What We Do

Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services offers a broad spectrum of services for children, youth and their families facing mental health challenges.  We work in direct partnership with children, youth and their families as well as with schools and social service agencies to ensure families are receiving the support they need, when and where they need it.

“We are committed to providing individualized, client-centred services and supports based on our values of accountability, respecting others, working together, leading, innovation and learning and our commitment to staff”.

Woodview goes above and beyond to engage individuals and families by providing high quality mental health and autism services and supports that inspires hope and strengthens lives.

Working at Woodview

In 2018, 2019, and 2020, Woodview won the Canadian Non-profit Employer of Choice award with an overall assessment score of 85% (industry benchmark: 68%) demonstrating a high level of staff engagement, satisfaction and an overall positive workplace culture.  Top rated categories at Woodview included:  Personal Enjoyment, Reputation, Leadership, Employee Engagement and Management/Employee Relations.

“I am proud to be working here” – 97% of staff surveyed strongly/moderately agree

“My organization encourages fun and enjoyment” – 94% of staff surveyed strongly/moderately agree

“Woodview encourages a supportive team culture” – 96% of staff surveyed strongly/moderately agree

Employees Receive

• A meaningful job that inspires hope and strengthens lives
• A positive culture and supportive environment that offers flexibility
• A commitment to wellness in the workplace as well as ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Job Responsibilities:

• Providing home, school and community based assessment and treatment for children ages 6 – 17 with mental health needs and or behavioural needs
• Providing consultation, support and training to parents and schools
• Chairing Service Coordination meetings as required
• Travel throughout the Halton Region
• Maintaining all records and reports as required by the Centre’s policies and procedures
• Facilitating Treatment Groups as required i.e. co–facilitating Youth Overcoming Depression and Anxiety (YODA) group and Parent YODA group, running a Social Skills group, Anxiety group, dual diagnosis group, co-facilitating Day Treatment weekly evening Parent Group

Qualifications:

• Registered Psychotherapist, Masters of Social Work, Bachelor of Social Work or CYC with 3 or more years of experience of direct counselling with youth in a clinical setting
• Minimum of 3 years providing treatment to youth with mental health needs
• Ability to work flexible hours, including 2- 3 evenings per week as needed
• Valid driver’s license and daily use of own vehicle
• Valid police check
• Experience counselling youth using the following modalities: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Behaviour Management Skills
• Proven ability to manage time and caseload independently as well as function as supportive member of treatment team
• Strong communications skills, both written and verbal