Prevention Specialist – Social Work, OT, Nursing, Psychotherapist

Halton Healthcare

Eating disorder prevention specialist delivering youth mental-health education and community outreach for Halton Healthcare. Developing prevention initiatives, partnerships, referrals, and research-informed resources.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$49 - CA$62 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in health promotion, community development, and mental health education, with a focus on children and youth. Capable of building collaborative partnerships and implementing culturally competent strategies to address eating disorders and promote wellness.

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Health PromotionMental Health CounselingCommunity DevelopmentEating Disorder EducationCollaboration with Stakeholders

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Hard Skills

Health EducationCommunity AssessmentResearch and EvaluationPsychotherapy QualificationsPublic Health ExperienceFacilitation SkillsCulturally Competent StrategiesProgram DevelopmentCapacity BuildingKnowledge of Determinants of Health

Soft Skills

Excellent Organizational SkillsTime ManagementProblem-Solving SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Membership in a Regulated Health or Social Service College

Industry Keywords

Eating DisordersChild and Youth Mental HealthCommunity OutreachHealth Promotion StrategiesCultural Diversity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate and perform health promotion and wellness education planning and implementation activities
Participate in skills and capacity-building activities
Participate in research and evaluation activities
Provide consumer-oriented eating disorder information and reference materials through print and electronic resources
Design, conduct, and update community assessments to determine population eating disorder education needs
Identify and develop eating disorder wellness and education initiatives for particular populations
Develop collaborative partnerships and linkages with community, clinical, health administration, partner organization, and government stakeholders
Organize and implement health service, promotion, education, and community outreach events
Participate in community networks addressing eating disorder health issues
Assist community resources in accessing health-related services
Advocate for community resources to access capacity- and skills-building opportunities
Identify and develop health events, forums, and learning opportunities
Implement health promotion strategies including health education, social marketing, population health, and community development
Provide culturally competent and ethnoculturally sensitive eating disorder promotion strategies
Conduct or arrange in-service presentations for Community Program staff
Recommend and assist with acquiring accurate, current, reliable, and appropriate educational materials
Provide quick reference and referral assistance for adult influencers, youth, and children
Present at health conferences, seminars, and workshops
Seek opportunities to publish research findings
Precept students from community health programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must live in York Region
Completion of a degree in a health-related discipline or recognized equivalent
Membership in a regulated health or social service college
Mental health clinician or counsellor, or undergraduate degree with additional education in counselling or mental health
Over 3 years up to and including 4 years of practical and related experience and/or 3 months of on-the-job training
Minimum two years of experience in a mental health setting focused on children and youth
Psychotherapy qualifications, community development, and/or public health experience preferred
Experience in health promotion, health education, or child/youth education
Experience with child/youth mental health areas and community development preferred
Experience working with anxiety disorders, depression, past trauma, eating disorders, or motivational enhancement
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multiple groups and stakeholders
Valid driver's license and own transportation required
Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
Facilitation skills and ability to drive consensus across clinical, professional, educator, and community sectors, in person and virtually
Knowledge and experience of health promotion, population health, community development principles, and determinants of health
Ability to collaborate as a team member and use colleagues' skills and expertise
Ability to collaborate with program staff and community practitioners to provide activities, programs, and services
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to demonstrate respect for the strengths of individuals and communities
Awareness and understanding of specific communities and their needs
Understanding of conventional and alternative health practices, health and wellness, and cultural diversity
Compliance with pre-employment medical clearance and Halton Healthcare immunization and vaccination policies
Successful applicants must provide proof of vaccination or documented medical exemption

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote/work from home arrangement
Monday to Friday day shifts
7.5-hour shifts
Accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process
Pre-employment medical clearance and health, safety and wellness support
Vaccination policy and documented medical exemption process