Counsellor/Therapist 2 - Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program-camh

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The Access to Care Program is currently seeking a Part-Time (contract - 6 months), Counsellor/Therapist 2 to work within the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program (OSP) at CAMH and its partner organizations. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, OSP, you will act as a member of the OSP team.

The OSP interprofessional team works with internal and external stakeholders to improve access to structured psychotherapy and increase the availability of evidence-based psychological treatments for individuals with mild to moderate depression and/or anxiety in Ontario. The OSP team provides evidence based individual and group-based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) within CAMH and off-site at community locations including primary care.

As a member of an interprofessional team, you will provide structured client-centered psychotherapeutic care. You will work in partnership with clients, their formal and informal supports, and the team to support clients’ successful integration into their communities. You will be expected to facilitate individual and group treatment, manage referrals and engage in assessment/triage processes, and offer service navigation support to clients currently attending the service. You will liaise with community health care providers, both within and outside CAMH. Collaborations with community organizations and primary care sites to deliver CBT may also be required. You will be expected to participate in professional development, including completion of any required training and participation in consultation. You must be capable of contributing to the development of best practices unique to mental health and concurrent disorder treatment. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all the applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position may involve providing clinical services in the day, evening and weekends at the Queen Street Site or via virtual technology.