Counsellor Therapist 2 Crisis Critical Care Unit 4

Job Overview Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital; it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness, aiming 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. To view our Land Acknowledgment please click here. Position: Counsellor/Therapist 2 (ClinicalCare Program) – Temporary (6 months) The ClinicalCare Program is recruiting a full-time temporary (6 months) Counsellor/Therapist 2 to work in the Crisis Critical Care Treatment Units at the Queen Street Site. Reporting to the manager, the successful candidate will: Have knowledge of crisis intervention and group treatment modalities, as well as mental health/substance use assessment and treatment. Identify and address psychosocial issues in both individual and group sessions. Function as part of an interprofessional team, acting as a resource person and delivering relevant services to clients, their families and others. Participate in the assessment and treatment process and engage clients in a discharge planning process through individual and group sessions. Provide supportive counselling to patients and their families. Lead existing groups and collaboratively develop new group programming. Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives, research and educational activities, program development, and capacity‑building activities. Provide supervision for master’s level students. Support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all regulatory and legislative requirements. Other related duties may be assigned as required. This position offers ample opportunities for formal and informal training and education. Minimum Requirements Master's degree in psychology, social work, or occupational therapy. Preferred 3 years of clinical experience in the provision of mental health and/or addictions treatment. Experience on an inpatient unit is an asset. Registered member in good standing with a regulated health care discipline (e.g., CRPO, OCSWSSW, COTO, CPO) and proof of registration. Experience in acute care of clients with a range of psychiatric diagnoses. Sound knowledge of DSM‑IV diagnoses, crisis intervention theory and techniques. Experience in providing instrumental assistance, facilitating psycho‑educational/supportive counselling and groups. Experience with motivational interviewing, CBT and DBT modalities is an asset. Demonstrated ability to work with clients of diverse backgrounds. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational skills and ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced interprofessional clinical environment. Excellent computer skills and knowledge of technology to enhance communication and learning. Ability to meet deadlines. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language is considered an asset. Apply By To be considered, please apply before 5pm EST on the closing date. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Key Skills Experience working with students Time management Acute care HTTPS Speech therapy Assistive technologies Autism experience Pediatrics experience Home care Interpretation Patient service experience Phone etiquette Other Information Employment Type: Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Queen Street Site) #J-18808-Ljbffr