(TEMPORARY FULL-TIME)PSYCHOTHERAPIST- BORDERLINE PERSONALITY SELF REGULATION CLINIC

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences; Whitby; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Whitby seeks a Psychotherapist for their Borderline Personality Self Regulation Clinic. The role involves delivering Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and requires experience with borderline personality disorder. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in psychotherapy and relevant certifications. This position is temporary full-time, lasting 12 months, and offers a chance to make a significant impact in mental health care.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of recent psychiatric experience in mental health facilities.
• Experience working with borderline personality disorder in outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment and treatment in a DBT outpatient program.
• Consult and educate clients, families, and community providers.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

DBT Certification

Education

Masters of Psychotherapy

Job description

(TEMPORARY FULL-TIME) PSYCHOTHERAPIST - BORDERLINE PERSONALITY SELF REGULATION CLINIC

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Job Description

As part of our Borderline Personality Self Regulation Clinic, you will be involved in all aspects of an adherent Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) outpatient program. You will provide clinical assessment and treatment, consultative and educational services to clients, families, community providers, referral sources, and other community partners.

You will demonstrate initiative and creative approaches to challenging situations, work collaboratively, and have formal training and experience in DBT service delivery with individuals who have Borderline Personality Disorder. You will actively work with referral sources and community partners, providing individual and group counseling, liaison, consultation, and education services.

Requirements

• Masters of Psychotherapy
• Registered with College of Psychotherapists in good standing
• Knowledge of regulatory standards
• Experience working with borderline personality disorder in outpatient settings
• Certification and practice in DBT
• 3-5 years of recent psychiatric experience in mental health facilities or services
• Community mental health service provision experience
• Training in facilitating psychoeducational groups
• Understanding of legislation such as the Mental Health Act and PHIPA
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Current CPR-HCP certification
• Ability to work with clients from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to perform physical demands of the position

This position is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit.

Application deadline: May 19, 2025. Applications after this date will not be considered.

Contract duration: 12 months.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care