Trauma-Informed Mental Health & Addiction Therapist

Homewood Health, Inc; Guelph; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Homewood Health in Ontario seeks a Therapist, Mental Health & Addiction, TSICP to join a collaborative, interdisciplinary team delivering client-centered treatment. You will conduct therapy, facilitate groups, document progress, and help design recovery plans.

The organization is a leader in evidence-based care, values learning, and supports professional development. CPR certification and active regulatory registration are required; strong collaboration and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Regulated Health Professionals, Masters or Bachelor qualified, authorized to provide the controlled act of psychotherapy, with current membership/registration with professional discipline by college – eg. Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, College of Registered Psychotherapists, etc.
• Experience with, and knowledge of, trauma and addictions populations
• Experience working with individuals with complex mental health issues across multiple frameworks and models
• Mindfulness and wellness training
• Knowledge of program population complexities and relevant legislation
• Assessment of group dynamics and facilitation skills for group therapy
• Valuing measurement-based care to guide clinical decisions is an asset
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent presentation and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate with clients, families and community agencies in a trans-disciplinary approach
• Familiarity with third wave therapies (CBT, DBT, CPT) preferred
• Independent and team-oriented work style with strong communication
• CPR Certification is required
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act, PHIPA, ODA 2005, Health Care Consent Act
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Assume a therapeutic role in motivation, counselling, supervision and instruction of patients in treatment interventions
• Facilitate and co-facilitate psycho-educational, experiential and process groups
• Provide opportunities for skills development in a safe context
• Document treatment and ongoing progress on patient according to standards
• Support individual skills development to promote integration
• Provide client-centered treatment and recovery-oriented support
• Collaborate with client and other stakeholders to develop individualized treatment plans

Skills

Trauma & addictions experience

Group facilitation

Mindfulness-based approaches

Clinical documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Masters or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Homewood Health in Ontario seeks a Therapist, Mental Health & Addiction, TSICP to join a collaborative, interdisciplinary team delivering client-centered treatment. You will conduct therapy, facilitate groups, document progress, and help design recovery plans.

The organization is a leader in evidence-based care, values learning, and supports professional development. CPR certification and active regulatory registration are required; strong collaboration and communication skills are essential.