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
• A comprehensive benefits package including extended healthcare and dental coverage as well as a Registered Retirement Savings Plan contribution
• A generous vacation entitlement (entry-level full-time employees can expect to receive 3 weeks paid vacation to start)

Job Responsibilities:

1. Providing strength-based collaborative mental health services to children, adolescents and families in the context of a multi-disciplinary team as determined by the needs of the client, the policies and practices of Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services and the skills of the Registered Psychotherapist. Services include assessment, individual/family counselling (brief and long-term), urgent intervention, in Brantford, and Brant County (ages 0 – 18) in home, school or community.
2. Acting as liaison with community services and agencies as determined by the treatment plan and program requirements as a representative of the Centre when delegated
3. Maintaining all records and reports as required by Centre’s policies and procedures
4. Participating in all appropriate case conferences, staff meetings, team meetings, etc
5. Being accessible and accountable to the team members and to participate in regular supervision processes

Qualifications:

• Must have BSW or MSW and registration in OCSWSSW or Masters in a related field and membership in the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario or equivalent pertinent work experience. 

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in children’s mental health, knowledge and experience with assessment and treatment planning, therapeutic approaches, solution focused/brief therapy, case management, crisis intervention, group and family therapy 

• Experience working with families 

• A demonstrated ability to work from a strength-based, collaborative perspective with clients and families with complex needs, including anxiety, depression and self- harm 

• Experience with Youth involved in the Justice System and Trauma Therapy is an asset.  

• Sound knowledge and/or experience in the mental health field and an ability to manage the emotional and behavioural needs of clients 

• Demonstrated confidence, self- direction and sound judgement  

• Strong ability to communicate concise, accurate information in verbal and written reporting 

• Participation in family sessions, group work, including evening and weekend hours 

• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of job (written/verbal/implied) 

• NVCI and ASIST certification an asset 

• Current Police Check, including vulnerable screening 

• Knowledge of DBT and CBT is required 

• Valid First Aid and CPR (an asset) 

• Strong organizational, problem solving and decision making skills 

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team 

• Ability to work flexible hours 

• Computer skills 

• Second language an asset 

• Valid driver’s license and daily use of a reliable vehicle with the ability to transport clients