Trauma Therapist

Canadian Mental Health Association- Peel Branch • Brampton, ON

1d • CA$75,509 - CA$89,160 • Onsite

About The Position

Joining the Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch means you’ll be part of something meaningful. For starters, we’re honored to have received the Canadian Non-Profit Employer of Choice Award for our efforts to help people live better. Providing support and services to those who live with mental illness and addictions, we’re committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to create a diverse organization that represents the communities we serve – and the people we help.

As a community-based agency, we’re dedicated to the mental, physical, and social health of everyone – including our team members. That’s why we’re proud to offer a total rewards package that helps our team members balance their professional and home life. You’ll also be empowered to keep learning new skills and reaching your goals – from developing a career growth plan to participating in training sessions.

We are looking for a full-time Trauma Therapist to join our team! As a Trauma Therapist you will provide responsive integrated care to individuals seeking treatment for substance use/ concurrent disorders and collaborate on treatment plans and clinical case presentations. The focus of the Trauma Therapist is to minimize the potential harm and re-traumatization and to enhance safety and resilience for clients with mental health and addiction challenges. Furthermore, the Therapist will increase the attention to the impact of trauma on client’s lives and well-being, reduce harm and improve system responses for everyone.

Requirements

• A Masters level degree in psychology, social work or relevant health or social science field
• Registration with relevant regulatory college/registering body
• Excellent understanding of Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in providing individual and group-based comprehensive Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Experience working with individuals who have complex mental health and addictions issues
• Experience working with individuals who engage in self-harming and self-injurious behaviors or who are at high risk to do so
• Minimum 3 years of experience within the health services sector with in-depth knowledge of complex clinical issues
• Demonstrated ability to work with multi-need clients with complex needs utilizing a goal-focused approach
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to effectively work with Black, African and Caribbean communities.
• Completion of training in non-violent crisis intervention, ASIST, CPR and First Aid Certification
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and how to apply it during client interactions
• Valid Canadian driver’s license and access to an insured automobile in good repair
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing TF-CBT is a definite asset
• Experience working with population displaying high-risk behaviors
• Fluency in French, or other language reflected in Peel region, is considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual therapy sessions adhering to Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT) protocol and best practices
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments
• Devise and deliver therapeutic treatment to ensure progress toward goals, including management of crisis and life-threatening behaviors, adhering to the TF-CBT treatment model
• Plan, organize and co-facilitate TF-CBT skills groups
• Participate in TF-CBT team consultation
• Maintain professional documentation, in the form of clinical client files, assessments, progress reports and discharge summaries
• Communicate information, both oral and written, regarding assessments, treatment plans and evaluations to the treatment team, client, referral source and other caregivers within practice/agency/legal guidelines
• Maintain appropriate record-keeping/documentation, statistical and outcome measurement tools as required by CMHA/Peel Dufferin policies and procedures
• Participate on agency and community committees and workgroups as requested
• Work effectively and collaboratively with program teams, internal and external to CMHA/Peel Dufferin
• Monitor clients’ mental health and initiate interventions as required to promote wellness
• Provide education on mental health, illnesses and wellness to clients and their families/other supports
• Establish a follow-up plan for clients prior to discharge, when possible.

Benefits

• Employee Family Assistance Plan
• optional extended health and dental benefits
• 4 weeks accrued vacation
• Up to 18 paid sick days accrued per year, plus 2 flexible days each year
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Ongoing professional development plus $250 annual funding for continuing education and certifications
• $350 annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals
• Participation in organizational pay for performance incentive program

What This Job Offers

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