Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre·Barrie, Ontario
Provide in-depth psychosocial assessments for children, adolescents, and families affected by eating disorders.
Identify child, adolescent, and family strengths and assess problem-solving abilities, dynamics, interactions, attitudes, feelings, and cultural issues.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement an intervention plan.
Deliver care using Family Based Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy – Eating Disorder.
Provide services through multiple modalities including individual therapy, family therapy, group work, consultation, case management, community outreach, and advocacy.
Identify and make referrals to appropriate supports and resources as required.
Function as an integral member of the multidisciplinary health care team for patient care.
Provide service navigation for the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Eating Disorder Program for patients 25 and under, with potential travel between multiple sites.
Maintain strong written and oral communication and accurate, timely documentation meeting professional college and organizational standards.
Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation and standards (Child and Family Services Act III, Mental Health Act, Consent to Treat Act)
Job Title Eating Disorder Clinician Program & Department Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre -> Maternal Child & Youth Program -> Eating Disorders TYA Regular / Temporary Temporary Full / Part Time Full-Time Temporary End Date (Anticipated) 01 May 2028 Union Non Union Requisition Close Date Salary Plan / Job Grade $51.76 - $60.89 ( NU_08 ) Job Posting Reason Temporary Backfill Job Summary & Requirements The Eating Disorder Clinician will be responsible to provide in-depth psychosocial assessments, to include the identification of child, adolescent and family strengths, and assess and incorporate problem-solving abilities, dynamics, interactions, attitudes, feelings and cultural issues in relation to the child and adolescent with an eating disorder.
The Eating Disorder Clinician will work collaboratively with the team in the initial multidisciplinary assessment to develop and implement a plan of intervention, which incorporates a range of facets including education, coping and compliance.
This will be achieved through a variety of modalities including individual therapy, family therapy, group work, consultation, case management, community outreach and advocacy.
The Eating Disorder Clinician will identify and make referrals to appropriate supports and resources as required.
The Eating Disorder Clinician delivers care utilizing Family Based Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy – Eating Disorder.
The Eating Disorder Clinician will function as an integral member of the multidisciplinary health care team in the provision of patient care as well as provides service navigation for the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Eating Disorder Program servicing patients 25 and under with the potential of travel between multiple sites.
The Eating Disorder Clinician must demonstrate ability to provide strong written and oral communication skills and accurate and timely documentation which meets both professional college and organizational standards as well as proficiency in multiple computer applications and must have strong interpersonal skills including a demonstrated ability to work independently and in a collaborative team setting.
Sound knowledge of community resources and supports with a focus on child and youth, and transitional young adults eating disorders.
Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize according to need and risk.
Masters of Social Work or Masters of Clinical Counselling from an accredited school.
Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or appropriate governing college.
Minimum 2 years progressive clinical experience in a health care setting.
Minimum 3 years clinical experience providing brief clinical counselling to individuals, families, and groups.
Strong knowledge of CBT and Family Based Therapy for eating disorders.
Minimum 3 years clinical experience providing individual, family, and group therapy to children and teens with eating disorders in a family context.
Minimum 3 years clinical experience in an inpatient, outpatient, or day treatment paediatric eating disorder setting (preferred).
Sound knowledge of Child and Family Services Act III, Mental Health Act, and Consent to Treat Act.
Understanding of DSM IV.
Excellent communication, organization, conflict resolution, and teamwork skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment with strong time management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Willingness to travel between ED sites; valid drivers’ license required
Market context
In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.
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