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Job title: Mental Health Clinician
Company: University Health Network
Job description: JOB POSTING #884429
Position: MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN
Site: TORONTO WESTERN HOSPITAL
Department: CENTRE FOR DEPRESSION
Reports to: MANAGER
Salary: $38.81 – $48.51 per hour
Hours: 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK
Status: Temporary Full-time 6 months (with a possibility of extension)
POSITION:
As an integral member of the Outpatient Mental Health team, the principal responsibilities of the Mental Health Clinician include providing comprehensive psychotherapy assessments of patients; providing group and individual treatment for patients; participating in patient navigation and case management; providing therapeutic interventions for patients, families and significant others; utilizing a multimodal perspective; developing and implementing appropriate group treatments; making referrals to other community and hospital programs; collaborating with hospital/community groups and agencies in the identification, planning, development and implementation of needed mental health programs; performing departmental responsibilities to contribute to the efficient and effective provision of services; performing teaching responsibilities, participating in relevant research activities, performing duties consistent with the job classification, as required.
This is a contract position to cover a leave of absence.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of a Master’s degree program in Health and/or Social Sciences
- Registration licensure with a regulatory college allowing independent practice of the Act of Psychotherapy, (e.g. Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, etc.)
- 3 years practical and related experience required
- Experience working in an outpatient mental health setting
- Experience facilitating group programs/therapy
- Experience delivering care via virtual platforms
- Trained and skilled in multiple treatment modalities: cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness, dialectical behavior therapy, and interpersonal therapy.
- Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
- Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task
- Compliance with confidentiality requirements
- Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
- Patient service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
- Excellent problem recognition and problem solving skills
- Knowledge of the mental health system and community agencies
- Proven ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- Proven ability to interact with patients in an empathetic manner
- Ability to perform responsibilities in a courteous and professional manner
- Additional courses/education on addictions/mental health related issues are an asset
Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
POSTED DATE: September 24, 2021 CLOSING DATE: until filled
For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.
Expected salary: $38.81 – 48.51 per hour
Location: Toronto, ON
Job date: Sun, 26 Sep 2021 04:42:19 GMT
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