Mental Health Therapist, Employee & Family Assistance Program

Homewood Health; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in Kitchener seeks a Mental Health Therapist for their Employee & Family Assistance Program. The ideal candidate will deliver EFAP services, establish treatment plans, and work as part of a collaborative team. Requirements include a Master's degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in counseling. Join a diverse team dedicated to improving lives through effective mental health services.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid registration with the relevant governing body.
• Minimum 3 years of counseling experience.
• Experience in brief solution-oriented counselling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EFAP services including counselling, case management, and assessments.
• Establish treatment plans and complete case progress notes.
• Provide after-hours crisis calls services as needed.

Skills

Counseling experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Masters in Counselling Psychology or Social Work

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Make a difference in a growing innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As a Mental Health Therapist with our Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) you will be an integral part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes get ready to love it here!

Responsibilities

• Deliver EFAP services including confidential counselling case management direct clinical services and assessments
• Receive case assignments establishes treatment plans and complete case progress notes
• Develop service plans which outline a specific plan of action with each client under periodical supervision
• Provide after-hours crisis calls services (1-2 nights per week until 8-9 PM and Saturdays if required)

Qualifications

• Masters in Counselling Psychology, Social Work or other related discipline
• Must hold a valid registration with the relevant governing body
• Minimum 3 years of counseling experience
• Experience in brief solution-oriented counselling
• Knowledge of assessment, crisis management and EFAP services is an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English is required
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Awareness and acknowledgment of the value of using measurement-based care when supporting patients/clients to help guide clinical decision-making; experience an asset

Why work with us

Homewood Health is Canadas largest and leading service provider for medically focused evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence integrity collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and Indigenous communities, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1