Mental Health Therapist - Temporary Full-Time (2026-238)

COLLINGWOOD GENERAL & MARINE HOSPITAL; Collingwood; Vor Ort; CAD 69.000 - 82.000; Vollzeit

Jobbeschreibung

Mental Health Therapist - Temporary Full-Time (2026-238)

EmploymentType: Temporary Full-Time (approximately 18 months)

Reportsto: Manager, Mental Health & Regional Programs

Non-Union

Reasonfor Posting: Temporary Vacancy

Hoursof Work: Days Monday - Friday

Rate of Pay: $50.38 - $59.83 per hour

JoinOur Inspired Team! The Opportunity:

We need a Mental Health Therapist to join our MentalHealth team! You want to be part of our supportive team environment and make adifferent in the lives of patients, families and the community.

In this role you will provide patient focusedassessment, intervention and education to those affected by serious mentalillness.

WhyChoose Us!

Weinvest in our Team. As a Mental Health Therapist you will earn $50.38 - $59.83per hour.

Beyondyour hourly wage you will also enjoy:

• Access tofunding to support education that you want to pursue
• Time awayfrom work matters. This position would earn 8% vacation inlieu
• Yourhealth and wellness are important. We offer a 14%in lieu of benefits
• At thistime this opportunity is scheduled 8-hour shifts

Asthe successful applicant, you will do the following:

• Conductassessment based on accepted current mental health standards
• Initiateappropriateintervention, which may involveshort- or long-termtherapy and treatment, caseconsultation,engagementand production of Shared Care with family medicine,facilitation of psychiatric, addiction or forensic referral and involvement withprimary care and social service supports.
• Workcomfortably with pharmacological intervention aswarranted.
• Maintainthe clinical recordin accordance withclinic policy and regulatory collegerequirements.
• Consultwith family physicians and circle of care asappropriate regardingpsychiatriccare and system coordination
• Liaisewith long term care, retirement homes and hospital, medical and social serviceagencies.
• Assume anactive role as member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Activeparticipation in training,educationand clinical supervision.

WhatYou’ll Bring

Required

• Preferred Masters level ofeducation and registered with one of the followingcolleges:Social Work,Nursing,OccupationalTherapistor a related field.
• Minimum 4 years clinicalexperience in a mental health setting, including case management, and/orindividual and group counselling.
• Current CPR certification
• Working knowledge of the MentalHealth Act, Health Care Consent Act and Substitute Decision Maker Act
• Knowledgeof the DSM IV
• Soundassessment skills with regards to physical assessment, mentalassessmentandrisk assessment.
• Experiencein the application of Mental Health Assessment Tools
• Knowledgeof family Dynamics
• Knowledgeof pharmacology treatment of psychiatric disorders.
• Knowledgeof Regional Resources

Preferred

• Experience with SubstanceAbuse/Concurrent Disorders an asset
• Knowledgein Brief SolutionFocused Therapy, Strengths Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapyconsidered an asset.
• Experiencewith Meditech Expanse

Alignmentwith our Values

Weare committed to our values:

BeKind-fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, and dignity in everyinteraction

SupportEach Other- working together across all roles to uplift our team and ourpatients

Leadby Example- setting a standard of integrity, fairness, andprofessionalism

KeepGrowing- embracing curiosity, innovation, and learning to adapt to futureneeds

Anysuccessful candidate will need to live these values on a day-to-day basis.

JoinTomorrow’s Team Today: Shape the Future of Care in South Georgian Bay at CGMH!

TodayCGMH is an 84-bed acute care hospital serving 74,000+ residents and 3.5M annualvisitors. With a team of 1,200+ dedicated professionals, we deliver high‑qualitycare across emergency, surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, dialysis,diagnostics, mental health, and more.

Tomorrow’sHospital is under Development and are working towards an opening day in 2033.Joining our team now means you have input on the Hospital’s design, workflows,and equipment. Learn more here .

Learnmore about our Strategic Plan here .

Weare here to support you. If you have any questions or concerns during therecruitment process, including related to accessibility, please reach out toPeople Services at [e-mail]