating on a board committee and/or project work
- Attending events such as the AGM or strategic planning sessions
About the Board:
Members of the Board of Directors (Directors) are volunteers and serve without remuneration. Board members are expected to prepare for Board and Committee meetings, actively participate, and comply with the Board’s policies and procedures.
The Board of Directors is responsible for organizational governance, which includes:
- Providing strategic leadership
- Ensuring that the agency is complying with relevant legislation and policies
- Monitoring risk and progress towards goals
- Hiring, evaluating and working with the executive director
- Representing the organization at external events
We envision an equitable society where mental wellbeing supports are accessible, responsive and meet the needs of youth, young adults and their families. We recognize the existence of barriers to full participation in society due to socioeconomic status, mental health status, disability, systemic discrimination, and the disproportionate effects of oppression on 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, Indigenous youth, Black youth, and other BIPOC young people.
Our Board continually strives to recruit new Directors that reflect the diversity of our clients and the broader community, and who are committed to challenging systemic discrimination and oppression in the work we do.
If your values align with ours, and you have the skills and experience we are in search of, we’d like to hear from you!
Next Steps
Applications will be reviewed, and a shortlist of candidates will be invited to meet with representatives of the Board of Directors.
Please forward a letter of interest along with a resume that outlines relevant skills, experience and credentials by September 20, 2023 to CTYS Manager Corporate Services at [email protected].
We sincerely appreciate the interest of all candidates and their willingness to volunteer. Only those who are selected to meet with Board representatives will be contacted.
For detailed information about our services and our current Board of Directors, please visit ctys.org https://ctys.org/about-us/board-of-directors/
Brief Service/Community Outreach – Youth & Family Counsellor
1.0 FTE Permanent
(35 hours per week; Bargaining Unit Position)
Program Coordinator role
Internal/External Posting
Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS) is an accredited, innovative Children’s Mental Health Centre providing a range of mental health services for youth and their families.
This is an exciting opportunity to provide direct clinical services as part of the Brief Services Expansion project (BSE). This role will provide brief psychotherapy interventions to youth (ages 13-18) and families who have concerns that can be addressed within a shorter term of service (i.e., less complex; clear goals, minimal case management need etc.). Service delivery will occur either through individual brief psychotherapy with identified youth or through brief family therapy with youth and caregiver(s). This position may involve the opportunity to deliver co-therapy with colleagues in a brief context.
This role will also support the Community Outreach (CO) team as needed. CO provides mental health counseling and case management support to youth aged 13-18 and their families. The service is client centered and flexible and geared for youth with a range of mental health needs – some of whom may have difficulty accessing traditional office-based services. As such, youth and families are seen in the community, the family home, virtually (e.g., secure online video platforms; secure text based app communication etc.) or in-office.
Flexibility is required to work some evenings to provide accessibility to and accommodate individual and family schedules.
As an employer, we are committed to building teams that reflect the diversity and needs of our clients. Priority will be given to applicants that identify with and have experience supporting BIPOC as well as transgender and non-binary communities.
Responsibilities:
– Provide brief psychotherapy and outreach counselling services as needed utilizing a combination of outreach, virtual and in-office models as needed to improve individual and family functioning.
– Provide individual and family clinical counselling services, informed by trauma, attachment, and family systems theories, as well as anti-oppression/anti-racism frameworks.
– Facilitate referrals, and offer case management support for additional resources and transitions to community services.
– Liaise and collaborate with multidisciplinary services providers and other external referral sources.
– Work collaboratively with youth, caregivers, school personnel and other service providers, by developing individualized and effective service delivery plans using a strength based and youth and family engagement perspective.
– Offer flexible services that ensure accessibility for youth and families, including two evenings a week.
Qualifications:
– Masters level education in a relevant field or combination of equivalent education plus experience.
– Registration in a regulated health college (e.g. RP/RSW) is required
– Minimum 2 years’ experience working in Children’s Mental Health
– Knowledge of and experience delivering brief psychotherapy with youth and their families
– Experience working with 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and their families exploring sexual and gender identity, coming out, interpersonal conflicts, experiences of trauma and mental health challenges
– Experience working with BIPOC youth and their families
– Experience working from an anti-oppressive and equity framework with youth and families from diverse ethno-cultural and socio-economic backgrounds including youth with diverse intellectual abilities and racialized communities
– Skills in assessment, clinical formulation, counseling, case planning and coordination with youth and their families
– Knowledge of and experience providing therapeutic interventions informed by trauma theory, family systems, attachment theory, harm-reduction, anti-oppression and anti-racism lenses.
