Counsellor/Therapist 2 - Geriatric Outpatient Services

CAMH•Toronto, ON

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Geriatric Mental Health Outpatient Service (GMHOS) is seeking a full-time, permanent, Counselor Therapist 2 to work on the Geriatric Mental Health Outreach team (GMHOT). The incumbent will provide direct clinical care for adults who are experiencing addiction or concurrent disorder who are living in long term care. Accountabilities include addictions support and education for both clients and long term care home staff members. The role involves conducting assessments from received referrals for new clients, treatment and care planning with the physician, and engagement with family members/community supports and long term care. They will also be a resource to the GMHOT team with guidance and support around addictions in geriatric populations. The incumbent will be able to work with clients from diverse populations, and demonstrate a harm reduction, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approach to care. The incumbent will also participate in: continuous quality improvement initiatives; the research and educational activities of the program; program development; service provider relationship-building; and capacity-building activities. Other related duties may be assigned as required. You will support and contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is located at 80 Workman Way. Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.

Requirements

Counselor Therapist 2 position
Experience working with adults experiencing addiction or concurrent disorder
Experience working in long term care settings
Ability to conduct assessments
Ability to develop treatment and care plans
Experience engaging with family members and community supports
Ability to work with clients from diverse populations
Demonstrated harm reduction, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed approach to care
Experience in continuous quality improvement initiatives
Experience in research and educational activities
Experience in program development
Experience in service provider relationship-building
Experience in capacity-building activities

Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical care for adults experiencing addiction or concurrent disorder living in long term care.
Offer addictions support and education to clients and long term care home staff.
Conduct assessments for new clients based on referrals.
Collaborate with physicians on treatment and care planning.
Engage with family members, community supports, and long term care facilities.
Serve as a resource to the GMHOT team, providing guidance and support on addictions in geriatric populations.
Work with clients from diverse populations.
Demonstrate a harm reduction, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed approach to care.
Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Engage in research and educational activities of the program.
Contribute to program development.
Build relationships with service providers.
Participate in capacity-building activities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Support and contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork, and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements.