OSP Clinician

HF Care brings together the legacy of Hong Fook Mental Health Association and Hong Fook Mental Health Foundation.

For more than 40 years, we’ve walked alongside Asian and diverse communities in the Greater Toronto Area, creating spaces, delivering culturally rooted mental health care .

Born from the spirit of Health and Felicity, the true meaning of “Hong Fook”, HF Care wants you to feel safe, seen, and understood — because healing begins when you belong.
Mission To champion culturally rooted mental healthcare for people from East and Southeast Asian communities in the Greater Toronto Area.
Vision Connected communities where every person can live their fullest, most meaningful life.
Values
Belonging: everyone is welcome and accepted as part of our community Dignity: everyone has inherent worth and agency Courage: we nurture the strength to move forward despite challenges Hope: we believe in the capacity of people and communities to heal
Relations: our approach is rooted in the power of relationships

The OSP Clinician is responsible for acombination of clinical functions, including administering assessments(intake/triage), providing psychotherapy, and providing interim support toclients. The specific functions will be determined based on the operational needs of the program.

The Clinician will provide services in alignment with the clinical guidelines of the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) Program , supporting clients experiencingdepression, anxiety, and anxiety-related conditions. Services may be delivered byvarious methods, including but not limited to, telephone, virtually, or inperson, in both individual and group settings.

Assessments are structured to support decisions regarding participation and psychotherapy treatment within the OSP stepped-care program. Treatment is based on a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) framework and follows specific evidence-basedprotocols, typically delivered over a series of sessions spanning approximately two to four months for each client.

As part of the OSP Program's measurement-basedcare approach, the Clinician will administer structured questionnaires toassess clients' quality of life, functioning, and symptoms of anxiety anddepression. The Clinician will also maintain accurate client records, monitor client progress, and communicate client concerns or safety issues to the appropriate primary healthcare provider and the CMHA Clinical Consultation Team.

The Clinical Consultation Team (Clinical Psychologists) provides clinical oversight to the OSP program and evaluatesclinicians’ fidelity to treatment protocols. To support treatment fidelity and clinical effectiveness, the Clinician is required to adhere to the clinicaldirectives provided by the Clinical Consultation Team.

• Conducts assessments, in accordance to OSPguidelines, for stepped-care triage and to inform individualized treatment plans.
• Provides treatment following specified Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), evidence based protocols.
• Participates in regular Clinical Consultationmeetings with a Clinical Consultant including standardized evaluation of randomand selected session recording(s)
• It is anticipated that the incumbent will provide services to a minimum of 5-7 clients per day, depending on the frequencyof client contact required of the administered protocol.
• Collaborates with team members in provision ofcare.
• Contributes to program development and program evaluation activities/undertakings.
• Supports departmental training, as needed.
• Maintains an efficient and accurate computerizedclient records and statistical information.
• Ensures that any sensitive and confidential information is maintained in a safe and secure manner.
• Attends and participates in team meetings, as required

• Followall health and safety policies and procedures.
• Report incidents, hazards, and concerns and assist with investigations as required.
• Work cooperatively to promote a safe and healthy workplace.
• Comply with organizational policies, program guidelines, and the Client Safety Framework.
• Complete required health and safety training and recommend safety improvements when identified.