Intensive Therapist, Intensive Services (Hillsdale)

Job title:

Intensive Therapist, Intensive Services (Hillsdale)

Company

Lumenus Community Services

Job description

LOCATION: Toronto, ONPOSITION TYPE: Full-time Regular (40 hours week)POSTING CLOSING DATE: May 15, 2025HIRING SALARY RANGE (commensurate on experience): $59,483-$61,925Lumenus Community Services is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We value a recruitment and selection process that is inclusive and barrier-free and we encourage applications from all individuals including, but not limited to, all cultures, religions, racialized communities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.We are currently hiring full-time Intensive Therapist, Intensive Services at our Live in Treatment programs located at the Yonge & Eglinton and Spadina & Dupont. This position allows for an opportunity for redeployment to other Intensive Services base on service needs.The Live in treatment programs are transitional in nature (service users can be in the program for one to two years) and provide a broad range of services for youth between the ages of 13-18 who experience complex mental health issues. The treatment homes are co-educational in nature and is designed to be responsive to individuals with high needs who are unable to access already existing community-based resources due to their clinical profiles (i.e., high need for support and supervision, significant trauma experiences, family conflict, gender dysphoria, school avoidant, substance use). The program assists service users in achieving their individualized goals by providing a safe, structured and predictable environment through milieu, individual and family therapy.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:· Promote a safe and therapeutic environment through role modeling consistent with Agency Mission, Values and Philosophy· Work effectively independently and as a member of the team· Balance demands/priorities of workload, manage time effectively and operate within the framework of stated expectations· Exercise professional judgement in conflictual and stressful situations· Resolve issues with others in a manner that is respectful, cooperative and in accordance with the agency culture and philosophy· Strict adherence to agency policies and procedures· Perform duties of a Primary Worker for assigned clients· Effectively utilize communication systems to convey client and program related information;· Ensure the client record is maintained as per agency standards· Ensure that administrative duties are completed within required timeframes· Work requires the use of a computer and knowledge and use of Microsoft Office, client database systems, etc.· Full participation in indoor and outdoor activities, where necessary· Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to carry out all safety requirements and emergency procedures· Attend and participate in team and general staff meetings· Participate in ongoing training and supervision/support session on a regular basis

· Participate in agency committees; staff development; researching topics of mutual interest and concern· Participate in quality assurance, evaluation and research activities, as required· Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and practice Universal Precautions· Report any violations of the Act s/he/they become aware of to a supervisor.· Participate in training provided by the Agency, which is specific to job requirements i.e., CPI, First Aid, CPR, etc.· Performs other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:· C.C.W. or C.Y.W diploma (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience)· A competency-based philosophy of service provision· Demonstrated knowledge of competency in strength-based and trauma-informed· Development of collaborative approaches to working with clients and their families· Implementation of treatment goals responding to behavior management, and maintaining community partnerships· Arranging appropriate safety plans for clients and families in high risk circumstances· Sensitivity to client differences (e.g. race, religion, culture and sexual and gender identity)· Ability to exercise professional judgement in conflictual and stressful situations· Ability to resolve issues with supervisors and co-workers in a manner that is respectful and cooperative in accordance with the agency culture and philosophy· Ability to identify clinical learning needs and seek consultation and support through supervision· Effective verbal and written communication skills· Effective organizational skills.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:· Satisfactory clearance under the Vulnerable Sector Screening process;· G level license and verified insurance are an asset· Medical clearance in accordance with Lumenus Community Services policy on pre-employment medicals;· Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, including lifting, bending and prolonged standing as well ability to be trained in CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) techniques;· Ability to work flexible hours including evening work to accommodate client needs.· Comfortable working in different settings.TO APPLY: Interested applicants are invited to visit our website at and submit their cover letter and resume through our Career Centre on or before May 15, 2025.We ask applicants to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Expected salary

$59483 – 61925 per year

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sat, 03 May 2025 05:29:16 GMT

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