Therapist, Mental Health and Addiction, Addiction Medicine Program

Homewood Health, Inc; Guelph; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative mental health organization is seeking a dedicated Therapist to join their Addiction Medicine Program. This role involves working within a collaborative team to provide comprehensive care to individuals facing complex mental health and addiction challenges. You'll engage in treatment planning, conduct assessments, and deliver evidence-based psychotherapy. The organization is committed to fostering a supportive environment where your contributions can lead to meaningful change in the lives of Canadians. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in dynamic settings, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in assessment and treatment using evidence-based practices.
• Proficiency in evidence-based approaches for complex mental health and substance use.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessments to guide treatment planning.
• Deliver individual and group psychotherapy using evidence-informed practices.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to monitor patient progress.

Skills

CBT

DBT

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma-Informed approaches

Psycho-education

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Science

Addiction-specific education

Job description

Therapist, Mental Health and Addiction, Addiction Medicine Program

Join to apply for the Therapist, Mental Health and Addiction, Addiction Medicine Program role at Homewood Health Centre.

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

Sustained growth has led to the expansion of our team within the Addiction Medicine Program. As a Therapist, Mental Health & Addiction, you will be part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs. Your responsibilities include treatment planning, clinical case coordination, and direct service through individual and group work. This role is ideal for Mental Health Therapists, Psychotherapists, or Social Workers with psychotherapy experience, who thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments helping individuals with complex mental health and addiction issues in a concurrent disorders program.

If you are seeking a company committed to forward movement and successful outcomes, you will find it here!

Hours of work: Master schedule with evenings and weekend rotations as per schedule.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Coordinate, initiate, and conduct assessments to guide treatment planning.
• Provide case management services, including service planning, coordination, navigation, and progress evaluation.
• Deliver individual and group psychotherapy using evidence-informed practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Stage-Matched Intervention, Trauma-Informed approaches, Brief Solution-focused Therapy, CBT, DBT, CPT, and other evidence-based practices.
• Support families through individual and group sessions, and lead educational and counseling groups.
• Collaborate with physicians and the clinical team to monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and liaise with referral sources.
• Develop and implement discharge plans and connect patients with community resources.
• Identify discharge needs based on assessments and care plans.
• Establish treatment goals, work with patients and team members to develop action steps, and lead team evaluations of progress.
• Act as a communication conduit among patients, team members, and programs, ensuring critical information is shared.
• Complete documentation and record-keeping in accordance with Homewood Health Centre and regulatory policies.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a recognized Social Science program with addiction-specific education.
• Membership in good standing with the relevant Ontario regulatory college (OCSWSSW, COTO, CNO, or Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists) or pursuing such credentials.
• Proficiency in evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT for treating complex mental health and substance use disorders.
• Experience in assessment and treatment using evidence-based practices.
• Understanding of measurement-based care to guide clinical decisions; experience considered an asset.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to facilitate and lead interdisciplinary teams, orchestrating resources effectively.
• Skills in individual and group counseling, including psycho-education for large groups.
• Capability to deliver inclusive, culturally responsive care.
• Knowledge of addiction and concurrent issues across the care continuum.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle if required.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Act, PHIPA, the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and the Health Care Consent Act.

As part of our commitment to health and safety, Homewood Health Centre requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to accommodations under human rights legislation.

Why Work With Us

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest provider of evidence-based mental health and addiction treatment. We value service excellence, integrity, collaboration, and innovation. Our people make a difference!

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourage applications from all equity-seeking groups, including women, racialized and Indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Join us and help Canadians lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.