Social Worker, Child and Adolescent Outpatient Mental Health

Oak Valley Health

. Conduct intake assessments for patients in Outpatient Mental Health Services on the Child and Adolescent team .

Posted 9/18/2026part-timeMarkham • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$49 - CA$62 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting intake assessments and providing individual and group therapy for child and adolescent clients, utilizing evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Strong collaborative skills with interprofessional teams and community partners, alongside a commitment to trauma-informed care and professional development.

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Masters Of Social Work (MSW)Current Registration With OCSWSSWChild And Adolescent Mental Health ExperienceCognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

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Hard Skills

Intake AssessmentIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyProgram PlanningTreatment EvaluationTrauma-Informed PracticeParent EducationVirtual TherapyMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationCollaborative SkillsCommitment To Professional Development

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PowerPointTeams For Health Care

Certifications & Qualifications

Registration With OCSWSSW

Industry Keywords

Child And Adolescent Mental HealthMental Health DiagnosesAttachment-Based PracticeMindfulness-Based PracticeHealth And Safety Legislation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct intake assessments for patients in Outpatient Mental Health Services on the Child and Adolescent team
Provide individual and group therapy
Engage in program planning, development, and evaluation
Work collaboratively with the interprofessional team, community partners, and agencies
Provide virtual individual and group therapy when needed
Work Monday to Friday during the day, with some evening sessions, and occasional Saturdays if needed
Adjust schedules according to operational needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Masters of Social Work degree (MSW)
Current registration with Ontario College Social Work and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
Minimum of 5-7 years of previous experience with assessment and treatment in a child and adolescent mental health setting
Clinical experience working with child and adolescent clients who experience mental health diagnoses, and their families
Clinical experience leading therapy groups such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Practice from a trauma-informed perspective and understanding of attachment and mindfulness-based practice
Experience with parent education and support groups
Excellent assessment, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Experience and willingness to provide virtual individual and group therapy using platforms such as Teams for health care if needed
Previous experience with program planning, development, and evaluation of group and/or individual therapy
Effective collaborative skills as a member of an interprofessional team
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Commitment to professional development
Demonstrated good attendance and performance records
Commitment to a healthy and safe workplace; compliance with organization policies, health and safety legislation, best practices, and mandatory education

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