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Counsellor/Therapist 2 - Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program at CAMH

Counsellor/Therapist 2 - Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program

CAMH · CA

2 weeks ago

Counsellor/Therapist 2 - Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program

CAMH · CA

16 days ago
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About the Role

The Access to Care Program is seeking a Counsellor/Therapist 2 to work within the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program (OSP) Team. This team improves access to structured psychotherapy and increases the availability of evidence-based psychological treatments for individuals with mild to moderate depression and/or anxiety in Ontario. The OSP team provides individual and group-based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) within CAMH and at community locations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) treatment to clients with mood, anxiety, concurrent disorders and trauma experiences.
  • Provide structured client-centered psychotherapeutic care as a member of an interprofessional team.
  • Work in partnership with clients, their supports, and the team to support clients’ successful integration into their communities.
  • Complete assessments, facilitate individual and group treatment, manage referrals and triage processes, and offer support to clients.
  • Liaise with community health care providers, both within and outside CAMH.
  • Participate in professional development, including coursework and consultation.
  • Contribute to program development, research, and educational activities.
  • Support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork, and complies with regulatory and legislative requirements.
  • Meet caseload requirements as determined by the program.
  • Provide clinical services in the day and evening.
  • Collaborate with community organizations and primary care sites to deliver CBT.
  • Provide clinical services in-person to OSP partner sites within the Toronto region.

Requirements

  • Possess a Masters degree in psychology, social work or occupational therapy.
  • Minimum of 3 years of post-graduate, direct clinical (psychotherapy) experience in mental health and/or addictions treatment.
  • Be a registered member in good standing with a regulated health care discipline authorized to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy.
  • Provide proof of registration with the respective College (e.g. College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO), College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO)).
  • Be in independent practice, authorized to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy.
  • Demonstrate competence to perform psychotherapy.
  • Experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or other evidence-based modalities.
  • Training and experience in structured CBT treatment protocols (depression, anxiety, trauma etc) is required.
  • Ability to provide psychotherapy supervision of clinicians when required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in concurrent disorders, mood and anxiety, trauma and evidence-based treatments.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with clients of diverse backgrounds.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced interprofessional clinical environment.
  • Knowledge of community resources and discharge planning.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent computer skills and knowledge of technology to enhance communication and learning.
  • Ability to make behavioral observations, conduct mental status assessments, monitor clients’ responses to care interventions and documentation, and ongoing communication with other team members and primary care partners.
  • Knowledge of emergency psychiatry and crisis intervention principles and theory.
  • Knowledge of CAMH and community services.
  • Experience with formulation and coordination of complex cases is essential.

Skills

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (asset)
  • Working with trauma (asset)
  • Concurrent disorders
  • Mood and anxiety treatments
  • Evidence-based treatments
  • Working with clients of diverse backgrounds
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Computer skills
  • Knowledge of technology
  • Behavioral observations
  • Mental status assessments
  • Client monitoring
  • Documentation
  • Team communication
  • Emergency psychiatry principles
  • Crisis intervention principles
  • Formulation of complex cases
  • Coordination of complex cases
  • Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language (asset)

Location

  • Queen Street Site
  • Toronto region

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite

Experience Level

  • Minimum of 3 years of post-graduate, direct clinical (psychotherapy) experience

Education Level

  • Masters degree in psychology, social work or occupational therapy
  • Registered member in good standing with a regulated health care discipline authorized to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy

Salary/Compensations

  • $40.25 – $54.24 per hour

About the Company

  • CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto.
  • CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change.
  • CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness.
  • CAMH aims to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.

Equal Opportunity

  • CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.
  • CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.
  • We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
  • If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.