Work Focused Psychotherapist

Homewood Health; Quebec; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Homewood Health is seeking therapists to provide work-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and other psychotherapy to employees who are on short-term or long-term disability. The role emphasizes CBT and a belief that work can coexist with less than perfect health.

You will work with clients in Quebec as an independent contractor, with no guaranteed referrals or hours. Strong English communication is required; French fluency is an asset.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Registration to practice Psychotherapy in your province.
• 3–5+ years of return-to-work clinical counselling experience.
• Proficiency with CBT techniques.
• RTW counselling for disability/work claims.
• Professional liability insurance coverage of $2,000,000.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication.
• French language fluency is an asset.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly one-on-one therapy sessions following standardized procedures.
• Build an understanding of factors influencing client recovery.
• Identify medical and non-medical issues contributing to decreased work capacity.
• Improve the client’s ability to manage issues causing decreased work capacity.

Skills

CBT techniques

English communication

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 psychotherapists in Quebec 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

  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
  • 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™
  • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
  • Written and verbal French language fluency is an 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 alongside 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.