Day Treatment Mental Health Therapist/Social Worker (Full-time Permanent)

Description

The Day Treatment program is an in-person and virtual substance use disorder (SUD) treatment program for individuals with mild to moderate addictions. The goal is to provide evidence and strength based, trauma informed care short-term care to support individuals on their recovery journey. This Mental Health Therapist position will support individuals with mild and moderate substance use disorders.

The intent is to allow individuals to receive more intensive services while living in their own homes. The approach while primarily group based will also provide individual psychotherapy. This position works from a client centered- strength based approach and works with clients and their families when appropriate to develop recovery plans to support clients on their recovery journey.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• 3 weeks paid vacation front-loaded
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
• Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes life insurance, and short/long-term disability coverage
• Hospitals of Ontario Disability Income Plan coverage that includes short-term sick pay and long-term disability
• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
• Relocation and accommodation packages and support
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, an employee perks program, and much more!

Qualifications

• A Degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, Social Work or a designation permitting Registration in the province of Ontario with the appropriate regulatory College as recognized by the Psychotherapy Act with psychotherapy training including supervised practicum(s)
• Addictions Certificate training or willing to obtain
• Non-violent Crisis intervention training or willing to obtain
• First Aid/CPR
• Registered in good standing with the applicable regulatory College (i.e. OCSWSSW, CRPO)
• Class G driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract, and have own vehicle for use at work
• Experience in individual and group counselling
• Experience in providing hospital-based and/or community-based mental health and addictions counselling and case management services across a continuum of patient care
• Demonstrates knowledge and appreciation of First Nations Culture
• Ability to provide treatment in groups, in person, and virtually
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently
• Awareness of, and maintains good professional boundaries with demonstrated professional integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of suicide risk assessment
• Non-judgmental approach
• Ability to foster and maintain relationships with other community partners
• Excellent assessment skills and demonstrates knowledge in the use of various counselling approaches
• Ability to enter data and maintain their own electronic client records
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Reliable attendance record

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. LWDH is a proud and active partner in the All Nations Health Partners Ontario Health Team, working collaboratively towards the development of a seamless, patient-centre healthcare system. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application. For more information, to request an accommodation, or to report a frequently publicly posted advertised job posting, please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393.