Part-Time Psychotherapist - Canada - Altum Health

Description

THIS IS A PIPELINE POSTING FOR FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES* Altum Health is a department within the University Health Network with over 300 employees across several sites (Toronto, Cambridge, Barrie, Hamilton, Oakville, Ajax, Mississauga, Vaughan, Brampton, Oshawa and Scarborough).

We offer a full continuum of prevention, rehabilitation, and health care services to third party payors and individuals, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), employers, and insurers.

At Altum Health, we believe in providing "The Right Care.

We actively participate in outcomes data collection, analysis and reporting, continuous quality improvement and the education and training of the next generation of health and service professionals.

Altum Health services prevent and manage acute and chronic injury as well as co-morbid conditions and integrate clients back into the workplace and home life.

Altum Health

Site:
All Altum Sites (Ajax, Barrie, Brampton, Cambridge,Hamilton, Mississauga, Oakville, Oshawa, Toronto, Scarborough, and Vaughan)

Reports to:
Site Manager
53 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Permanent Full-time/Temporary Full-time/Permanent Part-time
As an integral member of Altum Health, psychotherapists work both independently and as part of the interdisciplinary team to perform the principal responsibilities of the role which includes:
Monitoring client progress on an ongoing basis, modifying the treatment plan as appropriate, consultation and collaboration with the program psychologist, as required;
participating in research, continuing education (students, staff and self) and quality/administrative/marketing activities; Completion of a Master's Degree in Health or Social Sciences preferred or at minimum, completion of a Bachelor's degree program in Health or Social Sciences, with five (5) or more years of practical and related experience
Member in good standing of appropriate regulated health professions College (including Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario)
Additional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy from a recognized institution and seven (7) years of practical experience in the use of CBT preferred or a minimum of five (5) years of practical experience in the use of CBT including a period of supervision/mentorship with an experienced clinician
Post professional training in group facilitation and group/individual counseling required
Experience providing psychotherapeutic assessments and structured psychotherapy treatment for individuals presenting with a wide range of mental health conditions
Experience with supporting clients with disabilities/injuries as a result of workplace or auto-related accidents including concussions and chronic pain
Additional training and experience in other specific interventions preferred (e.g. Experience providing services via information and communication technology (e.g. telehealth/telemedicine) preferred
Training/certification in crisis intervention an asset
Experience with case management an asset
Demonstrated ability to producing detailed, high quality assessment and treatment reports and clinical documentation

With the Circle of Care mindset as a guiding principle, you eagerly participate in quality improvement activities and perform cross-functional and cross-site duties as required.

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks.

Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
A flexible work environment
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)