Registered Psychotherapist in Toronto

Altum Health is a department within the University Health Network with over 300 employees across several sites. We offer a full continuum of prevention, rehabilitation, and health care services to third party payors and individuals. At Altum Health, we believe in providing “The Right Care. Always.” by offering client-centered services that address the physical, psychosocial, and behavioral issues related to injury or illness.

As an integral member of Altum Health, psychotherapists work both independently and as part of the interdisciplinary team to perform the principal responsibilities of the role which includes:

• Performing psychosocial assessments;
• Providing group and individual psychotherapy for clients who require support for psychological issues arising as a result of injuries/incidents in the workplace, motor vehicle accidents, or through other third party funded services;
• Implementing an evidenced-based treatment plan/regimen for each client which promotes the return to activities of daily living;
• Monitoring client progress on an ongoing basis, modifying the treatment plan as appropriate, consultation and collaboration with the program psychologist, as required;
• Preparing planning and providing educational sessions within the framework of the cognitive behavioural model;
• Completing required documentation in a timely manner;
• Participating in research, continuing education (students, staff and self) and quality/administrative/marketing activities;
• Performing cross-functional and other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned and/or required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Master’s Degree in Health or Social Sciences preferred or at minimum, completion of a Bachelor’s degree program in Health or Social Sciences, with two (2) or more years of practical and related experience.
• Member in good standing of appropriate regulated health professions College.
• Additional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy from a recognized institution and with two (2) or more years of practical and related experiences of practical experience in the use of CBT preferred.
• Experience providing psychotherapeutic assessments and structured psychotherapy treatment for individuals presenting with a wide range of mental health conditions.
• Clinical competence to provide structured psychotherapy in the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and/or addictions.
• Experience with supporting clients with disabilities/injuries as a result of workplace or auto-related accidents including concussions and chronic pain.
• Experience in providing group and individual psychotherapy required.
• Strong computer literacy skills.

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.