Psychotherapist, Osp Program Ft

**Bargaining Unit: NON-UNION Health Care Professional**

**Status: Full Time**

**Site: Behavioural Sciences Centre**

**Location: Thunder Bay, ON**

**Shifts: Days**

**Annual Salary: $69,576 - $88,666**

Reporting to the Manager - Behavioural Sciences Centre, the OSP therapist will provide evidence based, short term, client centered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and related approaches to individuals with mild to moderate mental health issues related to obsessive compulsive disorder, health anxiety, panic, phobias, social anxiety, depression and trauma. The OSP therapist will possess strong clinical therapy skills and expertise completing comprehensive assessments, developing treatment goals, monitoring progress through measurement based care and delivering full courses CBT treatment.

**Qualifications**:
**Education/Experience**:

- Minimum Qualification undergraduate degree required (Master's degree preferred) or may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Registered member in good standing with one of the following five Colleges regulated to perform the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy in Ontario: The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers, The College of Nurses of Ontario, The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, The College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, The College of Psychologists of Ontario
- Documented evidence of formal CBT and CPT training with supervision/clinical consultation is preferred
- Experience working in a community-based or outpatient mental health setting is preferred
- Some travel is required in this role throughout the northwest region

**Skills/Abilities**:

- Demonstrated knowledge of the science and practice of psychotherapy, specifically CBT and CPT
- Superior interpersonal communication skills (oral and written) to effectively communicate with clinical coordinators, regional training leaders, partners, program managers, and directors
- Demonstrated knowledge of diagnostic categories and criteria as listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)
- Demonstrated knowledge of the etiology and treatment of depressive and anxiety disorders, as well as OCD and PTSD
- Demonstrated knowledge of the practice of structured psychotherapy including a range of psychotherapeutic and assessment techniques to assess, plan, coordinate and implement specific clinical protocols
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant sections of legislation (e.g., Mental Health Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act, Regulated Health Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act) and professional standards to ensure compliance and consistency in provision of client care
- Strong analytical and reasoning skills to develop and deliver clinically relevant, evidence-based services
- Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships within an inter-professional team as well as strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Time management, organizational and prioritization skills in order to effectively address multiple tasks/duties and timelines in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Attention to detail in collecting and reporting measurement based care data and documenting clinical information into health system databases in a timely and efficient manner
- Passionate about contributing to positive social change and commitment to anti-oppression and anti-racism
- Understands the importance of providing evidence-based mental health care and measurement-based care and demonstrates a commitment to participating in ongoing consultation and continuing clinical education
- Demonstrated commitment to ensuring adherence and fidelity to OSP treatment models and protocols

**Assets**:

- Certification with the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (CACBT) is an asset
- Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience working with Indigenous people and people of other diverse ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds is considered an asset
- Experience working with 2LGBTQ+ individuals is considered an asset

**CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT**
- May be required to travel to various work locations and throughout the Northwest Region
- This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.

**_St. Joseph's Care Group is committed to providing high quality client-centred care by building a respectful and inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves. Individuals who speak a second language including French, Finnish, Italian, Ojibway, Cree, Oji-Cree, etc. are encouraged to apply. _**

**_Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process._**
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