Mental Health Clinician - Family and Children

Overview

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion!  To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.

Job Description

Salary

$46.218 - $57.774

Schedule

Days Mon - Friday

Shift 

 8 hours (not a guarantee of hours)

Position Summary:

As an member of the Mental Health Program, the Mental Health Clinician for the Family and Child Team will provide care to patients between the ages 5-18 years old and their families in the Outpatient Clinic. The Family and Child Team consists of three clinicians and one psychiatrist who collaborate together to conduct assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, cognitive, and behaviour skills. The Clinicians respond to referrals and consultations by assessing patients and developing safety and other treatment plans, identify problem areas and establish measureable goals and objectives for patients. This will include implementing treatment as needed and documenting all findings, interventions, and outcomes. The Mental Health Clinician will participate in rounds and discharge planning as well as liaising with community agencies for services required post discharge. The Mental Health Clinician will provide psycho education and psychotherapy through individual therapy for patients and support for their family members. This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

One (1) part-time job share Mental Health Family and Child Clinician position to work Monday through Friday.

Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Masters in Social Work from accredited School of Social Work
• Candidates must be registered with an accredited regulatory college in Ontario and in good standing
• Must have extensive experience providing evidence based interventions and psychotherapy to children and their family ie CBT, DBT, Systemic Family Therapy
• Must have experience in Family and Child Mental Health treatment, delivery of skills and comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments.
• Must be able to document comprehensive assessments and treatment plans
• Must have a good understanding of current legislation related to; Mental Health Act, Healthcare Consent Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Privacy Act and Child, Youth and Family Services Act.
• Ability to effectively communicate ( written and verbal) and collaborate with patients, families, and community-based resources
• Must be able to work in a collaborative team model
• Organizational skills and the ability to work independently are necessary
• Demonstrates and models an awareness of and commitment to personal and professional development
• Meditech and Outlook experience preferred
• Must demonstrate ability to attend work on a regular basis is required  

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

CMH Inclusion Statement

At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging.  We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability.  We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.

To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.

Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Melissa Duguid, Director of Human Resources

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH’s AI serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital’s  commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.

Union

SEIU Service – Full Time