Work Focused Psychotherapist

Homewood Health; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for therapists to provide focused cognitive behavioral therapy and psychotherapy for employees on disability. Candidates should have a Master's degree, registration as a psychotherapist, and experience with return-to-work counseling. The role involves conducting therapy sessions and identifying recovery factors. Professional liability insurance and proficiency in English or French are required. This is an independent contractor position.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Professional development opportunities

Engagement with community of clinicians

Qualifications

• Registered and authorized to practice Psychotherapy in your province.
• 3 to 5 years of clinical counselling experience focused on return to work.
• Professional liability insurance coverage of $2,000,000.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly one-on-one therapy sessions following standardized procedures.
• Identify factors influencing client recovery.
• Communicate regularly with Homewood Health clinical staff.

Skills

CBT techniques

Functional recovery focus

Counselling proficiency in English or French

Ability to work independently

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook)

Job description

Position Summary

Homewood Health is looking for therapists able to provide work focused cognitive behavioral and other psychotherapy treatment for employees who have left work and are in receipt of short-term and long-term disability. The ideal candidate will have a strong mental health background and experience in providing psychotherapy, particularly CBT. Candidates should consider themselves functionally focused; believe in the value of work and share a view that work is compatible with less than perfect health.

We are currently looking to hire therapists across Southwestern to work with clients in their geographical area. This is an independent contractor role, and does not guarantee any specific number of referrals or hours.

What you’ll be doing

• Conduct weekly one-on-one therapy sessions following the standardized procedures
• Build an understanding of the factors influencing client recovery
• Identify medical and non-medical issues that are contributing to a client's decreased work capacity
• Improve the client's ability to manage issues causing decreased work capacity
• Provide treatment to assist and support the client to resume work function
• Use behavioral activation strategies along with CBT, Motivational Interviewing and problem-solving oriented therapies directed at improving clients functioning to optimize participation and performance in life and work
• Communicate regularly with Homewood Health clinical staff via standardized reporting and weekly written documentation

What we’re looking for

A minimum of a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field

Registration and authorization to practice Psychotherapy in your province of practice

3 to 5 years or more of return to work focused clinical counselling experience

Ability to work out of one of Homewood Health's office spaces throughout Southwestern Ontario to see clients in person

Proficiency and experience using CBT techniques

Experience in RTW counseling for clients on short-term / long-term disability, and / or WSIB claims. This should include RTW facilitation and / or work focused treatment

Professional liability insurance coverage of $2,000,000 or as otherwise determined by Homewood Health

Proficiency to provide counselling services in either English or French is required

Counselling proficiency in additional languages is a strong asset

Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook)

Why work with us

We are driven by our values and are passionate about improving lives. We offer competitive wages and professional development opportunities, along with opportunities to engage with a community of clinicians from a variety of professional backgrounds across Canada who are part of our community of practice. Join us and work along-side highly motivated people who are collaborative and focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers.

Employment Equity & Closing Statement

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