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Mental Health Therapist - Temporary Full-Time (2026-238)
@ Collingwood General and Marine Hospital
Collingwood, Ontario
Overview
Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is hiring a temporary full-time Mental Health Therapist for about 18 months, reporting to the Manager of Mental Health and Regional Programs. The role provides assessment, short- or long-term therapy, case consultation and shared care for people with serious mental illness, within a multidisciplinary team. The posting states weekday day shifts of 8 hours, pay of $50.38 to $59.83 per hour, a defined benefit pension (HOOPP), education funding, 8% vacation in lieu and 14% in lieu of benefits.
Pay:
$50.38–$59.83 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Conduct mental health assessments using current standards
- Provide short- or long-term therapy and treatment
- Maintain clinical records per college requirements
- Consult family physicians and circle of care
- Liaise with long term care, retirement homes and agencies
Requirements summary:
- Master's level education preferred
- Registered with Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or related college
- Minimum 4 years clinical mental health experience
- Current CPR certification
- Working knowledge of Mental Health Act and consent legislation
Tools & skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 4+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Licences & certifications | CPR |
| Education | Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
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Collingwood General and Marine Hospital
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At Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH), we take pride in our inspired team of healthcare professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality care through innovation, collaboration, and strong partnerships. CGMH proudly serves over 74,000 permanent residents and welcomes millions of visitors annually across Collingwood, Clearview Township, the Town of The Blue Mountains and Wasaga Beach. CGMH offers a comprehensive range of services, including 24/7 Emergency Department care, General Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Critical Care, Obstetrics, and various specialty clinics. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, CGMH continues to evolve to meet the growing healthcare needs of our community today and into tomorrow.
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- Reported office locations
- 459 Hume Street, Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 1W9, CA
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At Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH), we take pride in our inspired team of healthcare professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality care through innovation, collaboration, and strong partnerships. CGMH proudly serves over 74,000 permanent residents and welcomes millions of visitors annually across Collingwood, Clearview Township, the Town of The Blue Mountains and Wasaga Beach. CGMH…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Collingwood, Ontario |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1887 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
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Mental Health Therapist
Mental Health
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (approximately 18 months)
Reports to: Manager, Mental Health & Regional Programs
Non-Union
Reason for Posting: Temporary Vacancy
Hours of Work: Days Monday - Friday
Rate of Pay: $50.38 - $59.83 per hour
Join Our Inspired Team! The Opportunity:
We need a Mental Health Therapist to join our Mental Health team! You want to be part of our supportive team environment and make a different in the lives of patients, families and the community.
In this role you will provide patient focused assessment, intervention and education to those affected by serious mental illness.
Why Choose Us!
We invest in our Team. As a Mental Health Therapist you will earn $50.38 - $59.83 per hour.
Beyond your hourly wage you will also enjoy:
- Access to funding to support education that you want to pursue
- Join HOOPP a defined benefit contribution pension plan
- Time away from work matters. This position would earn 8% vacation in lieu
- Your health and wellness are important. We offer a 14% in lieu of benefits
- At this time this opportunity is scheduled 8-hour shifts
As the successful applicant, you will do the following:
- Conduct assessment based on accepted current mental health standards
- Initiate appropriate intervention, which may involve short- or long-term therapy and treatment, case consultation, engagement and production of Shared Care with family medicine, facilitation of psychiatric, addiction or forensic referral and involvement with primary care and social service supports.
- Work comfortably with pharmacological intervention as warranted.
- Maintain the clinical record in accordance with clinic policy and regulatory college requirements.
- Consult with family physicians and circle of care as appropriate regarding psychiatric care and system coordination
- Liaise with long term care, retirement homes and hospital, medical and social service agencies.
- Assume an active role as member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Active participation in training, education and clinical supervision.
- Participate in quality improvement exercises
What You’ll Bring
Required
- Preferred Masters level of education and registered with one of the following colleges: Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapist or a related field.
- Minimum 4 years clinical experience in a mental health setting, including case management, and/or individual and group counselling.
- Current CPR certification
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act and Substitute Decision Maker Act
- Knowledge of the DSM IV
- Sound assessment skills with regards to physical assessment, mental assessment and risk assessment.
- Experience in the application of Mental Health Assessment Tools
- Knowledge of family Dynamics
- Knowledge of pharmacology treatment of psychiatric disorders.
- Knowledge of Regional Resources
Preferred
- Experience with Substance Abuse/Concurrent Disorders an asset
- Knowledge in Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Strengths Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy considered an asset.
- Experience with Meditech Expanse
Alignment with our Values
We are committed to our values:
Be Kind - fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, and dignity in every interaction
Support Each Other - working together across all roles to uplift our team and our patients
Lead by Example - setting a standard of integrity, fairness, and professionalism
Keep Growing - embracing curiosity, innovation, and learning to adapt to future needs
Any successful candidate will need to live these values on a day-to-day basis.
Join Tomorrow’s Team Today: Shape the Future of Care in South Georgian Bay at CGMH!
Today CGMH is an 84-bed acute care hospital serving 74,000+ residents and 3.5M annual visitors. With a team of 1,200+ dedicated professionals, we deliver high‑quality care across emergency, surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, dialysis, diagnostics, mental health, and more.
Tomorrow’s Hospital is under Development and are working towards an opening day in 2033. Joining our team now means you have input on the Hospital’s design, workflows, and equipment. Learn more here.
Learn more about our Strategic Plan here.
Ready to Apply?
Apply online before 11:00pm EST on the posting close date by submitting an updated copy of your resume in PDF or Word format. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We look forward to reviewing your application.
We are here to support you. If you have any questions or concerns during the recruitment process, including related to accessibility, please reach out to People Services at [email protected]
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