Therapist, Mental Health & Addiction, Women's Trauma & Concurrent Program

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 in our Women’s Trauma and Concurrent 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.

This new program offers intensive treatment tailored specifically for women* with complex trauma and further, integrates care for co-occurring substance use disorders where required.

We embrace diversity and inclusivity. This program serves all who women (cis and transgender), and non-binary / genderqueer individuals who are most comfortable in a women-identified setting.

We provide a welcoming environment where everyone can feel supported in their journey toward recovery. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

What you’ll be doing :

• 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

What we’re looking for :

Regulated Health Professionals, Masters or Bachelor qualified, authorized to provide the controlled act of psychotherapy, with current membership / registration with professional discipline by college eg.

Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, College of Registered Psychotherapists, etc.

Experience with, and knowledge of, the following : trauma and addictions populationsworking within multiple frameworks and theoretical models of practice

program development and delivery, working with individuals with complex mental health issuesmindfulness and wellness training

• Knowledge of program population complexities and relevant legislation
• Assessment of group dynamics and facilitation skills for group therapy
• Awareness and acknowledgement of the value of using measurement-based care when supporting patients / clients to help guide clinical decision making; experience an asset
• 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

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

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Why work with us

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders.

Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion.

For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities / expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.

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