Mental Health Therapist
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- Allied Health
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- COV00041070 Requisition #
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- Dec 21, 2023 Post Date
- Classification: Mental Health Therapist
- Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
- Unit and Program: Psychiatric Outpatient Program (POP)
- Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.80
- Posting End Date: 28-DEC-2023
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 12-FEB-2024
- Temporary End Date: 28-FEB-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 16
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $41.12
- Maximum Salary: $54.61
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications: One of the following educational credentials is required to be considered: Baccalaureate Degree (Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing), or Masters' Degree (Masters of Arts in Psychology; Masters of Science in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing; Masters of Social Work), Masters of Clinical Counseling. Current registration with the appropriate professional college or association is required. Authorization from the applicable professional college in order to perform psychosocial interventions.
Additional Required Qualifications:One year experience with group therapy is preferred. Ability to facilitate conflict resolution in a group setting. Knowledge of mental health diagnosis and treatment modalities. Must be able to incorporate feedback from co-facilitators and formulate treatment plans in collaboration with patients and team. Training in group therapy and familiarity with several theory bases, CBT, DBT, short term and solution focused therapy, object relations, and psychodynamic therapy. Must have an ability to process within the context of the team and co-therapy relationships and be able to provide psychotherapy and counselling from a theory-based model.
Preferred Qualifications:A minimum of 3-5 years mental health experience, preferably in a community setting. Have a strong understanding of client resources in the community and experience liaising with referral sources and community agencies. An excellent attendance record and personal suitability must be demonstrated through your employment record and references.
Hiring Requirements
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search (as applicable based on position). Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions with Covenant Health.
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