Therapist, Mental Health and Addiction, Community Addiction Services

Homewood Health; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in Ontario is seeking a Therapist Mental Health & Addiction. This role involves coordinating assessments, providing psychotherapy, and working with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective treatment. Candidates should have a relevant degree, be in good standing with regulatory bodies, and possess exceptional communication skills. Join a team committed to improving lives through evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Must be a member in good standing with the relevant regulatory college/governing body in Ontario or in pursuit of relevant credential.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in assessment and treatment using evidence-based practice.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services including service planning and coordination.
• Conduct assessments to guide treatment planning.
• Lead individual and group psychotherapy utilizing evidence-informed practices.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to monitor patient progress.

Skills

CBT

DBT

Evidence-based practice

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Counseling skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a recognized Social Science program

Job description

Overview

Make a difference in a growing innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning. As a Therapist Mental Health & Addiction in our Community Addiction Services, you will be an integral part of a collaborative inter-disciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. You’ll provide a combination of treatment planning, clinical case coordination and direct service through both individual and group work for individuals struggling with complex mental health and/or addictions. Hybrid (Temporary full time for up to 6 months) hours of work.

What you'll be doing

• Coordinate initiate and may conduct assessments to help guide treatment planning
• Provide case management services including service planning coordination navigation and evaluation of progress
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy utilizing evidence-informed practices including Motivational Interviewing Stage-Matched Intervention Trauma-Informed approaches Brief Solution-focused Therapy CBT and DBT informed approaches including CPT and other evidence-based practices where applicable
• Offer individual and group support to family members and lead group counseling and education sessions
• Work in close collaboration with the Physicians and clinical team to monitor the patient experience through ongoing meetings to review progress create and adjust treatment plans and liaise with referral sources
• Take responsibility to develop and implement discharge planning and referral to appropriate community resources
• Identification of discharge needs based on the comprehensive patient assessment and care plan
• Provide service and team leadership by establishing treatment goals and working with the patient and other team members to develop action steps to meet these goals
• Lead team monitoring and evaluation of progress on the treatment plan
• Act as a communication lead among the patient the team and program internal and external ensuring communication of a critical nature takes place
• Complete documentation and record-keeping as per Homewood Health Centre and governing College policies

What we're looking for

• Bachelors or masters degree in a recognized Social Science program with addiction-specific education
• Must be a member in good standing with the relevant regulatory college/governing body in Ontario or in pursuit of relevant credential (OCSWSSW, COTO, CNO) or registration as a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists
• Competent in the provision of CBT, DBT and other evidence-based approaches for the treatment of complex mental health conditions and substance use disorder
• Demonstrated skills and experience in assessment and treatment using evidence-based practice
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to facilitate and lead an interdisciplinary team orchestrating team resources
• Individual and group counselling skills including the ability to present psycho-education to large groups
• Capacity to deliver inclusive and culturally responsive approaches
• Knowledge of addictions and concurrent issues along a continuum of care
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to own vehicle where required
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, PHIPA, Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, Health Care Consent Act

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Why Work With Us

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.

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Employment Details

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1