Therapist, Addiction
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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, Addiction & Mental Health, in our Transitional Care, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, inter-disciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients. You'll provide a combination of treatment planning, clinical case coordination and direct service through both individual and group work for individuals struggling with complex mental health and/or Substance use/Gambling/gaming or overuse of technology. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here
Hours of work: Master schedule one evening per week; Monday-Friday
What You’ll Be Doing
- Conduct assessments for mental health and other co-occurring disorders, substance use, problem gambling, and other related areas to individuals to help guide in treatment planning
- Provide case management services including service planning, coordination, navigation, and evaluation of progress
- Provide individual and group psychotherapy utilizing evidence-informed practices including Motivational Interviewing, Stage-Matched Intervention, Trauma-Informed approaches, Brief Solution-focused Therapy, CBT and DBT informed approaches, and other evidence-based practices where applicable
- Offer individual and group support to family members and lead group counseling and education sessions
- Liaise with referral sources and other relevant outside organizations regarding patient/client’s progress
- Support patient’s/clients’ discharge planning through referral to appropriate community resources
- Assist patients/clients in coordinating outpatient counselling and/or follow-up
- Offer Family Education/Counseling
- Complete documentation and record-keeping as per Homewood Health Centre and governing College policies
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a recognized Social Science program with substance use/gambling specific education
- Must be a member in good standing with the relevant regulatory college/governing body in Ontario or in pursuit of relevant credential, OCSWSSW, COTO, CNO, or registration as a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists
- Competent in the provision of CBT, DBT and other evidence based approaches for the treatment of complex mental health conditions and substance use disorder
- Demonstrated skills and experience in assessment and treatment, using evidence-based practice
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Individual and group counselling skills including the ability to present psycho-education to large groups
- Experience working with families and providing family counseling
- Capacity to deliver inclusive and culturally responsive approaches
- Knowledge of mental health and concurrent issues along a continuum of care
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, PHIPA, Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, Health Care Consent Act
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.
This job posting is for an existing vacant position within the organization.