Careers At Thames Valley Family Health TeamAre you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?Join our team!Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available.Mental Health Counsellor (Full-Time, Ongoing Contract)The Thames Valley Family Health Team is one of the largest Family Health Teams (FHT) in Ontario. With more than 125 physicians across 21 sites within London/Middlesex, Oxford and Elgin counties, the Thames Valley Family Health Team is committed to providing comprehensive, collaborative primary health care.The Mental Health Counsellor provides assessment, ongoing treatment and management of biopsychosocial aspects of health and well-being for identified patients. The Mental Health Counsellor participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs to meet the needs of the TVFHT patient population. Working in collaboration with an Inter-professional Healthcare Provider team, the Mental Health Counsellor assists health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management across a patient’s lifespan. This role is currently providing virtual care. This position would initially start in London, Ontario.Requirements:Graduate of an accredited UniversityRegistered and in positive standing with a regulated health professional College (College of Nurses on Ontario or Ontario, Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario)Minimum of five years clinical work experienceExtensive mental health clinical training,



generally acquired through the completion of post graduate studies.Knowledge and experience in mental health treatment and management (evidence-based treatments such as CBT)Skills/Abilities:An advanced level of mental health knowledge and experience working with adults, children, youth, & families, acquired through a minimum of 3-5 years supervised clinical practice in this area.Understanding of Addictions care and navigationExtensive mental health clinical training, generally acquired through the completion of post graduate studies (MSW, OT, RN, BScN, CPMHN(C) or equivalent) and membership in a professional collegeExcellent clinical skills and a minimum of 3 years experience assessing and managing mental health presentations commonly seen in primary care.Experience related to the delivery of efficient primary care, including the ability to share information and teachExperience with developing and facilitating groupsKnowledge and proficiency in current, evidenced-based methods and practices of social work in primary care settings, with an emphasis on chronic disease management, health promotion and risk reductionAbility to demonstrate an optimistic disposition toward new experiences and change in generalMonitor and evaluate service delivery for individual clients, communities,



and populations by use of mental health & addictions measurement tools & technologyKnowledge of relevant health care legislation and community mental health resourcesUnderstanding of social determinants of health and their impact on health and well-beingStrong leadership, organization, research, evaluation, time management and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary teamDesire and ability to update knowledge and skills through various means including technology-based opportunities, courses, workshops and conferencesActive engagement in our performance management programGreat comfort level with providing in-person and virtual careExperience in the use of an EMR, Microsoft Office and measurement based care platformsDemonstrated ability to be open and non-judgmentalEffective interpersonal and communication skills (written/verbal)Hourly Rate: (dependent on years of experience and profession)Social Worker: $35.4072 - $43.1795Occupational Therapist or Registered Nurse: $34.8138 - $42.4559To be eligible to apply you must have a Social Insurance Number and in some cases a valid work permit.Thames Valley Family Health Team is an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive, safe, accessible, diverse, and respectful environment for all that is free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to a broad range of cultural, national, and ethnic origins, racial, religious, gender identities and expression, as well as people of all ages, marital/family status, and those with disabilities to apply. Please contact [email protected] if you require assistance with an accommodation.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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