Mental Health Group Facilitator - Temporary Part-Time

VHA Home HealthCare; Canada; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and peer support

Career development opportunities

Employee and family assistance program

Wellness resources

Perks & discounts

Job summary

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is a not-for-profit home care provider in Ontario with nearly 3,000 professionals delivering client-centered care across homes and community settings.

The Mental Health Group Facilitator role focuses on co-facilitating a Hoarding Support Group, conducting assessments, and ensuring quality service delivery with clinical oversight.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and co-facilitate a structured hoarding support group.
• Assess participant progress through ongoing observation and assessment tools.
• Communicate with program supervisor and Manager regarding participant needs and group progress.
• Participate in program evaluation, including outcome measures and post-group reviews.
• Provide person-centered Support Counselling.
• Conduct brief check-ins with participants to assess emotional well-being during weekly coaching sessions.
• Address crisis situations or emerging mental health concerns and provide appropriate referrals when necessary.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

Education

MSW or BSW degree, Counselling

Job description

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.” View more comments from our clients and their family members.

Pay Range $55.00-$70.00/hour (Commensurate with experience)

Mental Health Group Facilitator

The Mental Health Group Facilitator will be responsible for co-facilitating a Hoarding Support Group using the Buried in Treasures (BIT) service model (Tolin, Frost, and Stekette, 2007). This role involves planning, coordinating, and delivering structured in-person group sessions that support individuals experiencing hoarding behaviors. The facilitator will create a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment where participants can explore their experiences, build insight, and develop practical strategies for change. This includes co-leading in-person weekly sessions, fostering peer support, encouraging skill-building and self-reflection, and supporting participants’ progress throughout the group sessions. The Mental Health Group Facilitator will also be expected to conduct pre- and post-group assessments, maintain group documentation, and liaise with the program supervisor to ensure clinical oversight and quality service delivery.

Key Areas of Accountability:

• Lead and co-facilitate a structure hoarding support group
• Assess participant progress through ongoing observation, check-ins, and use of assessment tools or reflective exercises.
• Communicate with program supervisor and Manager regarding participant needs, group progress, and any emerging challenges.
• Participate in program evaluation, including providing feedback, completing outcome measures, and contributing to post-group reviews.
• Provide person-centered Support Counselling
• Conduct brief check-in with participants to assess the emotional well-being with their weekly coaching sessions
• Address crisis situations or emerging mental health concerns, and provide appropriate community referrals when necessary

Required Qualifications:

• MSW or BSW degree, Counselling
• Registered with the Ontario College of Social Worker and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
• 2 to 3 years of experience as a group facilitator
• Excellent understanding of group dynamics and therapeutic process
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with confidentiality and professionalism
• Experience with diverse populations and age groups
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
• Experience with facilitating support groups

Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees

Compensation for education and professional development

• VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career
• Mentorship and peer support
• Career development opportunities
• Employee and family assistance program
• Wellness resources
• Perks & discounts
• Staff & service provider events
• Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI

Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI

At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.

Professional Environment and Company Culture

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is a not-for-profit charitable organization that supports seniors, families, people with disabilities and those living with chronic or terminal illness to live as independently as possible. With close to 3,000 staff and service providers - including personal support workers, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, home support workers and office support staff - we provide services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to clients in their home and the community. As a VHA team member you’ll do more than provide services to clients; you’ll build strong, long-lasting bonds and real relationships with our clients and their families. We offer high-quality, multilingual services in southern Ontario and our work environment focuses on supporting clients and staff through client-centered care, well-connected health care teams, and continual improvement. Our people are as diverse as the clients and communities we support and we value your unique talents.

Through our community partnerships, innovation initiatives, and a focus on research and transformation, we are making an impact like never before. To support you and your goals, there are a range of full-time, part‑time and casual positions at VHA with varying schedules to meet our clients’ needs and your own. We also try to give you an interesting mix of new and repeat clients so you can build relationships and enjoy variety. We know that our team members can provide their best care when their own needs are being met. Together, we are reimagining the future of health care.

Reimagine your career with VHA. At VHA, we offer you opportunities to advance your career with an industry-recognized leader in care that truly values its clients and its people. We offer: The opportunity to join a leading charitable organization you can be proud of with over 95 years of experience providing high quality care. A stimulating, diverse, client and family-focused work environment with a variety of full-time and part time positions. We invest in our staff, offering continuous opportunities for learning, competitive compensation and paid orientation, a confidential and free Employee Assistance Program, and more. Eligible staff are also entitled to a pension plan and comprehensive benefits package.

Best of all, we foster a supportive, and respectful team environment where we all thrive.

Additional Information

VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.

Kathryn Nichol, President and CEO, VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) states: “Our team is full of amazing people who are compassionate and committed to supporting one another and to making care better for our clients and families.”

Thank you to everyone who applies.