Addiction and Mental Health Therapist
About the role
Job Posting Number:
J1025-0974
Job Title:
Addiction and Mental Health Therapist
Job Category:
Healthcare Professional
Unit:
Children and Youth Services
Job Type:
Temporary Full Time
Open Positions:
1
City, Province, Country:
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Date Posted:
October 28, 2025
Available Shifts:
800 - 1600 - Schedule subject to change
Closing Date:
November 4, 2025
Salary:
$39.16 - $50.77/Hour
Union:
OPSEU
Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is an acute care hospital located in Cornwall, Ontario along the scenic St. Lawrence River. CCH provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to a catchment area of 100,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk community of Akwesasne.
With 186 beds, 1320 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.
At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), we are committed to Exceptional Care. Always.
Our mission is: Our team collaborates to provide exceptional people-centered care.
Our work is guided by our ICARE values - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Engagement - and three strategic directions:
Recovery - Improving access to care, supporting innovation, and maintaining high standards for safety and quality
People – Supporting staff well-being, building a strong and inclusive team, and listening to patients, clients, and care partners
Integration – Working with partners to improve how care is delivered across the health system
Successful candidates will reflect these values in their work and contribute to our mission by delivering safe, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care and services in a collaborative environment.
This position is for an existing vacancy. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment and selection process.
Summary of responsibilities
Reporting to the Director, Child and Youth Mental Health Services, the Addiction & Mental Health Therapist (Therapist) works collaboratively with individuals who are experiencing significant addiction, mental health and concurrent disorders that affect their functioning in some areas such as at home, school/work and/or in the community. The Therapist will offer support, counselling and psychotherapy to clients and their family/loved ones, utilizing a variety of clinical methodologies. The Therapist will also conduct consultations with caregivers and other professionals. The Therapist is responsible for managing the clients’ file and developing collaborative care plans along with performing some intake duties, ongoing assessments, psychotherapy, and treatment referral. The Therapist delivers a range of specialized mental health therapy services and participates in other requirements of the organization. As well, the Addiction and Mental Health Therapist may be required to do presentations inside and outside the organization.
As part of the Cornwall Community Hospital you uphold the mission, vision and ICARE values in order to create a safe environment for patients/clients, families, staff, physicians and volunteers, recognizing “Patient Safety” and our hospital’s “Senior Friendly Strategies” as a top priority in creating a culture of safety and “The Workplace of Choice”.
Requirements of the job
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Four (4) year university degree in social sciences
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Registered with an Ontario College whose members are authorized to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy
-
Minimum three (3) years working experience delivering a range of psychotherapy interventions with youth experiencing significant symptoms of mental health
-
Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
-
Has received training and supervision in various treatment modalities specific to mental health treatment such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectal Behavior Therapy, and Trauma Informed Therapy
-
Ability to be organized and autonomous, and have good team-work capabilities
-
Ability to engage with vulnerable children, youth and their families
-
Ability to provide in office or /and community out reach interventions
-
Use case conceptualization to inform treatment planning
-
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
-
Good computer skills
-
Knowledge of community agencies
-
Valid driver’s license and access to own vehicle
-
Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
-
Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
Are you interested in this job?
About Cornwall Community Hospital
Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to their catchment area of 110,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk Community of Akwesasne.
With 165 beds, more than 1200 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.
Addiction and Mental Health Therapist
About the role
Job Posting Number:
J1025-0974
Job Title:
Addiction and Mental Health Therapist
Job Category:
Healthcare Professional
Unit:
Children and Youth Services
Job Type:
Temporary Full Time
Open Positions:
1
City, Province, Country:
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Date Posted:
October 28, 2025
Available Shifts:
800 - 1600 - Schedule subject to change
Closing Date:
November 4, 2025
Salary:
$39.16 - $50.77/Hour
Union:
OPSEU
Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is an acute care hospital located in Cornwall, Ontario along the scenic St. Lawrence River. CCH provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to a catchment area of 100,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk community of Akwesasne.
With 186 beds, 1320 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.
At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), we are committed to Exceptional Care. Always.
Our mission is: Our team collaborates to provide exceptional people-centered care.
Our work is guided by our ICARE values - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Engagement - and three strategic directions:
Recovery - Improving access to care, supporting innovation, and maintaining high standards for safety and quality
People – Supporting staff well-being, building a strong and inclusive team, and listening to patients, clients, and care partners
Integration – Working with partners to improve how care is delivered across the health system
Successful candidates will reflect these values in their work and contribute to our mission by delivering safe, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care and services in a collaborative environment.
This position is for an existing vacancy. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment and selection process.
Summary of responsibilities
Reporting to the Director, Child and Youth Mental Health Services, the Addiction & Mental Health Therapist (Therapist) works collaboratively with individuals who are experiencing significant addiction, mental health and concurrent disorders that affect their functioning in some areas such as at home, school/work and/or in the community. The Therapist will offer support, counselling and psychotherapy to clients and their family/loved ones, utilizing a variety of clinical methodologies. The Therapist will also conduct consultations with caregivers and other professionals. The Therapist is responsible for managing the clients’ file and developing collaborative care plans along with performing some intake duties, ongoing assessments, psychotherapy, and treatment referral. The Therapist delivers a range of specialized mental health therapy services and participates in other requirements of the organization. As well, the Addiction and Mental Health Therapist may be required to do presentations inside and outside the organization.
As part of the Cornwall Community Hospital you uphold the mission, vision and ICARE values in order to create a safe environment for patients/clients, families, staff, physicians and volunteers, recognizing “Patient Safety” and our hospital’s “Senior Friendly Strategies” as a top priority in creating a culture of safety and “The Workplace of Choice”.
Requirements of the job
-
Four (4) year university degree in social sciences
-
Registered with an Ontario College whose members are authorized to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy
-
Minimum three (3) years working experience delivering a range of psychotherapy interventions with youth experiencing significant symptoms of mental health
-
Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
-
Has received training and supervision in various treatment modalities specific to mental health treatment such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectal Behavior Therapy, and Trauma Informed Therapy
-
Ability to be organized and autonomous, and have good team-work capabilities
-
Ability to engage with vulnerable children, youth and their families
-
Ability to provide in office or /and community out reach interventions
-
Use case conceptualization to inform treatment planning
-
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
-
Good computer skills
-
Knowledge of community agencies
-
Valid driver’s license and access to own vehicle
-
Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
-
Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
Are you interested in this job?
About Cornwall Community Hospital
Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to their catchment area of 110,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk Community of Akwesasne.
With 165 beds, more than 1200 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.