Therapist

525 Simpson St, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 3J6, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, April 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Therapist
1 FTE

Thunder Bay Site

One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services.

We are currently seeking a 1 FTE Therapist, as a valuable member of the Community Health Centres’ team who will provide evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy to clients with complex mental health issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree is required.
• Registration in good standing with College of Registered Psychotherapists, or Ontario College of Social Workers or Social Service Workers, or the College of Psychologists.
• Minimum of two years’ clinical experience providing therapy and its application to complex mental health issues.
• Experience working in a community based or outpatient mental health setting.
• Proficiency in the use of computers, knowledge of software applications and use of electronic medical records.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with an inter-professional team.
• Awareness and sensitivity to socio-economic and cultural issues.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to health issues particularly within populations who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQI+, newcomers, non-insured).
• Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle and ability to travel to other service locations.

The deadline for applicants is Friday April 18, 2025.

Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work reference contacts with your online application. Cover letters can be addressed to:

Debbie Inman, Manager of Human Resources CHRL
NorWest Community Health Centres
525 Simpson Street
FAX: (807) 622-7637

NWCHC’s is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.