About this role
Vacancy Number: 03-2026
Position: Therapist
Program: Sarnia site
Position Status: 1 Full-time permanent
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master of Social Work and current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or a Master of Counselling Degree currently registered with current registration with the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario.
SALARY RANGE: Therapist Grid
HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours/week including evening hours are required to meet the position requirements
STARTING DATE: May 2026
This position will provide assessment, counselling and treatment to individuals or groups managing a moderate mental illness and/or a personality disorder that require short-term services.
This position will carry a short-term caseload for individual counselling with treatment planning for solution focused, time limited services. As well, the incumbent will act as a facilitator for groups in the program.
Reporting to the Manager of Integrated Client Services, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:
- providing counselling to clients diagnosed with a mental illness or a personality disorder using evidence informed practices for treatment.
- mutually creating plans of care with clients that maximize personal strength using a combination of social work strategies for symptom management, relapse prevention, acceptance and change, behaviour modification, and harm reduction.
- providing comprehensive risk assessment and follow-up care for individuals that experience suicidal ideation.
- Facilitating therapeutic, time-limited, evidence informed groups that will address the post discharge needs of clients to reduce ED presentations and impact symptom management.
- promoting specialized care through mental health treatment and crisis planning.
- Maintaining the short-term nature of the service, while assessing individual needs for additional services or termination modifications to promote the well-being and safety of those receiving services; and using cultural sensitivity when developing and providing services to clients.
The candidate will work with other professionals using strong problem solving and communication skills.
A valid driver’s license, and use of a vehicle, which will be used in conducting agency business, is required.
Application process:
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit your resume and covering on BambooHR by March 19th, 2025
Qualified internal candidates will be given a preference as per Article 11.00 (f) of the Collective Agreement.
POSTING DATE: January 22, 2026
CLOSING DATE: January 30, 2026
Other facts
About Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent
Vision
Mentally healthy people in a healthy society.
Mission
As a leader and champion for mental health, CMHA Lambton Kent provides services and facilitates access to the resources people require to maintain and improve mental health. Our efforts promote community integration, build resilience, and support recovery from mental illness.
Key Values & Principles
• Embracing the voice of people with mental health issues
• Promoting inclusion
• Working collaboratively
• Influencing the social determinants of health
• Focusing on the mental health needs of all age groups
• Using evidence to inform our work
• Being transparent and accountable
Our vision defines the overall outcome that we are working towards. Our mission describes our purpose and unique contribution. Our values and principles underlie our thinking and actions.
What you'll do
- The incumbent will provide assessment, counselling, and treatment to individuals or groups managing moderate mental illness and/or personality disorders. Responsibilities include creating care plans, conducting risk assessments, and facilitating therapeutic groups.
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