LGBTQ2S+ Mental Health Clinician, Youth Services

Hours of work: 32 Hours per week FT with benefits

Rate of Pay: $29.44 - $33.60(Starting salary will be determined by factors such as relevant experience qualifications internal equity and market conditions)

Reason for Posting: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Who We Are

At Good Shepherd we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. To learn more about Good Shepherd visit our website at

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd Youth Services Program.

How You Will Make an Impact

The successful candidate will support 2SLGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness or precarious housing in the Hamilton community. All duties are performed within a multidisciplinary team.

The 2SLGBTQMental Clinician will address a significate gap for 2SLGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness precarious housing and significant mental health and substance use needs. This position will provide clinical interventions including evidence informed therapeutic interventions and advocacy to this population.

The target population for this program are youth within the Hamilton community between the ages of 16-21 who identify as 2SLGBTQ are living with mental health and substance use needs and are experiencing homelessness and/or precarious housing.

Provide individual clinical care to clients with significant mental health and addiction issues through the use of evidence-based modalities (DBT CBT EFFT CPS MI ACT etc.)
Make referrals to connect clients to a wide variety of community programs and services
Provide support and psycho-education to youth accessing this program as well as connections to consulting psychology and psychiatry depending on need and the youths goals
Work with individuals to create comprehensive mental health assessments and individualized treatment plans focusing on strengths capacities and needs
Case conferences/consultation with other treatment providers and community partners
Build staff and program capacity to better support youth who identify as 2SLGBTQ
Complete all required documentation related to the clinical care of clients
Other duties as assigned

What Youll Bring to Our Team

Lived/living experience of a 2SLGBTQ identity
Have an awareness of some of the issues that impact 2SLGBTQ youth with intersecting identities (e.g. homelessness mental health racialized identities financial instability developmental or intellectual disorders etc.)
A combination of education (BSW or equivalent) and experience supporting young people with their mental health and/or substance use
Knowledge of child and adolescent development and adolescent and emerging adult mental health and substance use
Assessment counseling and case management skills
Knowledge of community resources and services in the Hamilton area social and environmental determinants of health evidence informed practices in supporting adolescent mental health
Ability to develop and facilitate programs/groups for youth and facilitate staff training
Ability to work in the community (various sites mobile etc.) to meet the needs of youth
Ability to work in a dynamic fast-paced multi-disciplinary team setting
Excellent verbal and written communication computer interpersonal and organizational skills.
Current CPR and First Aid certificate
Valid drivers license required
Commitment to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd Centres
Fluency in a language in addition to English is an asset
Hours of work: 64 hours every 2 weeks weekdays. Evenings and some weekends many occasionally be required.

What We Offer

• Be a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
• Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Staff recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and EMPLOYEE /
• FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
• POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING atmosphere
• Make a difference and provide HOPE
• Extended Health Benefits

Join our team and be part of a group that values hard work dedication and the importance of maintaining a positive environment for everyone.

Good Shepherd a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve.

Good Shepherd welcomes and encourages applications from all people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you need accommodations please contact Human Resources at .