Clinical Therapist (Masters)

About the Opportunity

Please note:  This position requires the successful incumbent to strictly adhere to Integrated Chronic Care Services (ICCS) scent-free free policy.

The Integrated Chronic Care Service (ICCS) provides comprehensive assessments and care planning for individuals with complex chronic conditions and multi-morbidities that fall under the umbrella of central sensitivity syndromes including:  chronic fatigue syndrome, environmental illnesses/multiple chemical sensitivity, fibromyalgia, functional neurologic and gastrointestinal syndromes.

The ICCS model is based on the premise that chronic disease outcomes are better managed by addressing the needs of the whole person with a focus on self-management support, with a particular focus on behaviour change.  With a team of interdisciplinary health care professionals, we integrate the physical, psychosocial and environmental needs of individuals by focusing on the person instead of the disease(s)/condition(s), improving functional health and quality of life.  Our care team includes physicians, occupational therapists, a nurse practitioner, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, counsellors, and a dietitian with support from an admin team.

Under the clinical supervision of the Team Leader, and reporting to the Manager, the Clinical Therapist responsibilities include:

• provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments, treatment, transition and discharge planning.
• collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive care plans to support optimal functional health and quality of life for patients based on patient identified goals.
• counsel individuals and groups using a Solution-Focused Approach and providing brief interventions to support acceptance of chronic conditions and promote self-management.
• develop and facilitate group-based education programs relevant to scope of practice and patient population.
• contribute to ongoing quality improvement initiatives to achieve best possible patient outcomes and stewardship of health system resources

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Master’s level degree in Education Counselling, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, or Social Work.
• Registration (or eligibility) with the applicable provincial licensing body.
• Minimum two years’ experience in provision of counselling for individuals living with chronic conditions.
• Experience working with patient populations with central sensitivity syndromes an asset.
• Experience in providing group education and/or group therapy an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of standard criteria used (DSM 1V-TR) for the classification and diagnosis of mental health disorders.
• Knowledge and experience in current, evidence-based approaches to therapy.
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care, Self-management Support, Behaviour Change, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy.
• Training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively on an interdisciplinary team as well as independently.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.
• Successful candidate is required to follow the Integrated Chronic Care Service scent-free policy.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent Full time /75 Hours Bi-weekly 
• Shifts may include evenings, weekends and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$39.39- $51.78 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.