CBT Therapist, Ontario Structured Psychotherapy

CBT Therapist, Ontario Structured Psychotherapy
Direct Service - Regulated - OPSEU
Full-Time, Permanent (Benefitted)
London, Ontario (London Zone)
- Application Deadline: December 17, 2024 -
 

Right now, many in our community are struggling with their mental health. 

As a CBT Therapist with the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) Program, you’ll help make a difference. OSP is dedicated to increasing access to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for those experiencing mild to moderate depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related conditions within our community and the Ontario West region. 

OSP West is jointly operated by St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and St. Joseph’s Health Care London as one Network Lead Organization, the successful candidate will be employed by CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services. 

We’re excited to be a partner in bringing the OSP Program to Middlesex and hope you’ll consider joining this exciting new initiative! 

In this role, you‘ll deliver individual and group, protocol-based, structured psychotherapy both in person and online out of a variety of community sites. 

To ensure you have the tools you need to deliver the best care possible, you’ll have the opportunity to attend intensive training in CBT skills and the program model, and will also participate in regular external consultation to establish high quality service delivery and cohesion with the OSP Model.
 

 WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:

• What you'll be making - Starting rate for this role is $29.57 per hour (Level 1 of the Direct Service, Regulated Professional Grid);
  • Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8, $36.71 per hour
• When you'll work – 70 hours biweekly; Monday-Friday, 4 days a week - 8:30am-4:30pm and 1 day a week - 10:00am-6:00pm or 11:00am-7:00pm
• What your benefits will be - After a 90-day waiting period, will be enrolled in extended healthcare benefits
•  Your pension plan – Immediately enrolled in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:

We require the following qualifications:

• Master’s, bachelor’s or equivalent graduate diploma that requires completion of a bachelor’s level program and has the practice of psychotherapy central to its program. (Primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process, i.e. an original degree/diploma/certificate or official transcript; for ongoing education, an unofficial transcript will be accepted)
• Registered member in good standing with one of the Colleges regulated to practice the controlled act of psychotherapy:

1. OCSWSSW
2. CNO
3. COTO
4. CRPO
5. CPO

• Current, clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Valid driver’s licence 
• Experience providing mental health/addictions treatment (2-3 years preferred), including:

1. Utilizing evidence-based CBT treatment models with clients experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and anxiety related conditions.
2. Formal CBT and CPT training with appropriate supervision/clinical consultation preferred
3. Demonstrated experience providing culturally safe mental health services to clients of diverse ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds
4. Working in a community-based/outpatient setting.

You’ll also need knowledge of:

• The science and practice of individual and group-based psychotherapy, CBT, CPT and/or other evidence-based psychotherapies for treating clients with mild to moderate depression and/or anxiety
• Distinguishing features and etiology of depression, anxiety, and related conditions
• Strengths-based, trauma-informed, client-centered framework for mental health/addictions treatment
• Motivational interviewing techniques to assess treatment readiness
• Intersectionality and social determinants of health
• Knowledge of teaching techniques to support adult learning
• Computer software, e.g. Microsoft Office, electronic health records
• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

• For the London-Middlesex, OSP West has identified priority for applicants with one or more of the following qualifications:

1. Fully bilingual in French (and English)
2. 2SLGBTQ+; or experience supporting this population
3. Proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic or Farsi, and experience working with newcomers

• Experience with online learning systems and providing care virtually/by telephone

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: To be considered as an internal applicant, current staff members are reminded to apply using their @cmhatv.ca or @slwar.ca email address.

Get your application in by – December 17, 2024:

Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitment to fulfilling our vision. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those individuals being considered for a position will be personally contacted by someone from the interview team. 

We welcome and encourage applications from all members of our community including persons of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of visible minorities. If you require accommodations related to a disability at any point during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]