Social Worker or Psychotherapist Mental Health Services- Contract Position

at  Couchiching Family Health Team CFHT

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a key member of The Couchiching Family Health Team (CFHT), and an integral part of an
interdisciplinary health care team, you will provide mental health counselling/therapy and other
therapeutic services for individuals, families, and groups as part of an interdisciplinary team. Your primary
roles are to work in partnership with the CFHT to perform intake (via a semi-structured interview), patient
biopsychosocial assessments, and provide short-term counselling, education, and advocacy.

EDUCATION/ADVOCACY

• Initiate group programs to promote and support patients as they strive to achieve the

highest possible level of mental health

• Act as an advocate for patients and their families
• Assist in overcoming barriers within health care system for timely delivery of services
• Help patients identify and use health resources, including those available in the

community and from community agencies

• Involve patients in decisions about their own health, encourage self-management

initiatives

• Participate in case presentations/reviews and discussion within the team
• Develop/research learning resources for health care providers
• Present on various aspects of social work to FHT to assist them in their practice
• Coach/mentor peers, students and other members of the health care team
• Maintain current discipline specific standards of practice
• Maintain awareness & understanding of current Mental Health legislation

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to adjust language and terminology

to suit the individual patient or patient group (including cultural sensitivity)

• Strong clinical skills; demonstrated ability to utilize best practices for mental health treatment
• Autonomous and able to function with minimal supervision
• Ability to work effectively with all members of the health care team
• Ability to work in an inter-professional team environment
• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment
• Work in compliance with Health and Safety laws adhering to safe work practices and procedures

established by the CFHT

• Other duties as required

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Familiarity with a PC OS environment
• Experience with scheduling and electronic medical record keeping using a clinical management
  system (Practice Solutions) is an asset

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• English required; Second language not required but would be an asset

EDUCATION/SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Education: Masters Degree in Social Work or Psychotherapy/Counselling or

equivalent experience

• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or College or

Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act
• Flexibility to work evenings, if required
• Police Record/Vulnerable Sector Check
• It is a condition of employment that you receive the necessary vaccinations to protect against

infection of COVID-19, or any similar infectious diseases, which may be recommended by
governmental and public health authorities from time to time

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience working in youth and adult mental health
• Clinical experience working collaboratively with a community-based agency preferable
• Teaching and experience facilitating treatment groups an asset
  The Couchiching Family Health Team supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. The CFHT is committed
  to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace. If you are contacted to participate in our recruitment process, please
  advise the interview coordinator of any accommodations. The CFHT has an Accommodation Policy and Procedure to ensure you have access to a
  fair and equitable process. While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.