Concurrent Disorders Therapist (FT)

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care; Penetanguishene; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Relocation support

Professional development

EFAP

Employee referral program

Job summary

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, a 321-bed academic hospital in Ontario, seeks a Concurrent Disorders Therapist to plan and deliver treatment including individual or group psychotherapy and psychoeducation for patients, families, and staff. The role includes clinical assessments, discharge planning, and collaboration with an interprofessional team.

Responsibilities include evidence-based psychotherapy such as CBT, thorough documentation, supervision of counseling students on placement,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related discipline is required.
• Post Secondary formal training in mental health and addictions is required.
• A Master’s Degree in a health-related discipline is preferred.
• Registered member in good standing with an applicable professional college is required.
• Competence to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy per an applicable professional college is required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in triage, clinical assessment and treatment of mental health and addictions is required.
• Experience in evidence-based psychotherapy triage and clinical assessment (e.g. CBT) preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Bilingual (French/English) proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessment for clients with concurrent disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and discharge plans.
• Provide individual and group evidence-based psychotherapy and psychoeducation.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team and maintain documentation.
• Supervise addiction counseling students on placement and participate in ongoing education.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Psychotherapy

CBT

Communication skills

Leadership

Adaptability

Ethical practice

Education

Bachelor's degree in health-related discipline

Post secondary training in mental health/addictions

Master's degree preferred

Registered with professional college

Job description

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 321-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care.Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secureforensic mental health services in the province.

The Manager of the Sans Souci Program is currently seeking a full-time Concurrent Disorders Therapist. The purpose of the position is to plan and deliver concurrent disorders treatment which may include individual or group psychotherapy, support to review and practice skills, and psychoeducation to patients/clients, and/or families.

• Perform clinical assessment for clients/patient for concurrent disorders services including system navigation with other available services.
• Conduct assessments to inform symptoms experienced by client/patient and individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group evidence-based structured psychotherapy, and/or psychoeducation and/or support services to clients/patients and/or families
• Provide clinical observation, assessment, documentation, and treatment based on client/patient and program needs in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Participate in clinical consultation and related activities as needed.
• Collaborate with patients in determining discharge needs and develop individualized discharge plans.
• Supervise addiction counseling students on placement.
• Participate in ongoing education as required.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation and reports in adherence to Regulatory College and program specific requirements, including collecting relevant data to evaluate client/patient and service outcomes.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team members in the planning and provision of care.
• Contribute to ongoing program development and program evaluation and implement new practices as required.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related discipline is required.
• Post Secondary formal training in mental health and addictions is required.
• A Master’s Degree in a health-related discipline is preferred.
• Registered member in good standing with an applicable professional college is required.
• Competence to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy per an applicable professional college is required.
• A minimum of one year of previous experience in triage, clinical assessment and treatment of mental health and addictions is required.
• A minimum of one year of previous experience in the delivery of evidence-based psychotherapy triage and clinical assessment (e.g. CBT) is preferred.
• Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
• Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to adapt readily to changeand reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
• Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation)
• Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A comprehensive and generous benefit plan including dental coverage, paid vacation and holidays, sick days and extended health benefits
• Participation in the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Relocation support program for eligible staff
• Participation in the employee referral program
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)