Mental Health Therapist - Temporary Full-Time (2026-238)

Mental Health Therapist

Mental Health

Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (approximately 18 months)

Reports to: Manager, Mental Health & Regional Programs

Non-Union

Reason for Posting: Temporary Vacancy

Hours of Work: Days Monday - Friday

Rate of Pay: $50.38 - $59.83 per hour

Join Our Inspired Team! The Opportunity:

We need a Mental Health Therapist to join our Mental Health team! You want to be part of our supportive team environment and make a different in the lives of patients, families and the community.

In this role you will provide patient focused assessment, intervention and education to those affected by serious mental illness.

Why Choose Us!

We invest in our Team. As a Mental Health Therapist you will earn $50.38 - $59.83 per hour.

Beyond your hourly wage you will also enjoy:

• Access to funding to support education that you want to pursue
• Join HOOPP a defined benefit contribution pension plan
• Time away from work matters. This position would earn 8% vacation in lieu
• Your health and wellness are important. We offer a 14% in lieu of benefits
• At this time this opportunity is scheduled 8-hour shifts

As the successful applicant, you will do the following:

• Conduct assessment based on accepted current mental health standards
• Initiate appropriate intervention, which may involve short- or long-term therapy and treatment, case consultation, engagement and production of Shared Care with family medicine, facilitation of psychiatric, addiction or forensic referral and involvement with primary care and social service supports.
• Work comfortably with pharmacological intervention as warranted.
• Maintain the clinical record in accordance with clinic policy and regulatory college requirements.
• Consult with family physicians and circle of care as appropriate regarding psychiatric care and system coordination
• Liaise with long term care, retirement homes and hospital, medical and social service agencies.
• Assume an active role as member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Active participation in training, education and clinical supervision.
• Participate in quality improvement exercises

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Preferred Masters level of education and registered with one of the following colleges: Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapist or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years clinical experience in a mental health setting, including case management, and/or individual and group counselling.
• Current CPR certification
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act and Substitute Decision Maker Act
• Knowledge of the DSM IV
• Sound assessment skills with regards to physical assessment, mental assessment and risk assessment.
• Experience in the application of Mental Health Assessment Tools
• Knowledge of family Dynamics
• Knowledge of pharmacology treatment of psychiatric disorders.
• Knowledge of Regional Resources

Preferred

• Experience with Substance Abuse/Concurrent Disorders an asset
• Knowledge in Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Strengths Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy considered an asset.
• Experience with Meditech Expanse

Alignment with our Values

We are committed to our values:

Be Kind - fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, and dignity in every interaction

Support Each Other - working together across all roles to uplift our team and our patients

Lead by Example - setting a standard of integrity, fairness, and professionalism

Keep Growing - embracing curiosity, innovation, and learning to adapt to future needs

Any successful candidate will need to live these values on a day-to-day basis.

Join Tomorrow’s Team Today: Shape the Future of Care in South Georgian Bay at CGMH!

Today CGMH is an 84-bed acute care hospital serving 74,000+ residents and 3.5M annual visitors. With a team of 1,200+ dedicated professionals, we deliver high‑quality care across emergency, surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, dialysis, diagnostics, mental health, and more.

Tomorrow’s Hospital is under Development and are working towards an opening day in 2033. Joining our team now means you have input on the Hospital’s design, workflows, and equipment. Learn more here.

Learn more about our Strategic Plan here.

Ready to Apply?

Apply online before 11:00pm EST on the posting close date by submitting an updated copy of your resume in PDF or Word format. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We look forward to reviewing your application.

We are here to support you. If you have any questions or concerns during the recruitment process, including related to accessibility, please reach out to People Services at [email protected]