Together, we do amazing things every day. Imagine a supportive employer, a career that fits your lifestyle, and many learning opportunities. With the Hamilton Family Health Team, you can have all of that, and more. We work hard to create an innovative and diverse workplace that values the contributions of our employees. No matter what your role, working with us is about making a difference – every day!

Your Opportunity: As a Mental Health Counsellor you will be part of the team in the fast-paced practices of family physicians. You will work collaboratively with other health professionals to provide comprehensive, accessible primary health care, honouring patient choice in how best care will be delivered (in-person, telephone, video). In addition to providing excellent mental health assessments and treatment to primary care patients across the age span, you will support the mental health care capacity of the team.

Duties and Responsibilities Conducts a comprehensive assessment of individuals of all ages, couples and families referred by the family physician or other members of the health care team Provides evidence-based treatment/management of mental health problems Implements current best practice guidelines Monitors client goals and outcomes through ongoing assessment and documentation of treatment progress Responds to client telephone calls and provides telephone advice, where appropriate Consults with other members of the health care team involved in the care of clients Monitors and manages referrals from the family physician and other team members to ensure timely access to services Co-ordinates referrals and facilitates access to other health care providers and community programs and services, as appropriate Liaises and consults with community programs and services, as required Assists clients and their families in navigating the health care and/or social services system Acts as an advocate for clients and their families Involves clients in decisions about their own health including goal setting and treatment planning Aims to tailor services to the individual client or client group (including cultural sensitivity) Provides education to clients and families related to health promotion and the prevention of mental health problems Helps clients and families identify and appropriately use accurate, up-to date mental health resources Promotes client self-management, development of registries and other components of chronic disease prevention and management (CDPM) Maintains clear, concise, accurate and timely documentation of clients’ care including appropriate use of electronic medical records Actively participates in program evaluation Completes documentation related to clients’ mental health (reports, forms, etc.) Participates in continuing education activities to maintain and enhance competence Performs other job functions

Do you… Embrace opportunities to develop professionally in a progressive, collaborative, and highly engaged multi-disciplinary health team Understand and respond to the social determinants of health, working toward greater health equity Have an anti-oppressive practice, embracing the diversity of our community, including race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, and gender identity Appreciate the flexibility of providing telephone, video and in-person care, with potential to have a hybrid work in office/work from home schedule.

If so, we are looking for a future colleague who has… Excellent clinical skills and minimum 3 years’ experience assessing and managing mental health problems commonly seen in primary care, working across the age span including children, youth, parents, couples and adults Formal training and experience in evidence-based treatments such as CBT, DBT, ACT, EFFT etc. Extensive mental health clinical training, generally acquired through the completion of post graduate studies (MSW,RN,BScN,CPMHN(C) or equivalent) and membership in a professional college Proof of Covid 19 immunization and Criminal Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening

Why join the HFHT? Multi-Sector Pension Plan Extended health care benefits including health, dental, vision & critical Illness insurance Generous professional development time and funding allocations Organizational commitment to work-life balance, including options for a hybrid work model

Summary: Classification: Mental Health Counsellor – Union Primary Location: Hamilton, Ontario FTE: 1.0 FTE Employee Class: Full-Time Date Available: ASAP Salary: $78,855.54

Application Instructions: Interested applicants please submit résumé and cover letter by email: hr@hamiltonfht.ca

Note: If successful in receiving a job offer with the Hamilton Family Health Team, new hires will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date as a condition of their employment. If successful candidates are unable to get their COVID-19 vaccination as a result of a medical exemption, they will be required to submit supporting documentation to determine if they are exempt from this requirement.

The HFHT is committed to building a respectful, caring, equitable, and inclusive workplace where staff reflect the diversity of the communities that we serve. As such, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals including all equity-deserving groups. In addition, we are committed to accessibility and creating a barrier free hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005). Accommodation is available upon request at any point in the selection process by notifying the recruitment staff.