Social Worker - Child&Adolescents, Oakville

Job Description To provide services for children, adolescents and transitional aged youth with a mental illness disorder. The clinician will provide a comprehensive assessment and treatment plan and employ a range of evidence‑based therapies designed to improve outcomes for clients. This will include case conferences/consultations with treatment providers, including physicians, schools and other community organizations as deemed appropriate, to advocate on behalf of the client. You are responsible for maintaining current information on community resources and to maintain linkages with relevant social service and other agencies. You will be responsible for conducting/co‑facilitating CBT, DBT groups for Children and Adolescents. You will provide both short and long term therapy and case management based on needs.

Qualifications

Master of Social Work (child focus) required

Must have membership in OCSWSSW.

Minimum of 3-5 years previous clinical experience in child and adolescent mental health with demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability in the holistic assessment, treatment and evaluation of clients required

Strong clinical skills - assessment, counseling, and discharge planning/community integration.

Knowledge, skills, certification in CBT, DBT and Solution Focused Therapy preferred

Must have a strong Family Therapist background

Knowledge and skills related to crisis intervention required

Demonstrated previous group experience with this population

Demonstrated commitment to professional development

Demonstrated ability to document according to college standards

Demonstrated ability to function independently and be self‑directed to think critically and problem solve effectively

Working knowledge of current best practices for addictions treatment

Demonstrated capacity to deliver culturally sensitive and appropriate patient care

Commitment to customer service and teamwork

Knowledge of Halton Community Resources an asset

Excellent employment and attendance record

Strong communication and collaborative skills.

Knowledge of DSM as it relates to the child and adolescent population.

Previous experience with electronic documentation preferred.

Additional Information Hours:

Monday-Friday - Various rotating 7.5 hour shifts - 8:00 - 16:00; 5 days (Hours subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary : $47.039 to $60.979 per hour

Date Posted:

May 19, 2026

Internal Applications due by:

May 26, 2026

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