Job Description
IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.Position SummaryMental Health Clinician, Eating DisorderYou will provide family based therapy to patients and families recovering from an eating disorder. The Mental Health Clinician works with the patient and family to support health, wellness and recovery. You will develop and implement a plan of care in collaboration with the child/family and other health care team members. You will maintain clinical competence and knowledge through continuing education and life-long learning. You have superior communication and interpersonal skills, effortlessly connecting with physicians, staff, patients, and families, and display a high degree of professionalism, with the ability to work independently, in small groups, and in a team environment. You demonstrate strong problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills. This position supports the Hospital's academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families.On a practical level, you willProvide direct care to patients and families of the Eating Disorder ProgramDevelop and implement a plan of care in collaboration with the child/family and other health care team members; attend meetings, maintain recordsParticipate in the delivery of individual and group therapiesCollaborate to develop individualized and comprehensive plan of care to achieve mutually agreed upon goalsParticipate in quality improvement activities as requiredEngage in evidence based practice and may initiate changes to improve the quality of interventions as appropriateParticipate in ongoing professional developmentPerform all aspects practice in accordance with professional Standards as set out by related professional regulatory bodyPerform duties as required to meet the needs of the patient/client populationMaintain an updated knowledge of community resources, identify gaps in service and respond to client and community needsEvaluate and assess clinical findings in order to identify functional strengths and weaknesses.Supervise students, interns and volunteers.Effectively communicate and participate in the education of staff, students and the communityQualificationsMaster of Social Work, Nursing, Psychology or equivalentMembership in good standing or eligibility for membership in related professional collegeKnowledge and experience with FBT for Eating Disorders preferred3-5 years clinical counselling experience with children and adolescents required.Broad experience in an acute psychiatric setting, preferredKnowledge and work experience with DBT preferredBilingualism in French/English an asset.What We OfferWorking at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada's leading hospitals.This is a Full Time Other position with 8 hour shifts, days shifts, in the Eating Disorder Program (Phillips House-Mental Health).We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which may include benefits, pension, vacation pay, or pay in lieu of benefits, when applicable. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.ca#LI-BR1How to ApplyThink you're the right person for the job? Here's your first chance to show us why:Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered.We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.North York General Hospital
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