Job Posting Number:

J0825-0498

Job Title:

Addiction and Mental Health Therapist

Job Category:

Healthcare Professional

Unit:

Crisis Team

Job Type:

Permanent Full Time

Open Positions:

1

City, Province, Country:

Cornwall, Ontario, Canada

Date Posted:

August 20, 2025

Available Shifts:

• Day Shift Monday through Friday - Schedule subject to change

Closing Date:

August 27, 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

The Addiction and Mental Health Therapist plays a key role in relationship building with Emergency Department staff and is part of the Mental Health Crisis Team as the primary contact for children and youth who present with mental health issues. The Addiction and Mental Health Therapist provides psychosocial/risk assessment and treatment planning for children/youth and their families who are not at imminent risk of self -harm. The Addiction and Mental Health Therapist will provide brief clinical services and follow-up to high risk youth and other populations and triage to appropriate services. The Addiction and Mental Health Therapist will continue to support the implementation of an ED clinical pathway and virtual ED protocol between CCH and CHEO.

Requirements of the job

• Four (4) year university degree in social sciences

• Registered with a relevant Ontario College whose members may practice psychotherapy

• Knowledge of community agencies

• Demonstrated knowledge of Children’s Mental Health/crisis services

• Minimum 3 years working experience delivering a range of psychotherapy or interventions with adults, youth and families experiencing addiction and mental health concerns

• Good computer skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Strong written and communication skills

• Certified in Non Violent Crisis Intervention

• Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance

• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety

• Valid driver’s licence

• CPR

• Functional level in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral in French – and testing completed)

Assets

• Experience in a mobile crisis service

• Ability and knowledge on how to use Microsoft Windows, Word, and CERNER • Understanding of the etiological factors that contribute to substance use health and mental health