- Four (4) year university degree in social sciences
- Registered with a relevant Ontario College whose members may practice the controlled act of psychotherapy
- Minimum three (3) years working experience delivering a range of counselling and psychotherapy interventions with adults experiencing severe and persistent mental health and concurrent disorders concerns and actively involves family/caregivers in care/treatment planning.
- Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
- In-depth knowledge of the various treatment modalities specific to addiction and mental health treatment such as: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution – Focused Counselling, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, trauma and grief counselling, and 12-Step Program
- Ability to be organized and autonomous, and have excellent team-work capabilities
- Understanding of the etiological factors that contribute to addictions and mental health
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good interviewing and group facilitation skills
- Therapeutic group facilitation skills
- Good computer skills
- Valid driver's license in good standing and access to own vehicle
- Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
- Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
- Functional level in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral in French – and testing completed)
CAMHS Addiction and Mental Health Therapist - Cornwall, Canada - Cornwall Community Hospital
Description
Summary of responsibilitiesReporting to the Supervisor, Assertive Community Treatment team, the Addiction and Mental Health Therapist (Therapist) works collaboratively with individuals who are experiencing significant addiction, mental health, and concurrent disorders.
The Therapist utilizes a variety of clinical methodologies in providing counselling and psychotherapy to clients and their family/loved ones experiencing complex needs.
The Therapist also conduct consultations with careers and other professionals, including consulting psychiatrists.The Therapist is responsible for managing the clients' file and developing collaborative care plans along with performing some intake duties, ongoing assessments, psychotherapy, and treatment referral.
The Therapist delivers a range of addiction and mental health one-on-one and group therapy services and participates in other interventions and requirements of the organization.
Also, the Addiction and Mental Health Therapist may be required to do presentations inside and outside the organization.Requirements of the job