Therapist, Truama Therapy

Women's College Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare institution dedicated to revolutionizing women's health. As a Therapist in Trauma Therapy, you will conduct mental health assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapy using various recognized models. This role emphasizes collaboration within an interdisciplinary team and contributes to quality improvement initiatives. With a commitment to equity and patient safety, you'll play a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare. Enjoy a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and offers competitive benefits, including a defined benefit pension plan. Be part of a team that values innovation and excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)

Competitive benefits

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Current registration with a regulated professional college (Social Worker, Psychotherapist, or Occupational Therapist).
• Three years of clinical mental health experience, preferably in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments with patients presenting safety risks.
• Develop intervention plans in collaboration with patients and the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Trauma-informed therapy

Cognitive behavioural therapy

Interpersonal psychotherapy

Mindfulness-based therapy

Crisis management

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in a mental-health related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Records (EPIC)

Job description

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Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity, and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery, and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality, and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.

Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone.

Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario.

This is a Temporary Full-Time Opportunity

Contract End Date: March 31, 2028

Type: New

Vacancies: 2

Department: Trauma Therapy Program

Summary of duties, but not limited to:

• Conducts comprehensive mental health assessments with an awareness of and comfort level in assessing patients who present with suicidality, self-harm, or who pose other safety risks
• Consolidates assessment findings and determines the suitability for appropriate resources
• Consults with team members and participates in team discussion regarding assessment and treatment, when required

Care Planning

• Develops an intervention plan in collaboration with patients, families, significant others, and the interdisciplinary team, based on identified needs
• Documents intervention plan according to specific hospital and professional standards

Interventions

• Provides individual, couples, and group therapy/treatment using the principles of women’s centered health care and draws upon recognized psychotherapy models including trauma-informed therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, relational group therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, body-oriented therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and crisis management
• Consults and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members, as required

Team And Program Development And Quality Improvement

• Monitors wait list and determines group requirements
• Participates in the TTP intake process
• Participates in program development, student education, and research as required in a fully affiliated academic setting within the University of Toronto.
• Participates in personal professional development.
• Contributes to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of processes and systems required for quality patient care in a mental health setting

Education, Professional Development, And Research

• Develops and delivers information, education, and training about trauma to promote knowledge and improve outcomes for clients
• Provides in-service education internally and to community partners
• Supervises nursing and other health disciplines students
• Participates in professional development related to trauma therapy
• Participates in research initiatives

As a role model and champion, you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care. The responsibilities described above are representative and are not all-inclusive.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with a regulated professional college (Social Worker, Psychotherapist, or Occupational Therapist)
• Master’s degree in a mental-health related discipline
• Three years of clinical mental health experience required, preferably in a hospital setting
• Knowledge of appropriate community resources related to this patient population
• Demonstrated experience with a variety of psychotherapies including trauma-informed therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, relational group therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, body-oriented therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and crisis management for both individual and group therapy
• Experience in the treatment of trauma-based mental health issues
• Skilled in assessing issues related to childhood trauma
• Ability to facilitate relational groups
• Ability to participate in peer supervision
• Ability to work independently and manage complex and high-acuity mental health patients
• Excellent time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience with hospital-based Electronic Medical Records, preferably EPIC
• Exceptional written/verbal communication skills
• Professional behavior and communication meeting the standards of the professional regulatory college and Women’s College Hospital
• This position plays a critical role in advocating for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices, and processes to ensure a safe environment for all

Why Choose Us?

• Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence.
• Shape the future of healthcare in a supportive environment.
• Enjoy competitive benefits and an excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP).

Women’s College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and recruitment practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, racialized groups, women, and others contributing to our hospital community's diversity. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants should indicate their requirements in advance.