Youth Care Worker, Early Psychosis Intervention Program

Detailed Overview

Under the general supervision of the Program Coordinator, Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program, the position participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team, assists in the planning and implementation of support services and social/recreational programs, and provides supportive counselling within established guidelines. Responsibilities Assists staff in planning and implementing social, recreational and vocational activities and groups for clients. Assists clinical staff in the planning and implementation of psychoeducational and lifeskills groups as required. Contributes to staff clinical rounds and shares pertinent information and observations with the EPI Central Team and EPI Clinicians, as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Provides one-to-one supportive counselling to clients by methods such as problem solving, de-escalation techniques, and activity-focused interventions. Records behavioural observations and interventions accord...