The Near North District School Board

invites applications for the following position: Summer Mental Health Services and Support

Mental Health Clinician

July 2 - August 23, 2024 The Near North District School Board is looking for a contract Mental Health Clinician (up to 35 hours per week) to provide direct mental health services and supports to students throughout July and August. These services and supports will be offered virtually with the potential of in-person.

Hours of Work: The hours of work will be up to 35 hours per week, approximately 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Hours may vary based on the needs and availability of students and parents/caregivers.

Rate of Pay: $48.00 per hour + 4% vacation pay and applicably statutory holiday pay.

Duties: Wellness check-ins

Brief individual and group interventions

Return to school transition support

Referral services

Parent/guardian consultation

Design and development of school-based mental health programs and communication materials for students and their families. The successful candidate will possess the following: A degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Psychotherapy with registration as a Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Work or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) is required.

Experience in providing a variety of mental health services to children and youth.

Experience providing virtual care

Confidence and skills in using virtual platforms and providing virtual care.

Ability to support culturally relevant and responsive programming to a diverse group of students and parents.

Ability to work independently and take leadership in program development.

Strong counselling and engagement skills and trained in crisis response. PLEASE SPECIFY THE POSTING NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION (In your letter of application please provide authorization to contact references) Only those applicants receiving an interview will be contacted.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada. As a condition of employment, a current original criminal reference check with vulnerable sector check is required.

The Near North District School Board is committed to supporting an inclusive and accessible environment. Accessibility standards address issues that pose major barriers for people with disabilities (i.e. physical barrier, information or communication barrier, etc.). Please ask us how we may help you by contacting :

Human Resources Department, Near North District School Board

963 Airport Road, PO Box 3110 North Bay, ON P1B 8H1

Phone (705) 472-7015 ext. 5068 - Fax (705) 472-5412