– Strong crisis management, safety planning and case management skills
– Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with youth and their families with creative & innovative outreach approaches
– Experience working from a community outreach model
– Knowledge of appropriate community resources and relevant systems to support youth and families
– Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with school boards, community partners and service providers
– Knowledge of and commitment to evidence informed practice
– Experience providing brief service to youth and families an asset
– Ability to work independently and as part of a team
– Comfort with using technology (i.e. phone, text, video etc.) to engage with youth and their families and deliver clinical service.
– Proficient in use of computers and software applications
– A valid Ontario driver’s license and daily access to a vehicle an asset
– Proficiency in French language is an asset
– Required Covid Vaccination
Salary Range: $63,108.92-75,355.35
Start Date: November 2023
Please submit a letter of application with resume by: October 30, 2023
Central Toronto Youth Services
65 Wellesley St. E., Suite 300, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1G7
Fax: (416) 924-2930
Email: [email protected]
We thank all applicants; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
CTYS welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection and hiring process. As employers, we are committed to building organizations that reflect the diversity of our clients and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from racialized, queer and transgender people, and those with lived experiences with mental health challenges.
Service Coordinator for Early Intervention for Psychosis Program
CTYS – New Outlook Program
Full Time – 35 hours a week; Permanent Position
(Program Coordinator; Bargaining Unit position)
Internal/External Posting
Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS) is a community-based Children’s Mental Health Centre committed to responding to the needs of young people, their families, and the youth-serving community. We provide innovative approaches to the care of youth through advocacy, system navigation, and direct-service programming through case-management and counselling.
Early Intervention in Psychosis Program (EI) within New Outlook at CTYS
The Early Intervention Program is one of 5 New Outlook Programs funded by Ontario Health. The Early Intervention Program (EI) is a community-based counselling and intense case management program that provides up to 3 years of service to young people (14-24) who are experiencing psychosis or exhibiting prodromal symptoms. As a member of the EI team, you will work with clients and their significant others to improve their quality of life and instill hope.
The Service Coordinator role will focus on functioning as a clinician case manager within an interprofessional practice team. In this role, you will be expected to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care utilizing a newly adopted care pathway that is designed to deliver standardized, evidence-based treatments including the delivery of the NAVIGATE Early Intervention Model of Care; in this role you will provide the Individual Resiliency Training (IRT) component of this intervention model. This model provides a framework for mental health assessment, monitors client responses to pharmaceutical and care interventions, with an emphasis on resilience and collaborative care. This position requires a sound knowledge of psycho-social rehabilitation, crisis intervention, addiction issues, severe and persistent mental illness, and an understanding of schizophrenia, primary mood disorders with psychosis, and other presentations of psychosis.
Through the exploration of client experiences of mental health, staff will build relationships and engage both clients and their significant others to access resources and opportunities. EI staff also integrate interventions that are trauma informed, and evidence based and take into consideration ways to prioritize social justice and inclusion.
Intervention is based on a community outreach model – EI staff support clients and caregivers through a blended service model with both community outreach and virtual work (secure online video platforms; secure app text based communication etc.). A flexible work schedule is required to accommodate individual and family schedules in the evenings. For more details, see www.CTYS.org
As employers we are committed to building intervention teams that reflect the diversity of our clients. Priority will be given to applicants that identify with and have experience supporting racialized communities, in particular Black and African Canadian Communities.
