Internal/External - OSP Therapist

Canadian-Mental-Health-Association; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent seeks an OSP Therapist in Sarnia to provide structured CBT-based psychotherapy for adults with mild to moderate depression and anxiety. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, anti-racist practice, and collaboration with clients and partners within the OSP network.

The incumbent reports to the Manager of Client Services and supports program development and evaluation while delivering high-quality, accessible care in the community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counselling with current registration in Ontario
• Master’s in Occupational Therapy or Nursing with appropriate regulated college for Psychotherapy act (as applicable)
• 2–3 years’ experience in mental health/addictions treatment preferred
• Formal CBT and CPT training with supervision/clinical consultation preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group CBT-based psychotherapy.
• Deliver CBT and CPT in alignment with OSP provincial model for depression and anxiety.
• Incorporate anti-racist, anti-oppressive practices in client-centered, trauma-informed care.
• Contribute to program development and evaluation; collaborate with clients, families, referral sources, and OSP network.

Skills

CBT

CPT training

Trauma-informed care

Anti-racist practices

Culturally responsive care

Collaboration with clients/family

French language asset

Education

MSW / MS Counselling / OT / Nursing (Master’s)

Ontario registration (SW/SSW or equivalent)

Job description

OSP Therapist - Sarnia Office

1 Full Time Temporary Contract - (until July 2028)

At Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees, volunteers, students and clients, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, creed (religion), national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability or any protected ground under the Human Rights Code, feel valued and respected. We are committed to a non-discriminatory and unbiased approach to inclusion including practice, environment and communication channels. We respect and value diverse life experiences and cultures and work to ensure that all voices are valued and heard.

Position Summary

The Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) program aims to increase access to publicly funded, evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and related approaches for Ontarians with mild to moderate depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related conditions (i.e. obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress, panic disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety, health anxiety etc.). The program is delivered through regional psychotherapy networks as a coordinated provincial program.

Each network is comprised of several organizations, including: (1) One Network Lead Organization (NLO) who provides quality and administrative oversight and support for providers in their network to implement/operate OSP, and (2) multiple Service Delivery Sites (SDS) in communities across the region who provide protocol-based CBT treatment to clients, with fidelity to the program model. Ontario Structured Psychotherapy West Region (OSP West) is jointly operated by St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and St. Joseph’s Health Care London as one NLO.

The OSP CBT Therapist will deliver individual and group protocol-based structured psychotherapy to individuals experiencing mild to moderate depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related conditions within their community and the Ontario West region.

The OSP CBT Therapist will participate in regular clinical consultation to ensure high quality service delivery and adherence to the OSP Clinical Model.

Reporting to the Manager of Client Services, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:

• Provide individual and group protocol-based structured psychotherapy, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and cognitive processing therapy (CPT), in alignment with OSP provincial model to individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related conditions.
• Actively incorporate anti-racist, anti-oppressive practices and principles in the delivery of client-centered, trauma-informed care at all levels of service.
• Work collaboratively with clients, family members, referral sources, community partners, and the OSP program’s network in the provision of accessible, equitable and inclusive care (e.g. interpretation services, culturally appropriate and relevant care, incorporating anti-racism and decolonizing approaches to care, considering social determinants of health and trauma-informed approaches).
• Contribute to ongoing program development and program evaluation and implement new practices as required.

Qualifications:

Education required:

• Masters of Social Work Degree from an accredited university with current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers; or Masters of Counselling Degree currently registered with The College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario
• Masters of Occupational Therapy and/or a Masters of Nursing in good standing with a college that is regulated to perform the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy in Ontario and who are regulated to practice the controlled act of Psychotherapy
• Experience in the provision of mental health and/or addictions treatment (2-3 years preferred), including:
• Experience utilizing evidence-based CBT treatment models with clients experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and anxiety related conditions.
• Documented evidence of formal CBT and CPT training with appropriate supervision/clinical consultation preferred. Additional training in cognitive processing therapy (CPT) preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and practiced skills in providing culturally safe and responsive mental health services to clients of diverse ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds is preferred.

• Experience working in a community-based or outpatient setting.
• Fluency in French and/or proficiency in a second language is considered an asset
• A valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a vehicle.

Hours of Work: 35 hours/week. Flexible hours are required to meet the position requirements

Only applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted.