Permanent Full-Time Mental Health Therapist- Oncology & Palliative Care Support

Closing Date: June 17, 2025 12:00 AM

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is seeking to fill the following position with a highly motivated, team-orientated professional:

Full Time Mental Health Therapist/Oncology and

Palliative Care Support

This role focuses on providing dedicated mental health support to individuals and families navigating oncology treatment or end-of-life care within the hospital. The Mental Health Therapist works closely with patients and their loved ones, offering therapeutic support through approaches such as mindfulness, grief counseling, and other evidence-based psychotherapy models. This meaningful role supports patients during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives.

Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate, client-centered mental health support to patients undergoing oncology treatment or receiving palliative care, as well as to their families
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized care plans to address emotional, psychological, and psychosocial needs
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including mindfulness practices, grief counseling, and other appropriate psychotherapy models
• Support patients and families in coping with diagnosis, treatment, progression of illness, and end-of-life processes
• Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure integrated and coordinated care
• Participate in case conferences, care planning meetings, and discharge planning as required
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and professional standards
• Provide education and resources to patients, families, and staff regarding mental health and coping strategies
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the oncology and palliative care programs
• Adhere to professional ethical standards and hospital policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Degree in Social Work/Psychology/Psychiatric Nursing or related discipline
• Must have current registration with the appropriate college eg. (RP, SW, RN OT)
• Three to five years' experience in mental health counselling
• Sound knowledge and understanding in relationship and family counselling, chronic disease management, stress management, mental illness, trauma and best practices and evidenced based approach
• Training in suicide intervention (ASIST)
• 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 behaviours 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. Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience, starting at $90.812/annum. Applicants are requested to forward resume and cover letter to: hr@drhc.on.ca
This posting will close June 17, 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.

 

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