Psychotherapist/Social Worker- Primary care and Mental Health Focus

Durham Community Health Centre•Oshawa, ON

30d•CA$66,471 - CA$75,517•Hybrid

About The Position

Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is a registered, charitable organization that provides integrated, accessible, and equitable community-based primary care, wellness services, and health education to Durham community members who face multiple barriers to their health and well-being. DCHC also provides equity-based programs and services that focuses on priority populations such as Indigenous, Black, the 2SLGBTQI Community, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors, and Unattached patients (i.e., those without a family doctor), to name a few. DCHC ensures Durham community members receive not only sick care, but preventive care as well. At DCHC, we are a team-based interprofessional group of staff including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, counselors, dietitians, outreach workers, medical secretaries, and other administrative staff. We always place every client at the centre of our approach to care, based on their needs. We address these needs through integrated clinical and wellness care and health education. It's an exciting time to be joining DCHC, while we are embarking on an energizing path with a focus on making our biggest impact yet on local health care by diversifying, expanding, and leveraging our Strategic Plan, Theory of Change, Brand, Client Stories and Resources. Working as a member of an inter-professional care team at DCHC, the Therapist provides psychotherapy/counselling to individuals, families, and caregivers in order to help them achieve optimal psychosocial functioning, while taking into consideration individual contexts of marginalization and social determinants of health. The IPC Team Therapist will be an effective, collaborative member of the Inter-professional Primary Care (IPC) team structure, working together with internal team members as well as in partnership with service providers and professionals within the community and region. The Therapist will demonstrate leadership skills to champion and support goals aligned with DCHC’s Strategy, Vision, Mission and Values.

Requirements

Completion of a Master's degree - Social work or Counselling Psychology
Must be a current member in good standing with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) -or- the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
Two years providing counselling/therapy and assessments.
Proficient in working with individuals diagnosed with mild or moderate severity borderline personality disorder (BPD).
Demonstrated experience using DBT to support individuals diagnosed with BPD.
The therapist must be able to see a patient for 20-25 sessions.
Evidence of either degree-curriculum, or post-graduate education in the theory and use of evidence-informed therapeutic counselling interventions [e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (an asset), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) etc.].
Demonstrated experience providing the above interventions (e.g. CBT) to individual, couples, family and group clients with complex mental health challenges. Knowledge of DSM-V diagnoses, concurrent disorders and crisis intervention skills is an asset.
Demonstrated competence in completing biopsychosocial assessments, preparing treatment/counselling plans, delivering above interventions, documenting and communicating with partners in client circle-of-care.
Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload, determine priorities, meet deadlines, work independently and as an effective member within an inter-professional team.
Demonstrate knowledge of issues affecting marginalized communities, policies, legislation, programs, and other issues related to scope of practice and social determinant of health.
Access to a car and valid driver’s license required.
Familiar with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems (e.g., Nightingale on Demand) and computer skills in use of Microsoft Office.
Ability to support and provide input into the program evaluation process to align and determine priorities.
Valid Ontario Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position (DCHC will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground).

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word) is an asset.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (an asset)
Knowledge of DSM-V diagnoses, concurrent disorders and crisis intervention skills is an asset.

Responsibilities

Provide client-centred, evidence-informed psychotherapy/counselling services that address the psychosocial needs of individuals and families/caregivers in a non-judgemental manner
Provide psychotherapy/counselling services within scope of practice as defined by the respective regulatory colleges
Perform biopsychosocial assessments and ensure that treatment/counselling plans are developed collaboratively with the client and other members of the IPC team
Support and promote the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of evidence-based psychotherapy/counselling protocols and standards of best-practice
Actively collaborate and seek/provide consultation within an inter-professional model of care, which can include Social Workers, Psychotherapists, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Medical Secretaries and external health service providers, in the client’s circle-of-care
Participate in clinical case conferences and perform case management functions as required.
Collaborate with members of DCHC’s Health Promotion and Community Development Services (HPCDS) as required.
Actively lead, participate and/or partner on internal and external projects or committees as assigned. This could include participation in various operational initiatives and activities designed to improve team effectiveness and overall workplace success.
Participate in chart reviews, peer review processes, development and implementation of Quality Improvement Plans (QIP), Professional Development activities as required by the respective colleges, and accreditation activities with Canadian Centre for Accreditation (CCA).
Complete timely and accurate medical records of client encounters, documentation and third-party correspondence using DCHC’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system: Telus PSS. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word) is an asset.
Flexibility to work at DCHC's clinical locations to delivery patient care services, as required.
Ability to work a flexible schedule with at least one evening per week.