Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Oar Wellness Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health and wellness centre in Ontario is seeking a Master's-level therapist to provide dyadic therapy and lead groups. The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree and experience with addiction and complex mental health. This full-time position offers competitive salaries, ethical care, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Full-registration with the appropriate governing college.
• At least 3 years of experience.
• Experience leading psychoeducational and process groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide dyadic therapy to patients.
• Lead psychoeducational and process groups.
• Conduct intake assessments and build individualized treatment plans.

Skills

Experience with addiction and complex mental health

DBT, ACT, EFT, IFS training

Strong case conceptualization

Understanding of Attachment and Family Systems theories

Knowledge of 12-step and self-help group programs

Education

Master’s Degree in counselling psychology or social work

Job description

Overview

A start-up residential mental health and wellness centre is looking to hire a Master’s-level therapist. The centre is located in the Schomberg / Palgrave region. We are a small, specialized facility that promises strong evidence-based competency in treatment and ethical care. Our programming focuses on life skills, issues with executive functioning, emotional regulation, and spiritual approaches to resiliency. This is an on-site role. We offer competitive salaries for strong candidates.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in counselling psychology or social work
• Full-registration with the appropriate governing college
• At least 3-years experience working with addiction and / or complex mental health
• Specific training in DBT, ACT, EFT, IFS, and / or schema-based modalities
• Experience leading psychoeducational and process groups
• Experience building strong case conceptualizations
• Strong understanding of Attachment and Family Systems theories
• Understanding of addiction and concurrent disorders, including C-PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders
• Understanding of 12-step and other self-help group programs is an asset
• Experience navigating complex ethical situations

Responsibilities

• Provide dyadic therapy to patients
• Lead psychoeducational and process groups
• Conduct intake assessments and build individualized treatment plans
• Communicate with other therapists, counsellors, doctors, nurses and general staff about the needs and approaches towards individual patients
• Participate in dyadic and group supervision and training
• Consult and work with patient family and / or stakeholders
• Help develop and optimize treatment programming
• Act with the highest standards of ethics and professionalism
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records
• Stay current with advancements in addiction and mental health research, attending conferences and workshops to enhance professional knowledge and skills

Pls submit resumes to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Mental Health Care

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