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About the Role

As a CBT Therapist, you will join a network of organizations providing individuals experiencing depression and/or anxiety with access to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). The purpose of this position is to deliver structured Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for people living in the community.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to identify symptoms and inform/monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group protocol-based structured psychotherapy, including CBT and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
• Plan, organize and co-facilitate CBT treatment groups.
• Participate in regular clinical consultation and related activities.
• Collaborate with counselling Community of Practice in the provision of care and support counselling wait volumes.
• Contact primary care providers to report clients' service initiation and communicate interventions and care plans.
• Maintain professional documentation within 24 hours of client contact.
• Work effectively and collaboratively within an interprofessional multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in agency and community meetings, committees and work groups.

Requirements

• Must be registered in Ontario as a member in good standing with an appropriate regulatory college and eligible to perform psychotherapy as a Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Social Worker, Registered Occupational Therapist or Registered Nurse.
• University Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing); Masters level is an asset.
• Minimum 1-year experience in the mental health and addictions sector with a focus on assessment, brief interventions and short-term support.
• Expertise in community mental health and/or community-based human services.
• Experience with a minimum of 2 of the following trainings or willingness to train within 6 months: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Virtual Care, Interprofessional Multidisciplinary Teams.
• Learn and understand community mental health and human service networks.
• Understand the experiences and needs of the mental health and addictions populations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to approach, listen, build trust, and communicate across diverse cultures and intersectionality.
• Willingness to continually improve understanding around cultural competence.
• Openness to operate from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and intersectional framework.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Valid Canadian driver’s license and access to an insured automobile in good repair.
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report.

Skills

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Assessment
• Brief interventions
• Short-term support
• Community mental health
• Community-based human services
• Interpersonal skills
• Cultural competence
• Anti-racist framework
• Anti-oppressive framework
• 2SLGBTQ+ affirming framework
• Intersectional framework

Location

• 10 Carlson Court, Etobicoke, Ontario
• Community based

Work Type

• Full-time
• Permanent
• On-site

Experience Level

• Minimum 1-year experience in the mental health and addictions sector

Education Level

• University Degree in relevant discipline
• Masters level is an asset

Salary/Compensations

• $75,509.31 - $89,160.03 annually

Benefits

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

About the Company

• Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch is a community-based agency dedicated to the mental, physical, and social health of everyone.
• We provide support and services to those living with mental illness and addictions, committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health.
• We are honored to have received the Canadian Non-Profit Employer of Choice Award.
• We strive to be an equitable employer, supporting inclusive recruitment and selection processes, work environments, and a qualified workforce reflective of the diverse populations we serve.
• We work together to make the world a better place – one person at a time.

Equal Opportunity

• CMHA Peel Dufferin strives to be an equitable employer.
• We are committed to supporting inclusive recruitment and selection processes, work environments, and a qualified workforce reflective of the diverse populations we serve.
• We acknowledge that removing existing barriers and preventing new barriers is required to foster dignity and independence for people of all ages, genders, cultures, and abilities.
• We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to, First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and Urban Indigenous (FNIMUI) populations, ethno-racial communities, people with disabilities, *2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women and gender diverse people, low-income communities, those with a personal lived or living experience navigating mental health, substance use and/or addiction challenges and personal recovery and all equity-deserving groups.
• When contacted by CMHA Peel Dufferin for a career opportunity, please advise the People and Culture Department of any accommodation needs that may make your experience through the recruitment process more comfortable.
• We are committed to working with you to meet these needs by providing reasonable accommodations, ensuring you have access to a fair and equitable process.
• We are continuously working to improve our accessibility practices and welcome any feedback or suggestions on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs.