Psychotherapist (Temporary, full-time, 1 year)

Hawkesbury and District General Hospital; Hawkesbury; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hawkesbury and District General Hospital seeks a Psychotherapist for a temporary, full-time 1-year position. The role involves providing brief psychotherapy to adults, conducting assessments, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary psychiatry team.

Hybrid work is available, with shifts including day/evening and potential travel to other sites within the organization. Qualified candidates hold a Master’s degree in psychotherapy, are in good standing to practice in Ontario, and are able to

Qualifications

• Master's degree required
• Ability to provide brief psychotherapy to adults 16+
• Fluency in both official languages (English and French) preferred
• Eligibility to practice psychotherapy in Ontario and interprovincial eligibility

Responsibilities

• Provide brief psychotherapy services to adults 16+ with various mental health concerns
• Conduct clinical assessments and develop tailored intervention plans
• Deliver evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions to support recovery and well-being
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary psychiatry team as needed
• Triage internal psychotherapy referrals and support clinic days in one-session counselling

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree in psychotherapy

Job description

Psychotherapist (Temporary, full-time, 1 year)

Requisition Number: PSYCH001088

• Posted : September 23, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Description

The psychotherapist provides brief psychotherapy services to an adult clientele aged 16 and older presenting with various mental health concerns and/or concurrent disorders. As part of their role, they conduct clinical assessments, develop intervention plans tailored to client needs, and provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support recovery, autonomy and well-being.

Some complex situations will require the clinician to participate as part of a multidisciplinary psychiatry team.

In addition, this position involves triaging internal psychotherapy referral requests, participating in the one-session counselling clinic, and supporting the smooth functioning of these clinic days. The psychotherapist will benefit from internally provided clinical consultation.

Temporary Full-Time Position for approximately 1 year

• Day and evening shifts available, as well as 8-hour and 12-hour shifts
• Remote work available (hybrid model)
• Possibility of working at different sites according to organizational needs.
• Possibility of providing clinical support in other programs within the Mental Health and Addictions Centre.

What we are looking for

• Master's degree in a field that allows for the practice of psychotherapy.
• Member in good standing of an Ontario College governing psychotherapy (must be able to serve an interprovincial clientele).
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in psychotherapy with a clientele presenting with mental health concerns and/or concurrent disorders.
• Expertise in cognitive-behavioural, interpersonal, narrative and solution-focused therapy, EMDR, reconsolidation, etc.
• Solid knowledge of mental illness, concurrent disorders and associated challenges in rural settings.
• Leadership qualities and demonstrated experience guiding clinical teams.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and interprofessional environment.
• Comfortable with virtual therapy modalities.
• Working knowledge of both official languages.
• Must have a valid driver's licence and insurance, and be able to use their car.