Mental Health Counsellor – Full-Time, Ongoing Contract

Thames Valley Family Health Team

. Provide assessment, ongoing treatment, and management of biopsychosocial aspects of patients’ health and well-being .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeLondon • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$35 - CA$43 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive mental health knowledge and experience in treatment and management, including evidence-based practices such as CBT. Proficient in delivering primary care, facilitating groups, and utilizing measurement tools for mental health and addictions care.

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Mental Health TreatmentEvidence-Based PracticesGroup FacilitationPrimary Care DeliveryAddictions Care

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Hard Skills

Clinical AssessmentChronic Disease ManagementHealth PromotionMental Health Measurement ToolsSocial Determinants of HealthInterprofessional CollaborationProgram DevelopmentEvaluation TechniquesSupervised Clinical PracticeEvidence-Based Treatment

Soft Skills

LeadershipOrganizationTime ManagementInterpersonal SkillsEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

EMRMicrosoft OfficeMeasurement-Based Care PlatformsVirtual Care Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Health ProfessionalMSWOTRNBScNCPMHN(C)

Industry Keywords

Mental HealthAddictions CarePrimary CareCommunity Mental Health ResourcesHealth Care Legislation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide assessment, ongoing treatment, and management of biopsychosocial aspects of patients’ health and well-being
Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs addressing TVFHT patient population needs
Collaborate with an inter-professional healthcare team
Assist with health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management across patients’ lifespans
Work initially in London, Ontario
Monitor and evaluate service delivery for individual clients, communities, and populations
Provide mental health and addictions care using measurement tools and technology
Develop and facilitate groups
Share information and teach within primary care delivery
Provide in-person and virtual care

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited University
Registered and in good standing with a regulated health professional College, including the College of Nurses of Ontario, Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, or College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
Minimum of five years clinical work experience
Extensive mental health clinical training, generally acquired through post graduate studies
Knowledge and experience in mental health treatment and management, including evidence-based treatments such as CBT
Advanced mental health knowledge and experience working with adults, children, youth, and families, acquired through a minimum of 3–5 years supervised clinical practice in this area
Understanding of addictions care and navigation
Postgraduate studies such as MSW, OT, RN, BScN, CPMHN(C), or equivalent, and membership in a professional college
Excellent clinical skills and a minimum of 3 years’ experience assessing and managing mental health presentations commonly seen in primary care
Experience delivering efficient primary care, including the ability to share information and teach
Experience developing and facilitating groups
Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidence-based methods and practices of social work in primary care settings, with emphasis on chronic disease management, health promotion, and risk reduction
Ability to monitor and evaluate service delivery using mental health and addictions measurement tools and technology
Knowledge of relevant health care legislation and community mental health resources
Understanding of social determinants of health and their impact on health and well-being
Strong leadership, organization, research, evaluation, time management, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Desire and ability to update knowledge and skills through technology-based opportunities, courses, workshops, and conferences
Active engagement in the performance management program
Comfort providing in-person and virtual care
Experience using an EMR, Microsoft Office, and measurement-based care platforms
Ability to be open and non-judgmental
Effective written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills
Social Insurance Number and, in some cases, a valid work permit required to apply
Successful criminal background check and social media screening required

Benefits

Comp & perks

In-person and virtual care work arrangements
Opportunities to update knowledge and skills through technology-based opportunities, courses, workshops and conferences
Equal opportunity, inclusive, safe, accessible, diverse, and respectful work environment
Accommodation support for applicants with disabilities