Term: December 2024- December 2025 The WECDSB is currently recruiting for the position of Temporary- Psychotherapist. Reporting to the Superintendent of Education K-212 and Mental Health Lead, the psychotherapist will provide the following services/support to our secondary schools: Duties/Responsibilities: Help foster a mentally healthy school environment

Provide brief, solution focused counselling (individual or group sessions)

Conduct thorough assessments of students' current mental health programs, needs and goals

Crisis intervention support as needed

Build capacity of school personnel to respond to students presenting with mild mental health concerns

Follow established protocols (suicide, safe schools, bereavement, trauma-response)

Attend transition meetings and provide support to students returning from community agencies

Coordinate services with multi-disciplinary Board team

Work with the Special Education Coordinators and the Mental Health Lead

Be available to principals and vice-principals to provide coaching in crisis situations

Develop proactive interventions (groups) once student based needs have been identifiedQualifications: A Bachelors or Masters degree in clinical, counseling with a focus on children and adolescents

A member of the Ontario College of Social Worker and Social Service Workers, the College of Psychologists of Ontario or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

A valid Ontario Driver's License and access to a vehicle

Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams as well as independently

Strong interpersonal and communication skillsThe following would be considered an asset: Experience in the education system

Group facilitation skills

A.S.I.S.T and/or SafeTALK training or similar experience

Familiarity with Google Applications _____________________________ __________________________________________________

Applications must be received via Apply to Education website on or before November 7, 2024 at 12:00pm. A resume, cover letter, supporting documents (ie: diploma, certificate) and letters of reference are required.We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted._____________________________________________________________________________

The WECDSB adheres to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is

committed to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students. Accommodations for disabilities will be provided upon request to support participation

in all aspects of the application process.

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October 31, 2024