Mental Health Therapist

Permanent Full-Time Mental Health Therapist

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Closing Date: December 10, 2025 12:00 AM

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is seeking a skilled and client-focused Mental Health Therapist to join our Mental Health & Addictions Services team. This role provides therapeutic support, assessment and coordinated care to individuals seeking mental health services, working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.

• Conduct initial and ongoing clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans using a variety of therapeutic modalities and evidence-based practices.
• Deliver individual and group therapy, psychoeducation, and supportive counseling based on client needs.
• Monitor client progress, document clinical encounters, and maintain accurate, timely records in accordance with DRHC and Dryden Regional Mental Health & Addictions Services standards.
• Provide referrals, linkages, and advocacy with internal and external partners, including culturally appropriate supports, psychiatrists, probation/parole, community services, and financial/social programs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences, collaborative care planning, and discharge planning.
• Attend client appointments in the community or client homes as required.
• Uphold professional standards, ethical practice, and DRHC's Code of Conduct and Core Values.
• Participate in program development, quality improvement activities, and professional development.

• Degree in Social Work/Psychology/Psychiatric Nursing or related discipline.
• Must have, or be in the process of receiving, registration with the appropriate college e.g. (RP, SW, RN, OT).
• Two years' experience in mental health counseling.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of addiction, serious mental illness, trauma, depression & anxiety.
• Consistently integrates best practices and evidence-based approaches in treatment.
• Training in suicide intervention.
• Effective organizational and written skills.
• Superior ability to work and manage a case load independently and liaise with other multi-disciplinary members to advocate for client needs.
• Valid Ontario Driver's License.
• Proven attendance record.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Able to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Dryden Regional Health Centre's Code of Conduct and Standards of Behaviour.
• Demonstrates DRHC Core Values;
  Accountability, Integrity, Humility, Compassion and Respect.
• Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination status to be presented prior to hire.

This is a Non-Union position with a comprehensive benefits package and participation in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience, starting at $90,812/annum.

Applicants are requested to forward resume and cover letter to: .

This posting will close December 10, 2025; interviews will commence as applications are received, final selection may occur prior to closing. We thank all interested applicants, however only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.

The Dryden Regional Health Centre recognizes that it is situated on lands of the Metis and Anishnaabe peoples of Migisi Sahgaigan, Wabigoon, and Wabauskang First Nations. We give gratitude and honor to the Ancestors, Elders, and all Anishnaabe and Metis people for sharing their resources and knowledge. As a community Health Centre, we remember that we serve the people of Treaty #3.

Our goal is to improve the health of all our citizens.

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. As a French Language Designated Service provider, we welcome applications from bilingual candidates.

Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.