Integrated Chronic Pain Therapist

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As an Integrated Chronic Pain Therapist, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

What you’ll be doing:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ pain experiences, psychological factors and treatment needs
• Educate patients and families on chronic pain, the brain’s role and cognitive-emotional reprocessing
• Provide individual and group therapy using Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and other mind-body approaches
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans integrating cognitive-behavioral and other therapeutic modalities
• Collaborate with the care team, which includes therapists, physicians, physiotherapists, and other practitioners, to ensure holistic, coordinated care
• Monitor, document and communicate patient progress, updating treatment goals as needed
• Facilitate case conferences, team discussions, family meetings and discharge planning
• Maintain accurate and timely records of patient interactions, assessments, treatment plans and progress notes in compliance with Homewood and College standards
• Support continuity of care by liaising with referral sources and coordinating outpatient services
• Participate in policy development, program planning, and quality improvement initiatives
• Stay current on latest research and best practices, engage in continuing education and contribute to team learning
• Participate in quality initiatives; tracks and monitors appropriate indicators
• Actively maintain a healthy team culture by demonstrating active engagement, openness and respect in interactions with colleagues at all levels of the organization

What we’re looking for:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy or a related healthcare discipline
• Valid registration with the appropriate professional college or regulatory body in the province
• Two years’ or more experience providing Psychotherapy
• Specialized training and/or certification in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) is strongly preferred: in the absence of this training, it will be provided
• Additional training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic Experiencing, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), or related modalities is preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills, with the ability to manage complex, multifactorial chronic pain cases
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams
• Empathetic and patient-centered approach
• Demonstrated ability to establish trust and provide holistic care that addresses the emotional, physical and psychological components of chronic pain
• Ability to adapt treatment plans based on individual patient needs and evolving evidence-based practices
• Experience facilitating group therapy sessions and educational workshops
• Demonstrated success working collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Awareness and acknowledgement of the value of using measurement-based care when supporting patients/clients to help guide clinical decision making; experience an asset
• Ongoing commitment to professional development in chronic pain management and integrated therapy practices

Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.