Description
The Near North District School Board invites applications for:
1.0 Permanent Mental Health Clinician - North Region
Effective December 16, 2024
L ocation: North Bay and Surrounding Communities including Sturgeon Falls & Mattawa
Duties:
Provide clinical consultation, assessment, and brief counselling related to student mental health and well-being, while working collaboratively with parent/guardian(s), school staff and community partners
Identify and provide support to address the various ways that oppression may be operating and impacting a student’s life and school engagement
Provide crisis consultation and intervention for student mental health and well-being concerns
Work in collaboration with school Administration, staff, and community services in clinically assessing and responding to Threat Assessment protocols in schools
Provide resource navigation to mental health and/or community agencies for students and/or their families
Work in collaboration with agencies (e.g. child protection, healthcare, children’s mental health, etc.) in supporting the mental health and well-being of NNDSB students.
Provide support and guidance in the implementation of mental health promotion activities and student voice initiatives
Maintain up-to-date records involving direct and indirect service to students in compliance with the standards outlined by the OCSWSSW or CRPO
Contribute to the professional learning/psychoeducation of Board staff, students, and/or families
Engage in professional learning development activities as requested by Supervisor and/or the Board that is aligned with system initiatives and/or consistent with the duties of the role
Support the mental health program referral intake process as needed
Carry out other duties as may be assigned by the Mental Health Lead and/or the Superintendent of Education
Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Psychotherapy with registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Work or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) is required
Training in clinical interviewing and evidence-informed interventions with children and youth is required
Experience providing various treatment modalities (CBT, Motivational Interviewing, DBT strategies, etc.,) to children and youth is required
Ability to support culturally relevant and identity affirming programming to a diverse group of students and parents is required
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals is required
Strong verbal and written communication skills are required
Experience working in educational settings is an asset
Experience leading in-service training or making public presentations is an asset
Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle is required
Annual Salary: $62,088.00 to $75,758.00
Please ensure your have uploaded your applicable Educational Diploma(s) and/or Degree(s) to your Apply to Education Portfolio
We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada
The Near North District School Board is committed to supporting an inclusive and accessible environment. Accessibility standards address issues that pose major barriers for people with disabilities (i.e. physical barrier, information or communication barrier, etc.). Please ask us how we may help you by contacting :
Human Resources Department, Near North District School Board
963 Airport Road, PO Box 3110North Bay, ON P1B 8H1
Phone (705) 472-7015 ext. 5068 - Fax (705) 472-5412
