Mental Health Therapist, First Call Care (Bilingual French)

Homewood Health Centre; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Homewood Health Centre is seeking a Bilingual Mental Health Therapist for First Call Care to provide clinical support and assessments. This role requires a master’s degree and experience in mental health, with responsibilities including delivering counseling services and developing client treatment plans. Join a team committed to making a difference in clients' lives.

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities

Supportive work culture focused on employee wellbeing

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years’ clinical experience with mental health issues.
• Registration with a governing body as a Social Worker or similar.
• Bilingual communication skills in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EFAP and other clinical services including assessments.
• Consult with Clinical Management team for effective service delivery.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop treatment plans.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Active listening

Empathy

Resourcefulness

Education

Master’s degree in Counselling, Social Work or Psychology

Job description

Mental Health Therapist, First Call Care (Bilingual French)

Requisition Number : MENTA003136

Posted : December 19, 2024

Employment Type : Full-Time

Work Arrangement : Hybrid

Locations

Work from Home

Canada

HHI London

302-131 Wharncliffe Road South

London, ON N6J2K5, CAN

Hamilton Location

286 Sanford Ave N

Hamilton, ON L8L 6A1, CAN

Regina Location

2400 College Ave

Suite 101

Regina, SK S4P1C8, CAN

Edmonton Location

8215 112th Street NW

Suite 1800

Edmonton, AB T6G2C8, CAN

Calgary Location

300-10655 Southport Road SW

Calgary, AB T2W4Y1, CAN

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 Bilingual Mental Health Therapist, First Call Care, you will be an integral part of a collaborative 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!

What you’ll be doing :

• Deliver EFAP services and other clinical services as assigned, including confidential counselling, case management, direct clinical services and assessments.
• Provide quick, effective telephonic assessments on issues regarding client behaviour and emotional health, family, wellness, work issues, and other personal matters, including crisis situations.
• Provide tangible strategies that the client can implement on their own.
• Receive case assignments, establish treatment plans, complete case progress notes, and determine case closure through the Clinical Manager.
• Develop outlines for specific plans of action with each client under regular supervision.
• Complete a comprehensive psycho-social assessment on clients as needed.
• Conduct risk assessments and support suicide or other risk prevention interventions.
• Complete intervention notes and any other tracking documents as needed.
• Maintain established service level and direct service targets.
• Consult with the Stay at Work Clinical Management team as necessary and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure timely and effective service delivery.
• Lead workshops as required and where personal competencies and time allows.
• May also provide Crisis Management Services (CMS) on an as-needed basis.

What we’re looking for :

Master’s degree in Counselling, Social Work or Psychology.

Registration, in good standing with relevant governing body, as Social Worker, Psychologist, Marriage & Family Therapist or Canadian Certified Counsellor.

2 – 3 years’ clinical experience with a continuum of mental health and situational problems, including experience and training in solution-oriented and / or cognitive behavioral short-term therapies.

Crisis hotline, telephonic counselling and / or EFAP experience is preferred.

Excellent verbal and written communication and active listening skills in both English and French.

Skilled with risk assessment, online research and demonstrated resourcefulness in locating and accessing emergency and / or community resources across Canada.

Empathetic to client concerns with exceptional customer service delivery in person and on the phone.

Flexible with a creative approach to single-session counseling and passionate about helping to create immediate change by focusing on client’s strengths.

Awareness and acknowledgment of the value of using measurement-based care when supporting patients / clients to help guide clinical decision making; experience an asset.

English language skills are required as this role supports, communicates and / or collaborates with both French and English-speaking clients and / or colleagues nationally.

Why work with us

Homewood Health is Canada’s 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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