Addiction and Mental Health Therapist

CGI Njoyn; Cornwall; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community hospital in Cornwall is seeking an Addiction and Mental Health Therapist to deliver urgent mental health services. The role involves crisis intervention, assessments, and collaboration with community agencies. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, experience, and strong interpersonal skills. Bilingual proficiency in English and French is required. Join a team committed to patient safety and community support.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience delivering crisis interventions.
• Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
• Functional proficiency in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive urgent mental health services.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and crisis interventions.
• Consult and educate other staff and community agencies.

Skills

Assessment

Therapeutic Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Four year university degree in social sciences

Tools

CERNER

Job description

• Scheduled all shifts as required - Schedule subject to change
• Monday – Friday days and afternoons including every second weekend - Schedule subject to change

As part of the Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), you will uphold the mission, vision and ICARE values in order to create a safe environment for patients, families, staff, physicians and volunteers, recognizing “Patient Safety” and “Our People” as priorities in creating a culture of safety and a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion. Cornwall Hospital is committed to providing an accessible work environment. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment/selection process.

Emergency preparedness is a critical aspect of CCH operations. It is essential that all staff and physicians receive training and understand their roles and responsibilities in this field. This position is for an existing vacancy.

Summary of responsibilities

The Addiction and Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing comprehensive urgent/emergent mental health services to clients, including psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention and urgent follow-up, as well as consultation and education to other staff, professionals and community agencies. This is specialized mental health practice. Employees provide rapid, accurate and effective assessment, interventions, recommendations regarding disposition, referral to community resources, and supportive consultation to community agencies, police departments and families. Work is performed with considerable independent judgement within approved policies and procedures as well as embody a culture of caregiver inclusion in the patient’s plan of care.

Requirements of the job

• Four (4) year university degree in social sciences
• Registered with a relevant Ontario College whose members may practice psychotherapy
• Thorough knowledge of Mental Health Crisis Team functions
• Minimum three (2) years working experience in the community delivering crisis interventions with adults, youth and families experiencing addiction and mental health concerns
• Strong assessment, interviewing and therapeutic skills
• Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
• ASSIST training and Specialized Suicide Intervention Training (Adult and Youth)
• Ability to be organized and autonomous, and have good team-work capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Computer literacy, and knowledge in using CERNER
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
•Willing to work with a variety of community partners, including police services
•Functional proficiency in English/and French, oral and written
• CPR

Assets:
• In-depth knowledge of the Addiction, Mental Health and Social Services available in the community and referral pathways
• Understanding of the etiological factors that contribute to addictions and mental health

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Community Addiction and Mental Health Centre