Primary Responsibilities:
– To provide clinical services, informed by Provincial Early Psychosis Intervention Program Standards
– Utilizing NAVIGATE Early Intervention Model of Care, work collaboratively with youth, and other service providers, as well as parents/caregivers to develop comprehensive and effective service delivery plans for transitional aged youth 14-24 experiencing psychosis or exhibiting prodromal symptoms
– Learn and integrate NAVIGATE Model of Care – attend consultations and trainings as directed
– Provide intensive case management supports
– Work collaboratively with other disciplines and roles as outlined in the NAVIGATE Model of Care
– Provide client support and psycho-education specific to psychosis and recovery
– Provide a combination of virtual and in-person services in the office and/or community
– Provide counselling and therapeutic services, informed by trauma theory, and evidence informed practices including CBT, MI, and recovery frameworks
– Within above approaches, integrate knowledge of anti-oppression/anti-racism frameworks
– Assist youth in identifying and acquiring the skills needed to meet their goals
– Support advocacy and resource brokerage
– Facilitate access to resources such as psychiatry, housing, substance abuse programs, crisis response services etc. and to provide crisis response/safety planning as necessary
– As required, work with families from diverse cultures, utilizing interpreters as needed
– To fulfill the above mentioned responsibilities in a flexible manner which may include some evening work
– Participate in team, staff, and supervision meetings
– Maintain all records and reports as required by the CTYS policies and procedures
– Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
– BIPOC Identification, member of Black/A.C community prioritized
– MSW or equivalent education and experience
– Membership in Regulated Health College (R.P./RSW)
– Demonstrated experience working from an anti-oppressive framework with youth and families from diverse ethno-cultural and socio-economic backgrounds including youth with diverse intellectual abilities and racialized communities
– Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a mental health setting
– Knowledge of appropriate therapeutic approaches & interventions; practice of holistic and recovery & wellness frameworks
– Experience with and understanding of youth with psychosis
– Knowledge of NAVIGATE Early Intervention Model of Care
– Knowledge of Provincial Early Psychosis Intervention Program Standards
– Excellent assessment, formulation and case planning skills utilizing a strengths based approach
– Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with youth and their families with creative & innovative outreach approaches
– Experience working from a community outreach model
– Ability to work independently and as part of a team
– Knowledge of local community resources to support youth and families
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills
– French language an asset
– Valid Ontario driver’s license and use of a car is an asset (due to outreach nature of position)
– COVID Vaccinations
Salary Range: $63,108.92-75,355.35
Start Date: November 2023
Please submit a letter of application with resume by: October 30, 2023
Central Toronto Youth Services
65 Wellesley St. E., Suite 300, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1G7
Fax: (416) 924-2930
Email: [email protected]
We thank all applicants; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
CTYS welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection and hiring process. As employers, we are committed to building organizations that reflect the diversity of our clients and the communities we serve. We encourage people of colour, queer people, trans people, people with disabilities and people with lived experience of mental health challenges to apply.
CTYS & The George Hull Centre – R.I.T.E.S. Collaborative Program Expansion
Full Time- Contract (1 Position; ends March 31, 2024)
(Program Coordinator; Bargaining Unit position)
Internal/External Posting
Central Toronto Youth Services and The George Hull Centre for Children and Families are community-based Children’s Mental Health Centers committed to responding to the needs of young people, their families, and the youth-serving community. The R.I.T.E.S. Collaborative is an exciting program expansion to provide mental health services to Black children, youth and families in Rexdale and surrounding Northwest Toronto communities. This R.I.T.E.S. staff position is housed within CTYS, and will co-lead culturally responsive group services for Black youth, both in-person and/or virtually.
The purpose of the position is to develop, coordinate and provide evidence informed, innovative and thematic psychoeducational group and counselling programming for Black youth with a range of needs. Groups are delivered to community members and students in TDSB/ TCDSB high schools. The position supports the community, school administration and students through program coordination, presentations/outreach, group counseling, client outreach
and client advocacy. The Program focus is to support Black youth to engage more positively with their families, peers, communities and schools, and to realize personal success. Groups currently delivered focus on building healthy relationships, understanding Africentric traditions and value systems, connecting to the wider Black community, cultural and racial identity development, building self-advocacy and resiliency, and fostering leadership skills.
As an employer, we are committed to building teams that reflect the diversity and needs of our clients and workforce. Identification as a member of the Black/African Diasporic community is required for this position.
Primary Responsibilities:
– Participate in all areas of program development, planning and implementation
– Develop and maintain effective linkages with youth serving community agencies, Black communities and Elders, and school administration/ personnel
– Implementing culturally relevant group programming in collaboration with school partners, community partners and agency staff
– In consultation with the Program Manager, develop R.I.T.E.S. promotional materials and implement outreach strategy to promote R.I.T.E.S. programming to CTYS & George Hull staff, external community partners and within school environments
– Manage client-related expenditures as per annual budget
– Applying for specialized grants to work with the Black youth population
General Responsibilities:
– Leading in-person and/or virtual day and evening groups for diverse Black youth populations
– Conduct intakes, brief service assessments and develop client service plans and discharge plans as required
– Active, ongoing collaboration with referring school personnel, other service providers and internal staff
– Participate in multi-disciplinary case planning and case management to ensure continuity of care
– Provision of case coverage/support for other team members due to vacation/illness/emergencies
– Responsibility for ensuring up-to-date maintenance of client files in accordance with CTYS accreditation standards.
