Psychotherapist - Counsellor Job Description

Registered Psychotherapist/Counselling Social Worker

Job Type: Full time/Part Time. Supervision may be available.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Assess biopsychosocial needs and provide short-term, evidence-based counseling and therapy to individuals, families, and groups.
- Collaborate with patients, primary care providers, and other FHT integrated health providers to develop and implement care plans.
- Develop and implement psychoeducational and skill training groups and programs.
- Facilitate access to appropriate community and health services, coordinating referrals and helping patients navigate the broader health and social service systems.
- Act as an advocate for patients and families, helping to remove barriers to timely access to services.
- Support health promotion efforts and develop strategies to address the social determinants of health.
- Work as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, collaborating with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other providers to optimize patient care.
- Provide intake assessment to help navigate patients to receive appropriate care within the family health team.
- Liaise with healthcare providers and facilitate referrals within the Family Health Team and to secondary/tertiary care services.
- Provide written reports, detailing client’s recovery and outlining future treatment goals
- Share assessment results and intervention plans with referring practitioners and other team members.
- Participate in team meetings to contribute to program development and patient care strategies.
- Participate in administrative work during the development stage of the family health team.
- Contact client for treatment follow ups.
- Focus on patient-centered care, ensuring the client’s well-being is prioritized.
- Engage in self-reflective practice to adjust their approach and meet the diverse needs of patients.
- Take on additional initiatives that contribute to the growth of the health team.





Education and Qualifications

- Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology or Social Work
- Current registration with the College of Social Workers and or College of Registered Psychotherapists
- Minimum of two years of clinical/community based experience
- Highly developed communication skills, both written and oral
- Self-motivated
- Trained in therapeutic modality such as CBT, DBT, and EFT.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team
- Can work independently in a flexible environment
- Must demonstrate strong assessment and treatment skills within Anti-Oppressive and Recovery Practice and include expertise in one or more of: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Mindfulness-based Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Emotion Focused Therapy, must be willing to engage in relevant additional training, as required to meet the needs of the program.
- Experience and/or competency to provide services for individuals from indigenous, diverse cultural backgrounds and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
- Working knowledge of the Personal Health Information and Privacy Act, Health Care Consent Act, Mental Health Act, Substitute Decision-Makers’ Act, Child and Family Service’s Act, Access for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Regulated Health Professionals Act and community resources is required
- Expertise working with people experiencing symptoms of low mood and anxiety
- Experience in supporting individuals who have experienced trauma and skills/experience in the delivery of Trauma Focused Therapy would be considered an asset
- Experience in addictions counselling is an asset
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and continuing education
- Second language skills such as Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Farsi, Tagalog are an asset.
- Flexibility in working hours maybe required, with some evenings and weekends to meet patient needs
- Completion of a Vulnerable Person Sector reference check
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- In office parking

📌 Registered Psychotherapist (Canada)
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📍 Canada