Overview
Eating Disorder Clinician Jobs in Barrie, Canada at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
Job Summary & Responsibilities
The Eating Disorder Clinician will be responsible for providing in-depth psychosocial assessments, including the identification of child, adolescent and family strengths, and for assessing and incorporating problem‑solving abilities, dynamics, interactions, attitudes, feelings and cultural issues in relation to the child and adolescent with an eating disorder.
The Clinician will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team in the initial assessment to develop and implement a plan of intervention that incorporates education, coping skills and compliance strategies. This plan will be delivered through a variety of modalities, including individual therapy, family therapy, group work, consultation, case management, community outreach and advocacy.
The Clinician will utilize Family‑Based Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy – Eating Disorder to provide care.
As an integral member of the multidisciplinary health‑care team, the Clinician will provide patient care and service navigation for the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Eating Disorder Program, servicing patients 25 and under, with potential travel between multiple sites.
The Clinician must demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills, accurate and timely documentation that meets professional college and organisational standards, proficiency in multiple computer applications, and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work independently and in a collaborative team setting.
Sound knowledge of community resources and supports with a focus on child and youth, and transitional young adults eating disorders is required, as is the ability to manage time effectively and prioritise according to need and risk.
Education
- Masters of Social Work degree or Masters of Clinical Counselling from an accredited school
- Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or appropriate governing College
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of progressive clinical experience in a health‑care setting
- Minimum 3 years of clinical experience providing brief clinical counselling to individuals, families and groups
- Strong knowledge of individual, family and group interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Family-Based Therapy for eating disorders
- Minimum 3 years of clinical experience providing individual, family and group therapy to children and teens with eating disorders within a family context
- Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in an inpatient, outpatient or day‑treatment paediatric eating disorder setting preferred
- Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act III, Mental Health Act and Consent to Treat Act
- Understanding of the DSM IV
- Excellent knowledge and demonstrated use of CBT, FBT and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with an eating disorder population
- Demonstrated expertise in assessment, psychoeducation, crisis intervention and advocacy skills with children, teens and their families experiencing eating disorders
- Excellent communication, organisation, conflict resolution and teamwork skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced, changing environment with strong time‑management skills
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and ability to teach
- Proven organisational, prioritisation and problem‑solving effectiveness
- Willingness to travel between ED sites
- Stress and self‑care management
Other
- Valid driver’s licence required
- Proficiency in multiple computer applications
- Strong written and oral communication skills and accurate, timely documentation
Equity & Inclusion
RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti‑oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace. We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Rights Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.
Accommodations
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Title: Eating Disorder Clinician
Company: Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
Location: Barrie, Canada
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