Mental Health Therapist

at  Canadian Mental Health Association

WHY JOIN CMHA KENORA?

We are a team committed to our vision of mental health support for all. We offer an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance work culture that helps us deliver transformational impact. The organization cares about the growth, safety and well-being of employees and offers:

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation Days
• Learning & professional development opportunities

Deadline to apply: February 11th, 2025

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSW, MSW or MA in Counselling Psychology preferred or Masters level training in Occupational Therapy or Nursing.
• Membership in good standing in a College or Association which governs the health profession
• Knowledge of mental health/mental illness, and mental health difficulties
• Highly developed screening, and assessment skills
• Understanding of the Recovery Philosophy
• Leadership skills
• Training and applied abilities in a variety of treatment modalities; CBT, RET, Narrative, Trauma, EMDR
• Therapy, recording, and evaluation skills
• Case management and advocacy skills
• Professionalism in the performance of duties
• Working knowledge of community resources, and agencies
• Ability to build community linkages and networks to ensure planning and delivery of individualized treatment plans
• Cultural Competence for diverse populations
• Ability to work independently and self motivated
• Computer literacy and recording skills

• Adherence to all policies of Canadian Mental Health Association Kenora Branch
• Assurance of confidentiality of all client, personnel, and organizational records and information
• Thorough screening and assessment of client problems in living, mental health difficulties, etc.
• In consultation with the client(s), the development and implementation of a treatment plan and evaluation of treatment goals
• Maintenance of client files, data files, and updating of client information consistent with regulating college and Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch policies and procedures.
• Intake functions including administration and scoring of screening tools, and where indicated referral to other community agencies and services
• Case Management functions including linkages and information sharing with referral agents and sources, liaison with “circle of care” (PHIPA) and other community providers
• Knowledge of screening and assessment tools and their applications
• Provision of treatment utilizing evidence based best and promising practices
• Advocacy
• Education of client, family and community
• Development and facilitation of therapy, treatment, skills enhancement or education groups
• Participate and promote interagency collaboration and integration
• Clinical supervision of undergraduate and graduate students
• Collection and data entry of all MHOLTC required client centered data
• Participate in clinical team meetings and staff meetings as scheduled
• Monitor program policies and procedures to assure their applicability to evidence based best practice and CMHA philosophy
• Draft all necessary correspondence/service plans/reports
• Participate on specific Committees or task or work groups as assigned by the Supervisor
• Provide a safe environment by ensuring adherences to Workplace Health and Safety Regulations and Policies, Infection Control Guidelines, WHIMIS and Safe Work Procedures; including but not limited to Fire, Disaster and Evacuation Plans
• Ensure client safety and client safety activities are emphasized throughout orientation of new staff members
• Support an environment which avoids, prevents and corrects all activities or actions which may result in an adverse outcome in the delivery of mental health services
• Participate in administrative and office functions as needed
• Participate in training and educational opportunities
• Responsible for self-care including awareness of and addressing the effects of vicarious traumatization
• Other duties as required