At a Glance
- Tasks: Support youth in open custody with trauma-informed assessments and brief counselling.
- Company: Collaborative partnership between CTYS and WoodGreen Community Services.
- Benefits: Meaningful work impacting youth, professional development opportunities, and supportive team environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with outreach focus across the Greater Toronto Area.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of marginalized youth in your community.
- Qualifications: Minimum three years in children's mental health and experience with Youth Justice.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
Support youth in open custody through trauma-informed assessment, brief intervention, and counselling. This outreach-focused work serves facilities across the Greater Toronto Area.
As a Mental Health ACCESS Coordinator, you will engage youth and families referred from open detention and custody sites.
The collaborative between CTYS and Wood Green Community Services provides brief mental health services within the Youth Justice system.
You will coordinate assessments, service plans, referrals, and follow-up while consulting with detention staff and supporting marginalized youth.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage youth through outreach at detention and custody sites
- Conduct strength-based, trauma-informed mental health assessments
- Deliver brief counselling interventions and case coordination
- Provide consultation to open custody and detention staff
- Document services according to policy and accreditation standards
Requirements
- Three years' minimum experience in children's mental health
- Experience with Youth Justice and community outreach models
- Training in brief intervention modalities and CBT
- Knowledge of child development and crisis intervention techniques
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Bring youth mental health, brief intervention, and outreach experience to coordinated services across Greater Toronto Area custody sites.
Open Custody Youth Mental Health Clinician in Toronto employer: Central Toronto Youth Services
CTYS and The George Hull Centre offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment dedicated to supporting Black youth and their families in Northwest Toronto. As an employer, we prioritize employee growth through ongoing training and collaboration with community partners, fostering a culture of respect and empowerment. Our commitment to diversity ensures that our teams reflect the communities we serve, making this an ideal place for those passionate about making a meaningful impact.
Contact Details:
Central Toronto Youth Services Recruitment Team