– In consultation with the Program Manager, participation in various agency committees’/ community activities/ agency special events
Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Required :
– Identify as a member of the Black/African diasporic community
– BSW or other relevant degree or equivalent education and experience
– Minimum of three years’ relevant experience in developing and facilitating groups for diverse youth with mental health challenges & experience in virtual group provision
– Minimum of three years’ progressive experience in assessment, counselling and case coordination with marginalized youth and their families
– A significant understanding of the impact Anti-Black racism has on the Black youth and families
– Experience with working with Black youth, under-resourced youth, “system involved” youth
– Demonstrated capacity to engage leaders within Toronto’s diverse Black communities
– Understanding of and commitment to anti-oppressive theory and practice
– Previous training on trauma informed interventions when working with Black & racialized populations
– Expertise in group dynamics, group program development and virtual group provision
– Knowledge and skills in evidence-based programming/ evidence informed programming
– Understanding of strength-based group and psycho-educational programming
– Knowledge of adolescent development and its impact on group work practice and process
– Knowledge of family systems theory, crisis intervention techniques, CBT, trauma informed practice, relationship building
– Knowledge of social service community resources and adolescent mental health issues
– Knowledge and experience in grant writing
– Ability to work flexible hours (evenings, limited weekends) and in a variety of environments (i.e., school, office & rural retreat)
– Strong written and verbal communication skills including proficiency in report writing and public speaking
– Proficient in use of computers and software applications
– Experience with group program development and delivery in a school-based contexts is preferred
– Familiarity with youth engagement strategies is an asset
– French language is an asset
– COVID vaccinations required
Salary Range: $63,108.92-75,355.35
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 35 hours per week – evening & (limited) weekend work required
Contract End Date: March 31, 2024
Please submit a letter of application with resume by: October 30, 2023
Central Toronto Youth Services
65 Wellesley St. E., Suite 300, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1G7
Fax: (416) 924-2930
Email: [email protected]
We thank all applicants; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
CTYS welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection and hiring process. As employers, we are committed to building organizations that reflect the diversity of our clients and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from racialized, queer and transgender people, and those with lived experiences with mental health challenges.
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YOUTH JUSTICE MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS
Mental Health Assessment & Intervention Worker
(12 month contract; full-time bargaining unit position at CTYS)
Internal/External Posting
This is an exciting opportunity to be a member of a YJ Mental Health ACCESS, a collaborative between CTYS and Turning Point Youth Services that supports youth and families involved with the youth justice system. The purpose of the position is to engage youth referred from Toronto Probation Services and Youth Mental Health Court Workers and provide brief mental health assessments and intervention. Flexibility is required to work some evenings to accommodate youth and family. This is a brief service model which will include some outreach to meet youth and/or families at probation, at CTYS, in the community, in the home or virtual work when it is appropriate.
As employers we are committed to building intervention and management teams that reflect the diversity of our clients. Priority will be given to qualified applicants who identify with and have experience supporting BIPOC communities.
Responsibilities:
– Provide mental health assessments and brief counselling intervention for youth and families identified and referred by Toronto probation services and youth mental health courts
– Work collaboratively with youth, parents and probation services by developing individualized assessment and effective service delivery plans using a strengths based approach
– Provide youth with a clear pathway to gain a psychological or psychiatric assessment
– Support youth in attending and following up with assessments
– Provide psychoeducation to youth and/or families regarding mental health diagnosis and services
– Work with youth and families to transition to community based services, follow up on assessment recommendation and/ or connect with ongoing therapeutic supports
– Communicate with probation and mental health court workers ongoing to educate them on the supports that are available through the program
– Advise Program Manager of any serious occurrence and ensure documentation
– Provide case coverage/support for other team members due to vacation/illness/emergency when assigned
– Participate in supervision, program meetings, all-staff meetings, clinical consultations, peer consultations and committee/partnership meetings when required
– Identify and discuss client, community trends/needs and make recommendations for programming
– Ensure that all recordings and documentation meet CTYS Policy and Procedures requirements, accreditation standards and are completed in a timely manner
– Ensure that CR database is updated at least once weekly
– Participate in agency committees, special events or community activities when determined appropriate in consultation with the Program Manager
– Participate in training and professional development activities as required
– Participate in yearly service planning and program development meeting when requested by the Program Manager
– Manage client-related expenditures as per annual budget
– Comply with agency program policies and procedures in all duties pertaining to the job
– Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
– A graduate degree in Social Work or related helping profession
– Membership in the appropriate professional regulatory body (RSW or R.P)
– Demonstrated experience working from an anti-oppressive framework with youth and families from diverse ethno-cultural and socio-economic backgrounds including youth with diverse intellectual abilities and racialized communities
