Mental Health Clinician

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Health Network is seeking a Mental Health Clinician for its Toronto General Hospital site. This full-time role includes providing evidence-based treatment and assessments within a multi-disciplinary team focused on eating disorders. Ideal candidates will have advanced credentials and experience in delivering culturally sensitive care. Join a leading organization that prioritizes patient care and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Ontario Pension Plan membership

Flexible work environment

Corporate discounts

On-site gyms

Qualifications

• Completion of a Masters or Bachelor's degree in relevant fields.
• Registration with an Ontario professional body for psychotherapy.
• Experience with eating disorders and evidence-based treatments.

Responsibilities

• Providing individual CBT and psychoeducation in outpatient settings.
• Co-facilitating psychotherapy groups and conducting assessments.
• Participating in relevant research activities.

Skills

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy-Enhanced (CBT-E)

Psychoeducation

Trauma and PTSD related skills

Problem-recognition and solution-focused skills

Education

Masters degree in Health and/or Social Sciences

Bachelor’s degree in Health and/or Social Sciences

Job description

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Company Description

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Company Description

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Job Description

Union: Non-Union

Site: Toronto General Hospital

Department: Center for Mental Health

Reports to: Clinical Manager

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date: June 28, 2025

As a member of the multi-disciplinary stepped-care Eating Disorders Program, the Mental Health Clinician provides evidence-based treatment and psychoeducation, as well as standardized assessment in an outpatient clinic setting.

Duties

• Providing individual standardized Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy-Enhanced for Eating Disorders (CBT-E)
• Providing individual psychoeducation related to trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Co-facilitating psychotherapy groups, as assigned (e.g., Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Substance Use Disorders, Skills Coaching)
• Standardized assessment of eating disorders and other key mental health symptoms
• Performing departmental responsibilities to contribute to the efficient and effective provision of services
• Participating in relevant research activities
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Completion of a Masters degree program in Health and/or Social Sciences, with three (3) years practical and related experience or at minimum, a completion of a Bachelor’s degree program in Health and/or Social Sciences, with 8 to 10 years practical andrelated experience recognized equivalent
• Registration licensure with an Ontario professional body whose members are authorized to independently perform the controlled act of psychotherapy (CNO, CRPO, OCSWSSW, CPO, COTO, etc)
• Experience working with individuals with eating disorders, substance use, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and/or serious mental illness, providing evidence-based treatment (i.e., CBT, DBT)
• Certification in CBT and/or DBT considered an asset
• Proven knowledge of the mental health continuum of care
• Excellent problem-recognition and solution-focused skills
• Experience working effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, an asset
• Proven ability to effectively provide treatment in a culturally-sensitive manner
• Demonstrated ability to document according to professional and organizational standards
  
  
  

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
  
  
  

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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