Master's Prepared Therapist

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

Summary of responsibilities

eporting to the Manager, Adult Mental Health, the successful candidate will work as a member of the Adult Mental Health Services team. As an energetic and enthusiastic team member, your commitment to client care and serving the community is evident. The Master’s Prepared Therapist works collaboratively with individuals who are experiencing the most severe, complex, rare, or chronic/persistent diagnosable addiction, mental health and concurrent disorder issues that significantly impair functioning in most areas such as home, school/work, and in the community. The Master’s Prepared Therapist applies mastery of addiction, mental health and concurrent disorder psychotherapy theory and skills when working with individuals, groups and families/caregivers. The therapist will provide a range of comprehensive services including intake, assessment, psychotherapy, consultation with client families, peers and other professionals including consulting psychiatrists.

Requirements of the job

• Master’s Degree social sciences/health care related field
• Registered with a relevant Ontario College whose members may practice the controlled act of psychotherapy
• Has received specialized training and supervision which has provided them the opportunity to practice and integrate advanced level psychotherapy knowledge and skills
• Minimum 3 years working experience and in-depth knowledge of delivering a range of psychotherapy interventions in the adult population experiencing addiction/concurrent disorder concerns including CBT, MI, ACT, DBT.
• Strong assessment skills and ability to manage treatment efficacy
• Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with community partners
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a professional multi-disciplinary team environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety

Assets:
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and maintains up-to-date professional skills and knowledge through formal and informal training, staying current in the treatment of addiction, mental health and concurrent disorders
• Functional (Advanced Plus - A) level in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral French and testing completed)