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POSITION
(Title):
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Full Time Psychotherapist –
Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program
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DEPARTMENT/SERVICE
AREA:
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Mental Health & Addiction
Services
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SITE:
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All Sites
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REPORTS
TO (Title):
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Manager, Mental Health &
Addictions
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The Mental Health
& Addictions department has an opening for Psychotherapist OSP position.
The successful candidate must be able to meet the normal requirements of the
job and possess the following qualifications:
GENERAL
ACCOUNTABILITY: Reporting to Riverside’s Manager of Mental Health &
Addictions. the OSP therapist will provide evidence based, short term, client
centered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and related approaches to
individuals with mild to moderate mental health issues related to obsessive
compulsive disorder, health anxiety, panic, phobias, social anxiety, depression
and trauma. The OSP
therapist will possess strong clinical therapy skills and expertise completing
comprehensive assessments, developing treatment goals, monitoring progress
through measurement based care and delivering full courses CBT treatment.
SPECIFIC
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Service Delivery:
- Provides individual or group protocol-based structured
psychotherapy, including CBT and CPT, in adherence with the OSP Clinical
Training guidelines.
- Provides psychotherapy services virtually, in person or over
the telephone based on client needs with the ability to transition effectively
and efficiently between these various modes of treatment delivery as required.
- Conducts clinical assessments to identify symptoms,
develop treatment goals and to inform individualized treatment plans including
discharge planning.
- Actively participates in safety planning in consultation
with the Clinical Coordinator when required.
- Participates in the OSP Clinical Training Program and
ongoing professional education when required.
- Participates in ongoing and regular clinical consultation
and related clinical activities in adherence with OSP fidelity monitoring
requirements and program guidelines.
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation and reports
in adherence with Regulatory
College and program
specific requirements, including collecting relevant data to evaluate client
and service outcomes.
- Identifies when client needs are no longer in scope of
the service offered and works within a stepped care model to ensure appropriate
services are based on client needs.
- Works in collaboration with the Clinical Coordinator to
arrange step up or step down care.
- In consultation with the Clinical Coordinator, provides
service navigation and supports for clients who are stepping out of the OSP
program.
- Contributes to program development, research and
educational activities as requested.
- Participates in clinical OSP Community of Practice
meetings as requested.
- Models
and promotes core ethical practice, upholds organizational values and ensures
that behavior is at all times congruent with the Mission, Vision and Values of Riverside Health Care and the Mission
Statement of the OSP program.
- Provides feedback, suggestions, and advice regarding
clinical program improvements to the OSP team, including the Regional Training
Lead as required.
- Participates in regular clinical consultation meetings to
review training goals, application of clinical skills and clinical evaluation
with clinical coordinators at the frequency outlined in the OSP clinical
consultation guide.
Professional
Development:
- Maintains an excellent working knowledge of current and
best practices for the delivery of CBT treatment protocols and actively
participates in the OSP training program.
- Attends and actively participates in workshops,
in-services and training sessions, and integrates new concepts/knowledge/skills
and shares this knowledge with the OSP team.
- Completes regular self-assessment of work effectiveness,
competencies and educational/developmental needs to ensure current and future
clinical competency and effectiveness.
- Accepts responsibility for work-related professional
development, and actively seeks out and responds to opportunities for
self-development.
Health and Safety:
Employee Health &
Safety:
- Responsible for following all Occupational Health and Safety
regulations and relevant organizational policies and procedures to ensure
personal safety and safety of others.
- Participates in monthly safety inspections, emergency
drills and training programs as required.
- Reports any equipment, safety concerns or hazards to
supervisor.
Client Safety: Supports and
contributes to a culture of safety and promotes client safety:
- Responsible for following organizational policies and
procedures.
- Identifies and informs managers/supervisors of client
safety problems and concerns, including actual and potential adverse events and
incidents.
- Assesses client safety issues and concerns and actively
participates in improvement activities.
- Utilizes effective and appropriate mechanisms for the
transfer of information at interface points.
- Utilizes verification processes and other checking
systems for high-risk care/service activities.
- Participates as required in training on targeted client
safety focus areas.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports to the Riverside Health Care Manager of Mental
Health & Addictions
- Works collaboratively with therapists (e.g., Psych, SW,
OT, RN) Managers, Directors and organizational leaders across the OSP network
- Maintains collaborative working relationships with all
internal and external contacts, ensuring behaviours are at all times congruent
with Riverside Health Care
Principles of Conduct
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience:
- Minimum Qualification undergraduate degree
required (Master’s degree preferred) or may consider an equivalent combination
of education and experience
- Registered member in good standing with one of the
following five Colleges regulated to perform the Controlled Act of
Psychotherapy in Ontario: The Ontario College
of Social Workers and Social Services Workers, The College of Nurses of
Ontario, The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, The College of
Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, The College of Psychologists of Ontario
- Documented evidence of formal CBT and CPT training with
supervision/clinical consultation is preferred
- Experience working in a community-based or outpatient
mental health setting is preferred
Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrated knowledge of the science and practice of
psychotherapy, specifically CBT and CPT
- Superior interpersonal communication skills (oral and
written) to effectively communicate with clinical coordinators, regional
training leaders, partners, program managers, and directors
- Demonstrated knowledge of CBT and its application in
depression and anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as
well as CPT and its application in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Demonstrated knowledge of diagnostic
categories and criteria as listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of
Mental Disorders (DSM-5)
- Demonstrated knowledge of the etiology and
treatment of depressive and anxiety disorders, as well as OCD and PTSD
- Demonstrated knowledge of the practice of structured
psychotherapy including a range of psychotherapeutic and assessment techniques
to assess, plan, coordinate and implement specific clinical protocols
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant sections of
legislation (e.g., Mental Health Act, Personal Health Information Protection
Act, Regulated Health Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act) and
professional standards to ensure compliance and consistency in provision of
client care
- Strong analytical and reasoning skills to develop and
deliver clinically relevant, evidence-based services
- Ability to develop and maintain strong working
relationships within an inter-professional team as well as strong problem
solving and conflict resolution skills
- Time management, organizational and prioritization skills
in order to effectively address multiple tasks/duties and timelines in a
fast-paced clinical environment
- Attention to detail in collecting and reporting
measurement based care data and documenting clinical information into health
system databases in a timely and efficient manner
- Passionate about contributing to positive social change
and commitment to anti-oppression and anti-racism
- Understands the importance of providing evidence-based
mental health care and measurement-based care and demonstrates a commitment to
participating in ongoing consultation and continuing clinical education
- Demonstrated commitment to ensuring adherence and
fidelity to OSP treatment models and protocols
Assets:
- Certification with the Canadian Association of Cognitive
and Behavioural Therapies (CACBT) is an asset
- Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience working
with Indigenous people and people of other diverse ethno-racial and cultural
backgrounds is considered an asset
- Experience working with 2LGBTQ+ individuals is considered
an asset
Riverside Health Care prides itself on being a diverse,
inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace where all employees and
volunteers, irrespective of their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin,
age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability, feel valued and
respected. Riverside Health Care offers accommodation for applicants with
disabilities.
CURRENT ASSIGNMENT:
- This position will be required to work
day shifts, Monday to Friday
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. 1. Human
Resource Policies
2. Corporation
Policies
3. Department
Policies
4. Completion
of satisfactory vulnerable sector check
5. Must
have a valid Class ‘G’ Driver’s License