Registered Psychotherapist / Counselling Social Worker >

Getwellteam; Canada; Híbrido; CAD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Dental care

Extended health care

On-site parking

Descripción de la vacante

Getwellteam in Canada is seeking a dedicated Psychotherapist/Counsellor to deliver evidence-based therapy and support services for individuals and families. This role focuses on collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team to enhance patient care. Qualified candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology or Social Work, and current registration with the appropriate professional body. Additional qualifications in trauma therapy or addiction counselling would be considered assets. Flexible hours may be required including some evenings and weekends.

Formación

• Minimum of two years of clinical/community based experience is required.
• Self-motivated and can work independently in a flexible environment.
• Experience in addictions counselling is considered an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Provide short-term, evidence-based counseling and therapy to individuals, families, and groups.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize patient care.
• Advocate for patients and help navigate health and social service systems.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT, EFT)

Assessment skills

Trauma-focused therapy

Cultural competency for diverse backgrounds

Educación

Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology or Social Work

Current registration with College of Social Workers and/or College of Registered Psychotherapists

Descripción del empleo

Psychotherapist - Counsellor Job Description

Registered Psychotherapist/Counselling Social Worker

Job Type: Full time/Part Time. Supervision may be available.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess biopsychosocial needs and provide short-term, evidence-based counseling and therapy to individuals, families, and groups.
• Collaborate with patients, primary care providers, and other FHT integrated health providers to develop and implement care plans.
• Develop and implement psychoeducational and skill training groups and programs.
• Facilitate access to appropriate community and health services, coordinating referrals and helping patients navigate the broader health and social service systems.
• Act as an advocate for patients and families, helping to remove barriers to timely access to services.
• Support health promotion efforts and develop strategies to address the social determinants of health.
• Work as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, collaborating with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other providers to optimize patient care.
• Provide intake assessment to help navigate patients to receive appropriate care within the family health team.
• Liaise with healthcare providers and facilitate referrals within the Family Health Team and to secondary/tertiary care services.
• Provide written reports, detailing client’s recovery and outlining future treatment goals
• Share assessment results and intervention plans with referring practitioners and other team members.
• Participate in team meetings to contribute to program development and patient care strategies.
• Participate in administrative work during the development stage of the family health team.
• Contact client for treatment follow ups.
• Focus on patient-centered care, ensuring the client’s well-being is prioritized.
• Engage in self-reflective practice to adjust their approach and meet the diverse needs of patients.
• Take on additional initiatives that contribute to the growth of the health team.

Education and Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology or Social Work
• Current registration with the College of Social Workers and or College of Registered Psychotherapists
• Minimum of two years of clinical/community based experience
• Highly developed communication skills, both written and oral
• Self-motivated
• Trained in therapeutic modality such as CBT, DBT, and EFT.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team
• Can work independently in a flexible environment
• Must demonstrate strong assessment and treatment skills within Anti-Oppressive and Recovery Practice and include expertise in one or more of: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Mindfulness-based Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Emotion Focused Therapy, must be willing to engage in relevant additional training, as required to meet the needs of the program.
• Experience and/or competency to provide services for individuals from indigenous, diverse cultural backgrounds and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
• Working knowledge of the Personal Health Information and Privacy Act, Health Care Consent Act, Mental Health Act, Substitute Decision-Makers’ Act, Child and Family Service’s Act, Access for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Regulated Health Professionals Act and community resources is required
• Expertise working with people experiencing symptoms of low mood and anxiety
• Experience in supporting individuals who have experienced trauma and skills/experience in the delivery of Trauma Focused Therapy would be considered an asset
• Experience in addictions counselling is an asset
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and continuing education
• Second language skills such as Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Farsi, Tagalog are an asset.
• Flexibility in working hours maybe required, with some evenings and weekends to meet patient needs
• Completion of a Vulnerable Person Sector reference check
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking