Therapist, Mental Health and Addiction, Community Addiction Services

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 Community Addiction Services located at Guelph Community Health Centre. you will be an integral part of a collaborative, inter-disciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. 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 addictions. 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.

What you'll be doing:

- Coordinate, initiate and may conduct assessments to help guide treatment planning
- Provide case management services including service planning, coordination, navigation, and evaluation of progress
- Provide individual psychotherapy utilizing evidence-informed practices including Motivational Interviewing, Stage-Matched Intervention, Trauma-Informed approaches, Brief Solution-focused Therapy, CBT and DBT informed approaches, including CPT and other evidence-based practices where applicable
- Offer individual support to family members
- Collaborate with community partners
- Offer low barrier substance use counselling support
- Complete documentation and record-keeping as per Homewood Health Centre and governing College policies

What we are looking for:

- Bachelor's in a recognized Social Science program with addiction 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 counselling skills Capacity to deliver inclusive and culturally responsive approaches

- Knowledge of addictions and concurrent issues along a continuum of care, in particular Harm reduction

- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, PHIPA, Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, Health Care Consent Act

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

Homewood Health Inc. is committed to ensuring that its teams reflect the diversity of our community and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. In accordance with the various provincial legislations that we operate under, Homewood Health is committed to working in collaboration with any team member who may require workplace accommodation in order to successfully perform any or all aspects of their role.

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