Psychotherapist, DTE HART Hub

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in program delivery and group facilitation.
• Knowledge of a broad range of psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic modalities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of issues related to addiction, concurrent disorder, mental health, trauma and recovery.
• Knowledge of the spectrum of harm reduction and abstinence approaches to problematic substance use.
• Understanding of and commitment to health equity, diversity and inclusivity.
• Strong skills with Client Management Systems.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate current best practice and research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
• Extensive knowledge and skills in assessment, supportive counseling, psychotherapy, case coordination/management and brief-intervention skills.
• Experience and skills working with individuals affected by poverty, violence, homelessness, institutionalization (incarceration), stigma, racism and/or homophobia/transphobia.
• Knowledge of the impact of social/cultural/economic factors on the determinants of health.
• Knowledge, understanding and sensitivity to the complexity of issues arising for individuals who have experienced homelessness, addictions, poverty and/or mental illness.
• Ability to work collaboratively within and across interdisciplinary teams and community partners.
• Ability to work with clients presenting with a wide range of mental health issues.
• Demonstrated flexibility, sound judgment, initiative and creativity.
• Demonstrated capacity to thrive and engage in a dynamic and changing work environment.
• Experience working within an anti-oppression and trauma informed framework.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Psychotherapy, Counselling Psychology, or equivalent education and related work experience.
• Membership in good standing of a regulated health profession permitted to conduct the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy; the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in screening and assessment, supportive counseling, case coordination/management and brief intervention.
• Demonstrated experience in motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy.
• Demonstrated experience with group development, facilitation and evaluation.
• Additional training in screening, assessment and treatment related to concurrent disorder and trauma an asset.
• Proficiency and ability to work in both French and English is an asset.
• Ability to work in a language in addition to English is an asset.

It is a requirement of employment to be fully vaccinated against the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) prior to commencing your position.

St. Michael’s Homes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates throughout the recruitment process.

St. Michael’s Homes thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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