Job Posting Number:
J0625-0945
Job Title:
Addiction and Mental Health Therapist
Job Category:
Healthcare Professional
Unit:
Crisis Team
Job Type:
Permanent Part Time
Open Positions:
1
City, Province, Country:
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Date Posted:
June 20, 2025

Available Shifts:

• Scheduled all shifts as required - Schedule subject to change
• Monday – Friday days and afternoons including every second weekend - Schedule subject to change
• Various - Schedule subject to change

Closing Date:
June 27, 2025
Salary:
$39.16 - $50.77/Hour
Union:

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

• Four (4) year university degree in social sciences
• Registered with a relevant Ontario College whose members may practice psychotherapy
• Thorough knowledge of Mental Health Crisis Team functions
• Minimum three (2) years working experience in the community delivering crisis interventions with adults, youth and families experiencing addiction and mental health concerns
• Strong assessment, interviewing and therapeutic skills
• Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
• ASSIST training and Specialized Suicide Intervention Training (Adult and Youth)

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Addiction and Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing comprehensive urgent/emergent mental health services to clients, including psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention and urgent follow-up, as well as consultation and education to other staff, professionals and community agencies. This is specialized mental health practice. Employees provide rapid, accurate and effective assessment, interventions, recommendations regarding disposition, referral to community resources, and supportive consultation to community agencies, police departments and families. Work is performed with considerable independent judgement within approved policies and procedures as well as embody a culture of caregiver inclusion in the patient’s plan of care.

Our work is guided by our ICARE values - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Engagement - and three strategic directions:

• Recovery - Improving access to care, supporting innovation, and maintaining high standards for safety and quality
• People – Supporting staff well-being, building a strong and inclusive team, and listening to patients, clients, and care partners
• Integration – Working with partners to improve how care is delivered across the health syste