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YOUTHDALE TREATMENT CENTRES

Crisis Support Worker

Toronto, ON, M5B 1T8, Canada

Pay: Department: Crisis Support Team Location: 227 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON Status: Part Time, Permanent Shift - Monday to Friday, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m Hours: 18 hours per week Union/Non: This is a unionized position Rate of pay: $30.73 per hour
Job type: Part-time

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Responsibilities

The Crisis Support Worker provides trauma-informed crisis intervention, triage, and safety planning for children, youth, and families. They also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and support program operations.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a college diploma or university degree in child and youth work or a related field, with a preference for 5 years of mental health experience. Proficiency in crisis theory, safety assessment, and various clinical techniques is required.

Experience

5 to 10 years

Education

associate degree
bachelor degree

Working hours

18 hours per week

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

Crisis intervention
Suicide risk assessment
Safety planning
Triage
Service navigation
Brief supportive counselling
Case management
Documentation
De-escalation
Mental health assessment
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Communication skills
Time management
Conflict resolution
Psychoeducation

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Keywords

Crisis intervention
Trauma-informed care
Mental health
Child and youth work
Safety planning
Suicide risk assessment
Triage
Service navigation
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
ASIST
Mental Health First Aid
Safe Management Group
Case management
Clinical documentation
TREAT
PHIPA
CYFSA
OHSA
AODA
Crisis support
Psychosocial support
Interdisciplinary team
Referral coordination
Psychoeducation

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Job Description - Crisis Support Worker (Part-time)

Department: Crisis Support Team
Location: 227 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON
Status: Part Time, Permanent
Shift - Monday to Friday, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m
Hours: 18 hours per week
Union/Non: This is a unionized position
Rate of pay: $30.73 per hour

This posting is for a new position within our organization.

Position Summary:

The Crisis Support Worker is responsible for providing timely, compassionate, and trauma-informed crisis intervention to children, youth, families, caregivers, and community professionals accessing Youthdale's Crisis Support TEAM.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Crisis Support Worker provides telephone crisis support, service navigation, triage, brief interventions, safety planning, and coordination of care while ensuring accurate documentation and collaboration with internal and external service providers.

The Crisis Support Worker also supports program operations by assisting other clinical programs during periods of high operational need.

Accountability:

This position directly reports to: Manager, Intake, Crisis and Outpatient Services

Job Responsibilities

Crisis Intervention

Respond to incoming crisis telephone calls from children, youth, families, caregivers, schools, hospitals, community agencies, and other service providers.
Complete initial crisis screening and determine level of urgency.
Conduct suicide risk, self-harm, violence, and safety assessments within scope of practice.
Provide immediate emotional support, de-escalation, and crisis intervention.
Develop collaborative safety plans with youth and caregivers.
Consult with Social Workers or Managers regarding high-risk situations.
Activate emergency response procedures when required (EMS, Police, Mobile Crisis, Child Protection).

Intake, Triage and Service Navigation

Triage incoming referrals based on urgency and concerns.
Determine the most appropriate internal or community-based service.
Schedule client appointments with CST Social Workers.
Coordinate same-day or urgent appointments when appropriate.
Provide information regarding Youthdale programs and eligibility criteria.
Support referrals to outpatient services, residential treatment, community mental health agencies, hospitals, Help Ahead, and other resources.
Provide assistance with additional case management tasks as required
Facilitate warm transfers whenever possible.
Maintain knowledge of community resources and service pathways.

Brief Support and Family Assistance

Provide brief supportive counselling within scope of practice.
Offer psychoeducation regarding mental health, crisis management, and available services.
Support caregivers in understanding treatment recommendations.
Assist families in identifying immediate coping strategies.
Provide follow-up calls as directed.
Encourage engagement with ongoing treatment and community support.

Documentation

Complete accurate, objective, and timely progress notes in TREAT.
Document all crisis contacts, risk assessments, safety plans, referrals, and consultations.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with privacy legislation.
Complete required incident documentation and Serious Occurrence reporting when applicable.

Collaboration

Work collaboratively with Crisis Social Workers, Intake staff, Psychiatrists, and Community Partners.
Participate in clinical consultations and case reviews.
Communicate significant clinical concerns promptly.
Support continuity of care during transitions between programs.

Operational Support

Provide coverage to other departments.
Support front-line staff with crisis as requested.

Administrative Responsibilities

Answer and direct crisis line calls professionally and efficiently.
Monitor voicemail and electronic referrals.
Assist with appointment scheduling and calendar management.
Maintain resource databases and referral information.
Prepare educational materials and resource packages for families.
Track call volumes and service utilization data.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Corporate Responsibilities

Fosters positive, professional, and respectful relationships with children, youth, families, caregivers, staff, visitors, community partners, government officials, and professional associations.
Performs all duties in accordance with applicable federal and provincial legislation, professional standards, organizational policies and procedures, and accreditation requirements.
Maintains confidentiality and protects personal health information in accordance with the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and organizational privacy policies.
Complies with the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA), including the duty to report concerns regarding a child who may be in need of protection.
Works in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), including reporting hazards, incidents, workplace violence, and unsafe working conditions.
Adheres to all workplace violence, harassment, infection prevention and control (IPAC), emergency preparedness, and safe work practices.
Demonstrates a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and culturally responsive practice in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Maintains required professional registration, certifications, and mandatory organizational training.
Maintains accurate, timely, and professional documentation in accordance with legal, professional, and organizational standards.
Attends work on a regular and reliable basis and participates in staff meetings, supervision, and mandatory training.
Performs other duties as assigned that are consistent with the scope of the position.

Qualifications

A college diploma or university degree in child and youth work or a relevant field is required, with preferably 5 years’ experience in the mental health field.
Working knowledge on the following topics/techniques: crisis theory/intervention, child/adolescent development, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, ASIST, Mental Health First Aid, Safe Management Group (SMG).
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all interactions.
Demonstrated ability to interact with people in a sensitive, tactful, diplomatic, and professional manner at all times.
Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills.
Ability to work both independently and within a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work flexible hours within a rotating schedule that includes days, evenings and weekends.
Knowledge of community resources in the GTA and beyond.
Advanced communication skills (both written and oral).
Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.

ABOUT YOUTHDALE TREATMENT CENTRES

Youthdale (https://www.youthdale.ca) provides comprehensive, integrated mental health services to children and their families, connecting them with the right programs and services, both at Youthdale and in their communities. We meet the complex needs of children and youth with a team of highly skilled and dedicated psychiatrists, psychologists, neurologists and neuropsychologists, social workers, nurses, and child and youth workers. To know more about us and the amazing work that our team does, please visit https://www.youtube.com/@youthdale-ca.

APPLICATION

At Youthdale, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve. Youthdale is committed to providing accommodation in all parts of the hiring process. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please apply with an updated resume by September 26, 2026.

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