– Minimum three years experience working in children’s mental health
– Knowledge of and experience working in the Y.J system
– Experience working with youth with addictions
– Experience in strength based mental health assessments, brief intervention modalities and CBT
– Experience working with trauma informed, resiliency and strength based approaches
– Demonstrate skills in assessment, counseling, case planning and coordination with marginalized adolescents and their families
– Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport and engage marginalized youth
– Knowledge of child and adolescent development and crisis intervention techniques
– Knowledge of community resources to support youth
– Experience working from a community outreach model
– Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with the youth justice system and collateral service providers
– Ability to work independently and as part of a team
– A valid Ontario driver’s license and daily access to a vehicle an asset
– Proficient in use of computers and software applications
– Proficiency in a second language an asset
– Required Covid Vaccination
Salary Range: $63,108.92-75,355.35
Start Date: November 2023
Please submit a letter of application with resume to Suzanne Shulman by: October 30, 2023
Central Toronto Youth Services
65 Wellesley St. E., Suite 300, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1G7
Fax: (416) 924-2930
Email: [email protected]
We thank all applicants; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
CTYS welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection and hiring process. As employers, we are committed to building organizations that reflect the diversity of our clients and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from racialized, queer and transgender people, and those with lived experiences with mental health challenges.
YOUTH JUSTICE MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS
Family Focused Outreach Therapist
(Full Time Bargaining Unit Position at CTYS)
Internal/External Posting
Youth Justice Mental Health ACCESS Program at CTYS
The Youth Justice Mental Health ACCESS Program is a collaboration between CTYS and Turning Point Youth Services (TPYS) to provide mental health assessments and brief treatment, to youth and their families involved with the youth justice system. The YJ MH ACCESS Team supports youth in conflict with
the law and their families. The Family Therapist will focus specifically on the engagement of family to improve family functioning by affecting change in the family system. Many of our youth justice clients are being referred to services after a family breakdown has occurred and the youth find themselves
without the family support that can be a positive factor in their reintegration. The family focused intervention would be based on a community outreach model. A flexible work schedule and approach is required to ensure service accessibility including some evening work, and community/ client home/virtual service delivery. For more details, see www.CTYS.org
As employers we are committed to building intervention and management teams that reflect the diversity of our clients. Priority will be given to qualified applicants who identify with and have experience supporting BIPOC communities.
Responsibilities:
– Engage youth and family in counselling by working with parent(s), guardians, identified family members and/or young person jointly and individually as referred by Toronto probation services, mental health court workers and collaborative agency partners
– To work effectively with mental health collaborative partners, youth , parents, probation services and other workers who are part of the youth’s team
– Work collaboratively with youth and parents to develop individualized assessment and effective service delivery plans using strengths based family systems approach. Interventions may:
Address relational and communication issues within family
Support parents to develop parenting skills and competency
Provide psychoeducation for parents
Support parents to address individual and systemic issues in order to build stability and support for youth
Work with parents to address challenges and develop skills in systems navigation
– To transition youth and families to community based services and other resources when required
– Participate in program and evaluation development
– Ensure that all reporting and documentation meets requirements and are completed in a timely manner
– Participate in supervision, program meetings, all-staff meetings, clinical consultations, peer consultations, committee/partnership meetings and professional development as required
Qualifications:
– Demonstrated experience working from an anti-oppressive framework with youth and families from diverse ethno-cultural and socio-economic backgrounds including youth with diverse intellectual abilities and racialized communities
– A graduate degree in counselling, Social Work or related helping profession
– Membership in the appropriate professional regulatory body
– Minimum three years experience working in children’s mental health
– Experience working with families from a community outreach model
– Experience working with trauma informed, resiliency and strength based approaches
– Experience working with youth who are involved with the Youth Justice system
– Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with the youth justice system and collateral service providers
– Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport and engage marginalized youth and their families
– Knowledge of program development and evaluation is an asset
– A valid Ontario driver’s license and daily access to a vehicle
Salary Range: $63,108.92-75,355.35
Start Date: November 2023
Please submit a letter of application with resume to Suzanne Shulman by: October 30, 2023
Central Toronto Youth Services
65 Wellesley St. E., Suite 300, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1G7
Fax: (416) 924-2930
Email: [email protected]
We thank all applicants; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
CTYS welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection and hiring process. As employers, we are committed to building organizations that reflect the diversity of our clients and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from racialized, queer and transgender people, and those with lived experiences with mental health challenges.
