Numéro du poste :

J1026-0601

Titre du poste :

Addiction and Mental Health Therapist

Catégorie de poste :

Professionnel en soins de santé

Unité :

Équipe d'intervention d'urgence en santé mentale

Type de poste :

Temporaire, temps plein

Postes ouverts :

1

Ville, province, pays :

Cornwall, Ontario, Canada

Date Posted :

Le 27 octobre 2026

Quart de travail disponible :

Day and evening shifts and every second weekend - Schedule subject to change
Quart de travail disponible - Horaire sujet à changer
9:00am-21:00pm - Schedule subject to change
8:00am-16:00am - Schedule subject to change
9:00am-17:00pm - Schedule subject to change

Date de retrait :

Le 3 novembre 2026

Salaire :

$41.24 - $53.47/heure

Syndicat :

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Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is an acute care hospital located in Cornwall, Ontario along the scenic St. Lawrence River. CCH provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to a catchment area of 100,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk community of Akwesasne.
With 186 beds, 1320 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.
At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), we are committed to Exceptional Care. Always.
Our mission is: Our team collaborates to provide exceptional people-centered 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 system

Successful candidates will reflect these values in their work and contribute to our mission by delivering safe, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care and services in a team-oriented environment.

This position is for an existing vacancy. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment and selection process.

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.

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 (3) 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)
- CPR
- Ability to be organized and autonomous, and have good team-work capabilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Computer literacy, and knowledge in using CERNER
- Valid driver’s license in good standing
- Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
- Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
- Willing to work with a variety of community partners, including police services
- Functional proficiency in English, oral and written

Assets:

- In-depth knowledge of the Addiction, Mental Health and Social Services available in the community and referral pathways
- Understanding of the etiological factors that contribute to addictions and mental health
- Functional level in oral French – and testing completed

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