Therapist, Mental Health and Addictions, Mental Health and Addiction Emergency Follow-up Services (MHAEFUS)

1 day ago

Guelph, OntarioFull TimeAddiction Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Homewood Health Centre as a Therapist, Mental Health and Addictions – Emergency Follow-up in United States. Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

will be providing consultations services to Guelph General Hospital, as well as, provide addiction counselling and service navigation to patients in the emergency department and medical units of the Guelph General Hospital.

Must hold valid registration with the relevant college/governing body in Ontario * Experience working with chemical dependence and concurrent psychiatric disorders (Borderline Personality Disorder, Axis II, Psychosis, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder) * Knowledge of withdrawal management and agonist therapy for addictions is an asset As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

provide addiction counselling and service navigation to patients in the emergency department and medical uni.

provide appropriate, empathetic, non-judgmental and respectful care urgently to individuals identifying any.

Requirements

Must hold valid registration with the relevant college/governing body in Ontario

Experience working with chemical dependence and concurrent psychiatric disorders (Borderline Personality Disorder, Axis II, Psychosis, Post

Traumatic Stress Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder)

Knowledge of withdrawal management and agonist therapy for addictions is an asset As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Homewood Health Centre as a Therapist, Mental Health and Addictions – Emergency Follow-up.

Key Skills

Addiction counselingCrisis interventionDe-escalationClinical risk assessmentMotivational interviewingTrauma-informed careBrief solution-focused therapyCBTDBTHarm reductionConsultationTreatment planningWithdrawal managementAgonist therapyInter-disciplinary collaboration

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Position Insights

Addiction Medicine — Psychologist Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Homewood Health Centre is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Guelph, Ontario.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Addiction counseling, Crisis intervention, De-escalation, Clinical risk assessment, Motivational interviewing, Trauma-informed care, Brief solution-focused therapy, CBT. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provide urgent, client-centered addiction counseling and crisis intervention to patients within the Guelph General Hospital emergency and medical units. Collaborate with an inter-disciplinary team to develop treatment plans and offer consultation support to hospital staff.

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