Social Service Worker jobs in Ottawa, ON

Psychotherapist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist (CBT Therapist)

The Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (OICBT) is looking for registered Psychotherapists, Social Workers, and Occupational Therapists to provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy services to individuals experiencing a variety of mental health difficulties (e.g., mood and anxiety problems, life stressors, emotion dysregulation, addiction, etc.). The successful applicants will work in collaboration with other health professionals.

Expertise in the treatment of eating disorders, substance use, autism spectrum disorder, borderline personality disorder, or couples would be considered an asset. Experience working with children and adolescents and/or seniors would also be an asset, as would the ability to provide services in French.

This is a hybrid position (teletherapy and in-person). Applicants must provide their own laptop/computer and internet when working remotely.

Required Qualifications

• Practicing member in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, or the Ontario College of Occupational Therapists
• Masters Degree
• Valid professional liability insurance
• Training and experience in CBT
• Ability to work independently and with members of an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluent in French

The OICBT is a large private practice clinic founded in 2009. Most of our therapists have been involved in hospital-based practice and have received in-depth training in the delivery of evidence-based treatments. Our goal is to meet the needs of our clients by offering individual, group and home- and community-based services. Research and best-practice guidelines inform our decisions about treatment. We also aim to provide structured opportunities for professional development, supervision, and evaluation research. In order to achieve these goals, we have developed strong ties to academic and hospital-based institutions and other mental health providers in the community. As such, we are actively involved in providing consulting services to public and private sector organizations. For more information about our clinic visit www.ottawacbt.ca

Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a criminal record check and background check including but not limited to a reference check. We will not proceed with onboarding until we are fully satisfied with the results of these checks.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. AI is not used in the selection process.

Job Type:

• Full-time

Rate:

• $92.00-98.00 (junior clinician); $107.50-$115.00 (senior clinician)
• ***Rates are calculated per client contact (e.g., 50-minute session + 10 minutes for preparation and progress note) or for services that clients or third-party are expected to pay (e.g., report writing)***
• Clinicians are expected to provide 18-22 client-contact hours per week

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required but an asset

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Some late afternoons/early evenings (if involved in group therapy)
• No weekends

Work Location: Hybrid (teletherapy and in-person in Ottawa, ON K2A 3X9)

Pay: $92.00-$115.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Application question(s):

• Have you provided CBT professionally?
• Are you able to practice independently?
• Are you a practicing member in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, or the Ontario College of Occupational Therapists?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON K2A 3X9