CBT Therapist, Ontario Structured Psychotherapy
Direct Service - Regulated - (OPSEU)
Full-Time, Permanent (Benefitted)
Woodstock, Ontario (Oxford Zone)
- Application Deadline: July 27, 2025 -

Right now, many in our community are struggling with their mental health.

As a CBT Therapist with the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) Program, you'll help make a difference. OSP is dedicated to increasing access to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for those experiencing mild to moderate depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related conditions within our community and the Ontario West region.

In this role, you'll deliver individual and group, protocol-based, structured psychotherapy both in person and online out of a variety of community sites.
To ensure you have the tools you need to deliver the best care possible, you'll have the opportunity to attend intensive training in CBT skills and the program model and will also participate in regular external consultation to establish high quality service delivery and cohesion with the OSP Model. As this training will be an investment, we're asking successful candidates for a 2-year commitment.

WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:

• $30.01 per hour (Direct Service - Regulated Grid), for those registered with the OCSWSSW (as an RSW), CNO (as an RN), COTO, CRPO, CPSO, or CPO
  • The above are initial rates; with grid increases as per policy
  • Internal staff members will be placed on the appropriate grid based on their current rate of pay, up to Level 8 of the grid ($37.26)
• When you'll work – 70 hours biweekly; Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm, Tuesday: 10:00am-6:00pm
• What your benefits will be - After a 90-day waiting period, will be enrolled in extended healthcare benefits
• Your pension plan – Immediately enrolled in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

• Provide individual and group protocol-based structured psychotherapy, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and cognitive processing therapy (CPT), in alignment with OSP provincial model to individuals experiencing depression, anxiety and anxiety-related conditions
• Actively incorporate anti-racist, anti-oppressive practices and principles in the delivery of client-centered, trauma-informed care at all levels of service
• Work collaboratively with clients, family members, referral sources, community partners, and the OSP program's network in the provision of accessible, equitable and inclusive care (e.g. interpretation services, culturally appropriate and relevant care, incorporating anti-racism and decolonizing approaches to care, considering social determinants of health and trauma-informed approaches)
• Contribute to ongoing program development and program evaluation and implement new practices as required
• Participate in clinical supervision, as per program and organizational guidelines

• Complete required individual documentation as per organization standards
• Complete other required documentation (e.g. monthly time sheets, vacation requests, travel claims, expense claims) within the required time frames
• Provide input into decisions with the Manager concerning operations of the program
• Ensure effective communication with Director, Manager, and Coordinator
• Identify, promote resolution, and management of all emergency situation concerning individuals, staff and property
• Knowledge of issues pertaining to individual confidentiality, such as the shared Common Individual Record (CCR) and consent to release personal information process to ensure individual's confidentiality is maintained at all times

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:

We require the following qualifications:

• Master's, bachelor's or equivalent graduate diploma that requires completion of a bachelor's level program and has the practice of psychotherapy central to its program. (Primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process, i.e. an original degree/diploma/certificate or official transcript; for ongoing education, an unofficial transcript will be accepted)
• Registered member in good standing with one of the Colleges regulated to practice the controlled act of psychotherapy:

1. OCSWSSW as an RSW
2. CNO as an RN or RN Extended Class
3. COTO
4. CRPO
5. CPO

• Current, clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle with adequate insurance to carry out job duties

We prefer the following qualifications:

• Experience providing mental health/addictions treatment (2-3 years preferred), including:
  • Utilizing evidence-based CBT treatment models with clients experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and anxiety related conditions.
  • Formal CBT and CPT training with appropriate supervision/clinical consultation preferred
  • Demonstrated experience providing culturally safe mental health services to clients of diverse ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds
  • Working in a community-based/outpatient setting.
• Experience with online learning systems and providing care virtually/by telephone
• Ability to attend work regularly
• Knowledge of:
  • Motivational interviewing techniques to assess treatment readiness
  • Intersectionality and social determinants of health
  • Knowledge of teaching techniques to support adult learning
  • Computer software, e.g. Microsoft Office, electronic health records
  • Strengths-based, trauma-informed, client-centered framework for mental health / addictions treatment
  • Distinguishing features and etiology of depression, anxiety, and related conditions
  • The science and practice of individual and group-based psychotherapy, CBT, CPT, and/or other evidence-based psychotherapies for treating clients with mild to moderate depression and/or anxiety

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: To be considered as an internal applicant, current staff members are reminded to apply using their @cmhatv.ca or @slwar.ca email address.

Get your application in by – July 27, 2025:

Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitment to fulfilling our vision. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those individuals being considered for a position will be personally contacted by someone from the interview team.

We welcome and encourage applications from all members of our community including persons of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of visible minorities. If you require accommodations related to a disability at any point during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]

• For legal purposes our full business name is: Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services
• Artificial Intelligence is not currently employed in our recruitment processes

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