Therapist, Mental Health & Addiction, Eating Disorders Program

Homewood Health Centre•Guelph, ON

17h

About The Position

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning. As a Therapist, Mental Health & Addiction, Eating Disorders Program, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, inter-disciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

Requirements

Regulated Health Professional with current membership/registration with professional discipline by college – Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Addictions Counsellor; eg. College of Registered Psychotherapists
Experience with, and knowledge of, the following: trauma and addictions populations, working within multiple frameworks and theoretical models of practice, program development and delivery, working with individuals with complex mental health issues, mindfulness and wellness training
Knowledge of program population complexities and relevant legislation
Assessment of group dynamics and facilitation skills for group therapy
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent presentation and organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively with customers, families and community agencies within an integrated trans-disciplinary approach
Skill and competencies to quickly establish supportive, trusting relationships
Familiarity with, and preferably training in, third wave therapies such as CBT, DBT, prolonged exposure and CPT
Ability to work successfully both independently and within an interdisciplinary team environment
Awareness and acknowledgement of the value of using measurement-based care when supporting patients/clients to help guide clinical decision making; experience an asset
Excellent assessment and communication skills
CPR Certification is required
Knowledge of Mental Health Act, PHIPA, Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, Health Care Consent Act
Proficient with Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Experience with measurement-based care

Responsibilities

Assume a therapeutic role in the motivation, counselling, supervision and instruction of patients in treatment interventions
Facilitate and co-facilitate psycho-educational, experiential and process groups
Provide the opportunity for skills development in a safe context to experience new behaviours
Document treatment and ongoing progress on patient, according to discipline, program and Hospital standards
Support individual skills development to promote integration
Provide client-centered treatment and recovery-oriented support to clients
In collaboration with the client and other stakeholders, develop individualized client treatment and recovery plans