Master's Prepared Therapist

Cornwall Community Hospital

$93K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in social sciences or healthcare-related field
  • Registered with an Ontario College authorized to practice psychotherapy
  • Three years of experience in delivering psychotherapy interventions for adults with addiction and concurrent disorders
  • Strong assessment skills for treatment efficacy management
  • Superior interpersonal skills for collaboration with community partners

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive support to individuals with complex addiction and mental health issues
  • Conduct intake assessments and psychotherapy sessions for clients
  • Consult with client families, peers, and professionals including psychiatrists
  • Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including Psychiatry and Inpatient Mental Health Unit
  • Commit to program development and quality improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Accommodations available for candidates in the recruitment process
  • Opportunity for professional development and continuous learning
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the program
Full Job Description
Job Posting Number:

J0826-0036

Job Title:

Master's Prepared Therapist

Job Category:

Healthcare Professional

Unit:

Community Mental Health Services

Job Type:

Permanent Full Time

Open Positions:

1

City, Province, Country:

Cornwall, Ontario, Canada

Date Posted:

August 6, 2026

Available Shifts:

Scheduled all shifts as required - Schedule subject to change
800 - 1600 - Schedule subject to change

Closing Date:

August 13, 2026

Salary:

$44.67 - $57.90/Hour

Union:

OPSEU

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 Manager, Adult Mental Health and Addiction Services, the successful candidate will offer a range of support to individuals referred to our Adult Mental Health & Addiction Services. As an energetic and enthusiastic team member, your commitment to client care and serving the community is evident. The Master's Prepared Therapist works collaboratively with individuals who are experiencing the most severe, complex, rare, or chronic/persistent diagnosable addiction, mental health and concurrent disorder issues that significantly impair functioning in most areas such as home, school/work, and in the community. The Master's Prepared Therapist applies mastery of addiction, mental health and concurrent disorder psychotherapy theory and skills when working with individuals, groups and families/caregivers. The therapist will provide a range of comprehensive services including intake, assessment, psychotherapy, consultation with client families, peers and other professionals, including consulting psychiatrists.

Requirements of the job
• Master's Degree social sciences/health care related field
• Registered with a relevant Ontario College whose members may practice the controlled act of psychotherapy
• Has received specialized training and supervision which has provided them the opportunity to practice and integrate advanced level psychotherapy knowledge and skills
• Minimum 3 years working experience and in-depth knowledge of delivering a range of psychotherapy interventions in the adult population experiencing addiction/concurrent disorder concerns including CBT, MI, ACT, DBT.
• Strong assessment skills and ability to manage treatment efficacy
• Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with community partners
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a professional multi-disciplinary team environment including Psychiatry and Inpatient Mental Health Unit
• Flexibility with a commitment to program development and quality improvement initiatives
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and maintains up-to-date professional skills and knowledge through formal and informal training, staying current in the treatment of addiction, mental health and concurrent disorders
• Valid CPR certification is required
• Functional level in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral French)-and testing completed

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