YOUTH JUSTICE MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS
Substance Use and Concurrent Disorder Specialist
Full Time – 35 hours a week; Permanent Position
(Youth Support Worker; Bargaining Unit position)
Internal/External Posting
Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS) is an accredited Children’s Mental Health Centre with a range of services and programs for youth and families across Toronto. These services are client-centered and flexible, geared for youth and families with a range of mental health needs who may have difficulty accessing traditional office-based services.
Youth Justice Mental Health ACCESS Program at CTYS
The Youth Justice Mental Health ACCESS Program is a collaboration between CTYS and Turning Point Youth Services (TPYS) to provide mental health assessments and brief treatment, to youth and their families involved with the youth justice system. The YJ MH ACCESS Team supports youth and their families serving youth justice community orders and/ or youth in open custody, open detention and closed custody settings. As the Substance Use and Concurrent Disorder Specialist, you will provide staff training and team consultations, as well as, direct service to clients including; supporting the development of client assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans and supporting harm reduction strategies. A flexible work schedule and approach is required to ensure service accessibility including some evening work, and community/ client home/ virtual service delivery. For more details, see www.CTYS.org
As employers we are committed to building intervention and management teams that reflect the diversity of our clients. Priority will be given to qualified applicants who identify with and have experience supporting BIPOC communities.
Primary Responsibilities:
– Provide assessment and brief service intervention with youth
– Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with a harm reduction lens and within an anti oppression, anti-racism and equity framework
– Provide flexible outreach services to ensure accessibility for youth and families
– Provide support, referrals, education and resource navigation
– Develop and implement individual and group workshops on substance use, mental health and wellness for youth in closed custody facilities
– Co-facilitate clinical conversations for open custody/ detention facilities and other programs using a trauma informed lens to help stakeholders understand the connection between mental health and substance use, the behaviours of youth in this context and to inform plans to best support youth in these facilities
– Provide ongoing consultation for Youth Justice Workers on substance use and concurrent disorders
– Participate in team clinical consultations, team meetings and supervision meetings
– Maintain all records and reports in accordance with CTYS policies and procedures, legislation and accreditation standards
– Participate in agency committees, special events or community activities when determined appropriate in consultation with the Program Manager
– Ensure that all reporting and documentation meets requirements and are completed in a timely manner
– Participate in supervision, program meetings, all-staff meetings, clinical consultations, peer consultations, committee/partnership meetings and professional development, as required
Qualifications:
– An MSW or equivalent education and experience preferred
– Addiction Studies Certificate is an asset
– Membership (or eligibility) in the appropriate professional regulatory body
– Minimum 2 years’ experience working with youth and addictions
– Demonstrated experience working with youth in the area of harm reduction
– Experience working with concurrent disorders
– Experience facilitating youth groups is an asset
– Experience working with youth involved with the youth justice system
– Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with the youth justice system and collateral service providers
– Experience in strength based mental health assessments, brief intervention modalities, CBT & Motivational Interviewing
– Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with marginalized youth
– Practice from an Anti-Oppression and Evidence Informed Framework
– Knowledge of program development and evaluation is an asset
– French language proficiency is an asset
– A valid Ontario driver’s license and daily access to a vehicle required
– Experience supporting virtual services is an asset
– Proficient in the use of computers and familiarity with client data base software
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills
– Proof of full Covid-19 vaccinations (2 doses) required
– Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening Check required
Salary Range: $63,108.92-$75,355.35
Start Date: ASAP
Competitive Benefits Package:
– Generous Paid Time Off Entitlements (including Vacation, Personal Leave, Professional Development)
– Excellent Extended Health and Dental Benefits Plan
– Participation in Defined Pension Plan (DPP)
– Employer Paid Contributions to Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP)
Please submit a letter of application with resume by Friday, October 30, 2023:
Central Toronto Youth Services
65 Wellesley St. E., Suite 300, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1G7
Fax: (416) 924-2930
Email: [email protected]
We thank all applicants; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. CTYS welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection and hiring process. As employers we are committed to building organizations that reflect the diversity of our clients and the communities we serve. We encourage people of colour, queer people, trans people, people with disabilities and people with lived experience of mental health challenges to apply.