Mental Health Counsellor – 0.8-1.0 FTE (Temporary)

Job Description

We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), the Hamilton Family Health Team (HFHT) will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process to applicants with disabilities. HFHT offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by HFHT regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation. If you require disability-related accommodations, please inform the recruiting staff.

The Hamilton Family Health Team (HFHT) welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Hamilton Family Health Team is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.

We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the HFHT. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Employee Value Proposition

Mental Health Counsellor – FTE (Temporary)

• Temporary
• Hamilton, ON
• Posted 2 hours ago
• $78, pro-rated to FTE) CDN / Year

HFHT

Together, we do amazing things every day.

Imagine a supportive employer, a career that fits your lifestyle, and many learning opportunities. With the Hamilton Family Health Team, you can have all of that, and more. We work hard to create an innovative and diverse workplace that values the contributions of our employees. No matter what your role, working with us is about making a difference – every day

Your Opportunity:

As a Mental Health Counsellor you will be part of the team in the fast-paced practices of family physicians. You will work collaboratively with other health professionals to provide comprehensive, accessible primary health care, honouring patient choice in how best care will be delivered (in-person, telephone, video).

In addition to providing excellent mental health assessments and treatment to primary care patients across the age span, you will support the mental health care capacity of the team.

Do you…

Embrace opportunities to develop professionally in a progressive, collaborative, and highly engaged multi-disciplinary health team

Understand and respond to the social determinants of health, working toward greater health equity

Have an anti-oppressive practice, embracing the diversity of our community, including race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, and gender identity

Appreciate the flexibility of providing telephone, video and in-person care, with potential to have a hybrid work in office/work from home schedule.

If so, we are looking for a future colleague who has…

Excellent clinical skills and minimum 3 years' experience assessing and managing mental health problems commonly seen in primary care, working across the age span including children, youth, parents, couples and adults

Formal training and experience in evidence-based treatments such as CBT, DBT, ACT, EFFT etc.

Extensive mental health clinical training, generally acquired through the completion of post graduate studies (MSW,RN,BScN,CPMHN(C) or equivalent) and membership in a professional college

Proof of Covid 19 immunization and Criminal Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening

Why join the HFHT?

• Multi-Sector Pension Plan
• Generous professional development time and funding allocations
• Organizational commitment to work-life balance, including options for a hybrid work model
  
  Summary:

Classification: Mental Health Counsellor – Union

Primary Location: Hamilton, Ontario

Multi-Site: Yes

FTE: 0.8 – 1.0 FTE

Employee Class: Temporary

Date Available: ASAP

Salary: $78, pro-rated to FTE)

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants please submit résumé and cover letter by email:

Note:

If successful in receiving a job offer with the Hamilton Family Health Team, new hires will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date as a condition of their employment. If successful candidates are unable to get their COVID-19 vaccination as a result of a medical exemption, they will be required to submit supporting documentation to determine if they are exempt from this requirement.

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