Registered Psychotherapist

• Compensation: CAD 40.35 - CAD 50.43 - hourly

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. Always.” by offering client-centered services that address the physical, psychosocial, and behavioral issues related to injury or illness. 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.

Our services result in positive outcomes and value to our clients and customers.

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies:1
New or Replacement Position:Replacement
Site: Split between

Krembil Discovery Tower (Toronto Western Hospital) and Altum Health's Scarborough Clinic.
Department: Altum Health
Reports to: Site Manager

Hours:

37.5 hours per week
Wage Range:$40.35 - $50.43 per hour
Shifts: Days, Monday - Friday
Status:Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date
:

Open until filled

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:

Performing psychosocial assessments;

Providing group and individual psychotherapy for clients who require support for psychological issues arisingas a result of injuries/incidents in the workplace, motor vehicle accidents, or through other third party funded services;

Implementing an evidenced-based treatment plan/regimen for each client which promotes the return to activities of daily living;

Monitoring client progress on an ongoing basis,modifyingthe treatment plan as appropriate, consultation and collaboration with the program psychologist, as required;

Preparing planning and providing educational sessions within the framework of the cognitive behavioural model;

Completing required documentation in a timely manner;participating in research, continuing education (students,staffand self) and quality/administrative/marketing activities;

Performing cross-functional and other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned and/or required.

Completion of aMaster’s Degree in Health or Social Sciences preferred or at minimum, completion of aBachelor’sdegree program in Health or Social Sciences,with two (2) or more years of practical and related experience

Member in good standing of appropriate regulatedhealth 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 with two (2) or more years of practical and related experiences of practical experience in the use of CBT preferred or practical and related 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 counselingpreferred

Experience providing psychotherapeutic assessments and structured psychotherapy treatment for individuals presenting with a wide range of mental health conditions

Clinical competence to provide…