Mental Health Therapist Addictions/Crisis Intervention Therapist - Temporary Part-Time (2025-139)

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Collingwood General & Marine Hospital seeks a Mental Health Therapist for a temporary part-time position aimed at providing assessments and interventions for patients with serious mental illness and substance use disorders. The role demands a Masters level education and registration with a relevant college, alongside strong experience and exceptional interpersonal skills. This position requires adaptability as the hospital operates 24/7, encompassing a range of shifts, and offers a competitive hourly wage.

Benefits

8% vacation pay

14% pay in lieu of benefits

Access to Employee & Family Assistance Program

CGMH Perkopolis discounts

Qualifications

• Preferred Masters level of education and registered with a relevant college.
• Experience with Substance Abuse/Concurrent Disorders required.
• Minimum 4 years clinical experience in a mental health setting/addictions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments based on accepted current mental health standards.
• Initiate appropriate interventions, including therapy and treatment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for a comprehensive approach.

Skills

Assessment skills

Crisis intervention

Therapeutic techniques

Communication

Education

Masters level education

Job description

Detailed Job Description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Mental Health Therapist Addictions/Crisis Intervention Therapist

2025-139

Choose Collingwood General & Marine Hospital

Explore a role with Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) and live your ideal lifestyle. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, you have the opportunity to enjoy the 4-season recreational community.

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) is an 84 bed hospital located in Collingwood, Ontario (approximately 90 minutes north of Toronto) that serves more than 74,000 permanent residents and 3.5 Million annual visitors to the communities of Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, Clearview and the Blue Mountains. CGMH is an acute care hospital providing emergency care, diagnostic services including lab, imaging and cardio respiratory therapy, as well as two inpatient units (medicine and surgery). In addition, CGMH also provides care in specialty areas including obstetrics, orthopaedics, intensive care and surgery. The Hospital also provides out patient care including dialysis and a wide range of clinics including mental health and rehabilitation services. CGMH continues to provide care close to home for our community and plays a key role as an integrated orthopaedic centre for our region. For more information please visit our website at www.cgmh.on.ca and our Foundation website at www.cgmhf.com.

Corporate Culture

At Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, we are anchored by our vision, mission and values and guided by our strategic directions. If you exhibit the core values of CGMH; Inclusive, Caring, Accountable, Respect, Excellence, Adaptable, Teamwork, we want you to join us in providing exceptional services to our patient and their families.

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This position also includes 8% vacation pay and 14% pay in lieu of benefits as well as access to the Employee & Family Assistance Program and access to CGMH Perkopolis discounts. CGMH endorses the Health Care Providers Group Insurance Plan which provides Group Benefits for you and your eligible dependents by enrollment only.

The Opportunity

• To provide patient focused assessment, intervention, and education to those affected by serious mental illness and or substance use related disorders in a population of adolescent, adult and geriatric presentations
• To provide timely triage, assessment and intervention of moderate to severe Mental Illness and substance use related disorders.
• The position requires familiarity with fundamental psychiatric presentations, medical co-morbidity and psychotherapy.
  
  

Qualifications

• Preferred Masters level of education and registered with one of the following colleges: Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapist or a related field.
• Experience with Substance Abuse/Concurrent Disorders required
• Certification as an Addictions Counselor with Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (ICADC) considered an asset.
• Minimum 4 years clinical experience in a mental health setting/addictions, including case management, and/or individual and group counselling.
• Current CPR certification
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act and Substitute Decision Maker Act
• Knowledge of the DSM IV
• Sound assessment skills with regards to physical assessment, mental assessment and risk assessment.
• Experience in the application of Mental Health Assessment Tools
• Knowledge in Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Strengths Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy considered an asset.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of family Dynamics
• Knowledge of pharmacology treatment of psychiatric and substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of Regional Resources
• Must strive to continuously provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff, physicians, and volunteers
• Must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Must have basic computer skills
• Must be dedicated to professional growth & development
• Must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position, which may include physical demands such as moving/transferring patients, pushing, pulling, bending, etc.
• Must have demonstrated excellent attendance/performance record
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment based on accepted current mental health standards.
• Initiate appropriate intervention, which may involve short- or long-term therapy and treatment, case consultation, engagement and production of Shared Care with family medicine, facilitation of psychiatric, addiction or forensic referral and involvement with primary care and social service supports.
• Work comfortably with pharmacological intervention as warranted.
• Maintain the clinical record in accordance with clinic policy and regulatory college requirements.
• Consult with family physicians and circle of care as appropriate regarding psychiatric care and system coordination
• Liaise with long term care, retirement homes and hospital, medical and social service agencies.
• Assume an active role as member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Active participation in training, education and clinical supervision.
• Participate in quality improvement exercises
• Perform duties as may be assigned by Leadership.
• To exhibit the ethics required of members in your regulatory body.
  
  

More Information

Location: Outpatient Mental Health

Employee Group: Non-Union

Employment Type: Temporary Part-Time (approximately one year)

Start Date: In line with next Hospital Orientation intake

Hours of Work: Please be reminded that as a Hospital, in order to provide the necessary patient care, our operations run 24/7. Therefore, depending on the program for which you are applying, it may be an expectation that you are available to work weekdays and weekends, as well as all shifts - days, evenings, and nights.

Wage: $49.27 - $58.51 per hour

How To Apply

If you are interested in joining our inspiring team, please apply online before 11:59pm EST on the posting close date by submitting an updated copy of your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format.

Due to the volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised that as part of the mandatory screening process CGMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation, plus a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We encourage all qualified individuals who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace to apply. If contacted regarding a competition, please advise Human Resources of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.