Overview Position Summary: Reporting to the Program Manager, CBHS and clinically supervised by the Program Coordinator, CBHS the Program Consultant, ENS and in partnership between CHEO, Holland Bloorview and McMaster Children’s Hospital, jointly funded by the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Community and Children’s Social Services, the Extensive Needs Service (ENS) proof of concept program is a specialized support program to provide clinical services to children with extensive needs and their families. The service provides multidisciplinary assessment and individualized treatment to enhance capacity, reduce challenging behaviors, and treat underlying health concerns of kids and youth. These are kids who, without this pathway, would experience frequent visits to emergency departments, avoidable acute care admissions, and repeat referrals to urgent or crisis services. Clients of the Extensive Needs Service have exhausted other funded services but continue to have unmet needs. Children’s Treatment Network (CTN) Extensive Needs Service is provided by a range of CTN partners. Primary Responsibilities Adhere to all ethics, consent, privacy and abuse-reporting laws and practice in alignment with legislation, regulation, standards of professional conduct, and college-endorsed code of ethics. Develop safety/crisis plans in a timely manner when warranted, based on client need. Actively participate in committees at the discretion of the Program Coordinator, CBHS. Adhere to administrative expectations (e.g., mileage, billing, caseload and wait-list management, self-management of schedule, monitoring of service targets). Develop and provide training and education to internal staff and to external partner agencies. Collaborate effectively with community partners and other service providers. Participate in ongoing supervision with Program Coordinator, CBHS. Other duties may be required, depending on clinic or program. What must you have Active registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Undergraduate Degree in Social Work and related experience. Valid Ontario driver’s license and a vehicle and be able to travel throughout York Region and/or Simcoe County. Experience/Skills/Abilities 2-5 years experience working in the Applied Disabilities field. Areas of knowledge may include healthy sexuality, dual diagnosis, Autism, acquired brain injury (ABI), gerontology, neurodegenerative disorders, and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Well developed interpersonal skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of regulation of Behaviour Analysts in Ontario. Demonstrate behaviours aligned with the values of the organization. Proven attendance record. Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all. Ability to perform the essential duties of the job. Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others. Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring. Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy. Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment. Service Objectives Mental health assessment and treatment Medication management (psychopharmacology) Specialized and intensive behavioural intervention Social work, including counselling for parents Allied health treatment such as OT, SLP, RD, Pharmacy Collaboration with specialized health care clinics Transition support (return to school, return to community services, transition to adult services) Population to be Served Extensive Needs Service Eligibility Criteria Includes... Extensive Needs Service Eligibility Criteria includes various criteria describing child/youth profiles, behaviors, and needs (detailed in original content). For the purpose of this job description, refer to the original document for complete criteria. Service Expectations Mental Health Social Workers will support kids and youth in ENS by: assessing mental health needs, developing inter-professional ENS plans, conducting risk assessments and safety planning, providing intervention services to promote skill-building, contributing to multidisciplinary coordination, planning transitions, providing family-centered mental health consultation, participating in wrap-around team approaches, and facilitating referrals and transitions. Administering formal evaluationProcedures to gather data on ENS impact. Service Staffing Under the regulatory college you will exhibit the following competencies: strong assessment skills, extensive knowledge of autism spectrum supports, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, conflict management, risk assessment, independent judgment and supervision access, flexibility, commitment to diversity and inclusion, problem solving, and knowledge of the broader service system. Includes collaboration with team members from multiple disciplines including Applied Behaviour Analysis. Service Location CTN is committed to serving kids, youth, and families using a combination of in-person and virtual appointments when clinically appropriate. Providers will offer a hybrid (in-person/virtual) approach guided by CTN’s Ethical Decision-Making Framework for Hybrid Services. Preferably, Your Profile Also Includes The ability to fluently speak French You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health, including satellite offices, off-site locations, or mobile units in York Region and/or Simcoe County. Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our hiring process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr