Cbt Clinician

Description:

The CBT Clinician is responsible for a combination of the following functions: administering assessments (intake/triage), providing treatment, and providing interim support to clients. The required functions will be determined by the operational needs of the program. The clinician will provide these functions in alignment with the clinical guidelines of the OSP program. The client population includes those with mild to moderate depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related conditions.

The CBT Clinician will provide Clinician Assisted Bibliotherapy (CAB) treatment, which is provided via telephone. Clinicians hold 30-minute weekly therapy sessions with clients and CBT protocols vary from 6-8 sessions. The CAB Clinician guides individuals through a gold-standard CBT self-help workbook.

Mandatory Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in health, mental health, or social services required
• Member in good standing with one of the following five Colleges regulated to perform the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy in Ontario:
• The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers as Social Worker
• The College of Nurses of Ontario
• The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• The College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
• The College of Psychologists of Ontario

Prior Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the delivery of individual CBT is preferred; Documented evidence of CBT training with adequate supervision is preferred
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of etiology and treatment of depressive and anxiety disorders as well as CBT and its application in mood and anxiety disorders
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the science and practices of psychotherapy including a full range of psychotherapeutic and assessment techniques
• Results-oriented work ethic and ability to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and to deliver quality, consistent and timely results
• Strong assessment skills to deliver and interpret symptom and outcome measures
• Proven ability to adapt readily to change