Company Biography
HGH is a bilingual community hospital which has more than 800 employees and 160 physicians, and serves the Prescott-Russell region in Ontario.
With a heritage of over 100 years of quality care delivery, HGH is known for its culture of compassion, spirit of innovation and excellence of care. HGH is now growing and becoming a full-service regional hospital to meet the changing need of the community.
HGH offers to its employees a dynamic clinical environment that promotes a diverse and interdisciplinary professional practice. Our hospital offers access to services among the best in the region, including 40 specialized clinics, in addition to the full range of general care and services. The opportunities for professional challenges and career advancement are diverse and encourage all to excel.
Position Overview
The psychotherapist provides brief psychotherapy services to an adult clientele aged 16 and older presenting with various mental health concerns and/or concurrent disorders. As part of their role, they conduct clinical assessments, develop intervention plans tailored to client needs, and provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support recovery, autonomy and well-being.
Some complex situations will require the clinician to participate as part of a multidisciplinary psychiatry team.
In addition, this position involves triaging internal psychotherapy referral requests, participating in the one-session counselling clinic, and supporting the smooth functioning of these clinic days. The psychotherapist will benefit from internally provided clinical consultation.
TEMPORARY FULL-TIME POSITION for approximately 1 year
- Day and evening shifts available, as well as 8-hour and 12-hour shifts
- Remote work available (hybrid model)
- Possibility of working at different sites according to organizational needs.
- Possibility of providing clinical support in other programs within the Mental Health and Addictions Centre.
Criminal Check
As a pre-condition of employment:
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All new HGH employees will be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory Police Records Check dated within six (6) months from the date of issue.
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As of now, HGH will require all employees, physicians, learners, contractors and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
At HGH, we are committed to promoting an accessible work environment where all employees and candidates feel respected. We support the principles of adaptation in the workplace. If you need workplace accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or anytime thereafter, please notify a member of the Human Resources team. We will be pleased to assist you and accommodate your needs.
What we are looking for
- Master’s degree in a field that allows for the practice of psychotherapy.
- Member in good standing of an Ontario College governing psychotherapy (must be able to serve an interprovincial clientele).
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in psychotherapy with a clientele presenting with mental health concerns and/or concurrent disorders.
- Expertise in cognitive-behavioural, interpersonal, narrative and solution-focused therapy, EMDR, reconsolidation, etc.
- Solid knowledge of mental illness, concurrent disorders and associated challenges in rural settings.
- Leadership qualities and demonstrated experience guiding clinical teams.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and interprofessional environment.
- Comfortable with virtual therapy modalities.
- Working knowledge of both official languages.
- Must have a valid driver’s licence and insurance, and be able to use their car.
- Must have a good attendance record.
- Must have a positive attitude and align with HGH values.
- Satisfactory review of the employee file by Human Resources.
