Therapist-OSP

Therapist (OSP- Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program)

1 FTE Contract (October 2024 to February 2026)
Thunder Bay Site

One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services.

We are currently seeking a 1 FTE Contract (October 2024 - February 2026) OSP Therapist to cover a maternity leave. The 1 FTE Maternity Leave Contract OSP Therapist, as a valuable member of the Community Health Centres’ team will provide evidence based short-term client centered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to individuals with mild to moderate mental health issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree preferred, Honours Bachelor’s degree will be considered.
• Registration in good standing with College of Registered Psychotherapists, or Ontario College of Social Workers or Social Service Workers, or the College of Psychologists.
• Minimum of two years’ clinical experience providing cognitive behavioural therapy and its application to anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorders.
• Experience working in a community based or outpatient mental health setting.
• Proficiency in the use of computers, knowledge of software applications and use of electronic medical records.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with an inter-professional team.
• Awareness and sensitivity to socio-economic and cultural issues.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to health issues particularly within populations who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non-insured).
• Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle and ability to travel to other service locations.

How to Apply:

Please visit https://norwestchc.org/employment/

The deadline for applicants is Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.

This position will remain open until filled.

Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work reference contacts with your online application. Cover letters can be addressed to:

Debbie Inman, Manager of Human Resources CHRL

NorWest Community Health Centres

525 Simpson Street

Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3J6

FAX: 622-7637

www.norwestchc.org

Full Covid-19 vaccination verification required, subject to any contraindications that are medically supported.

NWCHC’s is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.