Mental Health Clinician

University Health Network • Toronto, ON

1d • CA$43 - CA$54 • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the multi-disciplinary stepped-care Eating Disorders Program, the Mental Health Clinician provides evidence-based treatment and psychoeducation, as well as standardized assessment in an outpatient clinic setting.

Requirements

• Completion of a Masters degree program in Health and/or Social Sciences, with three (3) years practical and related experience or at minimum, a completion of a Bachelor’s degree program in Health and/or Social Sciences, with 8 to 10 years practical and related experience recognized equivalent
• Registration licensure with an Ontario professional body whose members are authorized to independently perform the controlled act of psychotherapy (CNO, CRPO, OCSWSSW, CPO, COTO, etc)
• Experience working with individuals with eating disorders, substance use, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and/or serious mental illness, providing evidence-based treatment (i.e., CBT, DBT)
• Proven knowledge of the mental health continuum of care
• Excellent problem-recognition and solution-focused skills
• Proven ability to effectively provide treatment in a culturally-sensitive manner
• Demonstrated ability to document according to professional and organizational standards

Nice To Haves

• Certification in CBT and/or DBT considered an asset
• Experience working effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, an asset

Responsibilities

• Providing individual standardized Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy-Enhanced for Eating Disorders (CBT-E)
• Providing individual psychoeducation related to trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Co-facilitating psychotherapy groups, as assigned (e.g., Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Substance Use Disorders, Skills Coaching)
• Standardized assessment of eating disorders and other key mental health symptoms
• Performing departmental responsibilities to contribute to the efficient and effective provision of services
• Participating in relevant research activities

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level