Therapist - Trauma Therapy

Women's College Hospital•Toronto, ON

5d•CA$48 - CA$59•Onsite

About The Position

Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. WCH is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice. Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future, reaffirming our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone. This is a Temporary Full-Time Opportunity, with the department open Monday to Friday during core day hours, lasting until March 31, 2028.

Requirements

Current registration in good standing with a regulated professional college (Social Worker, Psychotherapist or Occupational Therapist) required.
Master degree in a mental-health related discipline required.
Three years of clinical mental health experience required, preferably in a hospital setting.
Knowledge of appropriate community resources related to this patient population.
Demonstrated experience with a variety of psychotherapies including trauma-informed therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, relational group therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, body orientated therapy mindfulness-based therapy, and crisis management for both individual and group therapy.
Experience in the treatment of trauma-based mental health issues.
Skilled in assessing issues related to childhood trauma.
Ability to facilitate relational groups.
Ability to and experience in participating in peer supervision.
Ability to work independently and manage complex and high-acuity mental health patients.
Excellent time management skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Experience with a hospital-based Electronic Medical Record, preferably EPIC.
Exceptional written/verbal communication skills.
Professional behavior and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital.
Plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all.

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive mental health assessments with an awareness of and comfort level in assessing patients who present with suicidality, self-harm, or who pose other safety risks.
Consolidates assessment findings and determines the suitability for appropriate resources.
Consults with team members and participates in team discussion regarding assessment and treatment, when required.
Develops an intervention plan in collaboration with patients, families, significant others and the interdisciplinary team, based on identified needs.
Documents intervention plan according to specific hospital and professional standards.
Provides individual, couples and group therapy/treatment using the principles of women’s centered health care and draws upon recognized psychotherapy models including trauma-informed therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, relational group therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, body orientated therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and crisis management.
Consults and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members, as required.
Monitors wait list and determine group requirements.
Participate in the TTP intake process.
Participates in program development, student education and research as required in a fully affiliated academic setting within the University of Toronto.
Participates in personal professional development.
Contributes to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of processes and systems required for quality patient care in a mental health setting.
Develop and deliver information, education, and training about trauma to promote knowledge and improve outcomes for clients.
Provides in-service education internally and to our community partners.
Supervises nursing and other health disciplines students.
Participates in professional development as it relates to trauma therapy.
Participates in research initiatives.
Acts as a role model and champion to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.