Role overview

Mental Health Clinician

Start Date: TBD

10 months + 10 days, 35 hours per week

Pay Band 14-MV4: $42.63 - $47.37

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 34,000 students in 87 schools. Spanning over 7,000 square kilometers, across diverse rural and urban communities in southeastern Ontario, KPR serves the Municipality of Clarington, Northumberland and Peterborough Counties, and City of Quinte West/Murray Ward.

The Board is situated on the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg people, serving three vibrant First Nation communities which include Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation. Today, this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and we acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments of all Indigenous people across Turtle Island, current and through history.

All positions in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board support the school’s priority of student achievement and the Boards mission to educate our students to excel in learning, to succeed in life and to enrich our communities.

Employees demonstrate empathy and respect in all interactions, are committed to service excellence, and embrace change through innovation.

As part of our strategy to provide on-going support for our schools, the Board is now accepting resumes from qualified applicants for the full-time temporary position Mental Health Clinician.

The purpose of the Mental Health Clinician position is to provide social, emotional, and mental health assessments, therapeutic counselling support, and case management for student and their families. This position reports to Manager of Counselling Services.

Main Responsibilities:

Provide evidence-based individual clinical counselling, assessment, and intervention to students presenting with a range of learning, behavioural, and mental health challenges.
Provide critical incident response coordination, including support to administration, school staff, students and families through individual, school, and classroom-based intervention.
Provide crisis intervention assessment and support for students who are presenting in crisis.
Provide suicide risk assessment and intervention, by responding to reports of students presenting with suicidal ideation and risk, communicating suicidal gestures or statements.
Participate in risk assessment, intervention and safety planning Violence to determine risk and the development of supportive intervention planning.
Create, implement and facilitate evidence-based group counselling
Provide case management support which includes coordinating access management to community resources for students and their families, advocacy for students and families, coordinating support to families by participating in multi-systemic intervention regarding complex and/or high-risk cases and providing caregiver psychoeducation.
Provide psychoeducation, coaching and case conference support for caregivers.
Investigation and intervention for students with prolonged school absences and counselling support to students with psychosocial barriers that are impacting on school attendance.
Prepare and maintain confidential reports and clinical files according to College Reporting standards.
Attend and actively participate in various committee meetings are required.
Develops and provides information, resources and in-service presentations for staff, school councils, parent groups and/or community groups.

Supervision:

Supervision of staffing groups is not included in this position. This position may include limited supervision and mentoring of social work students.

Main Contacts:

Internal: Students and staff; External: Student families, general public and community agencies

Education & Experience:

Completed Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree or completed four-year university education that has been assessed and deemed equivalent by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) for the purpose of registration with the college.
Registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) as a Social Worker, or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
Must be eligible and able to perform psychotherapy as defined under the Act.
One (1) to three (3) years recent experience providing direct psychotherapy with children/youth

Specialized Skills:

Excellent clinical assessment, formulation, and treatment planning skills.
Demonstrated experience providing a broad range of clinical interventions and demonstrated effective work with child and adolescent population that present with a variety of clinically challenging issues.
Recent training and experience in crisis assessment and intervention.
Valid drivers’ license and use of vehicle.

Effort and Working Conditions:

School and office environment, with after duty calls; considerable pressure to meet deadlines, considerable travel  Considerable attention to detail, concentration and observation, frequent amounts of dealing with difficult people  Moderate amounts of lifting materials under and over 5 kg

Expected Competencies:

In order to fulfill this position with an acceptable degree of competency, the incumbent will be expected to exhibit:

Works on projects as part of a team, exchanging ideas and contributing skills that complement those of the other team members. Fulfils commitments to team members.
Works independently to solve problems. Looks for opportunities to take on more responsibility.
Meets standards of productivity as defined for the level and position.
Demonstrates concern for the accuracy and quality of work, and takes step to correct mistakes and improve the overall product.
Possesses the technical skills and knowledge needed to perform tasks efficiently.
Able to take on a variety of different tasks and roles within the organization.
Can be relied upon to handle a fair workload, meet deadlines and commitments, and accept responsibility for actions. Demonstrates an ability to work independently.
Accepts changes and responds to setbacks with minimal disruption.
Demonstrates a sense of responsibility and commitment to the public perception of the organization. Follows through on commitments, and admits to mistakes.
Maintains organized records, and makes efficient use of resources. Always submits accurate reports, on time.
Manages time and prioritizes tasks to ensure that deadlines are met.
Works with an aim to assist the system in achieving the Areas of Emphasis, including making decisions and taking actions that will positively affect student achievement and demonstrating our Character attributes.

A police records check, with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Pardoned Sexual Offenders Database Search, dated within 6 months prior to the date of hire, is a requirement for employment with this Board. Please note that there have been reports that it has taken some candidates up to 6 weeks to obtain a police check. With that in mind, we strongly recommend that you go about obtaining this search at your earliest convenience.

KPRDSB is committed to a qualified workforce that is representative of the diversity of the people of Ontario and across the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse background and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;

• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;

• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;

• persons who identify as women; and

• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

KPRDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.