Dufferin Area Family Health Team MENTAL HEALTH INTAKE THERAPIST (Contract, 18 months)

Organization Name
Dufferin Area Family Health Team
Position
MENTAL HEALTH INTAKE THERAPIST (Contract, 18 months)
FTE Type
0.6 FTE
Address

1 Elizabeth Street, Suite L-1
Orangeville ON L9W 7N7
Canada

Closing date

The Dufferin Area Family Health Team currently has an opportunity for a Mental Health Intake Therapist (22.5 hours per week) to join our compassionate, dynamic health care team dedicated to supporting patients for improved health and well being.

The Mental Health Intake Therapist (.6 FTE) will:

• Engage patients in phone conversations to assess mental health concerns
• Participate in a Single Session Clinic utilizing a brief therapy approach
• Refer patients to appropriate community and regional resources
• Arrange case conferences, as needed, to ensure a streamlined referral process
• Collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, and other allied health team members, as well as community providers
• Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity, whether related to race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE – Required

• Master’s degree in social work or psychology with 2+ years’ experience or a BSW with 5 years’ experience
• Membership in good standing with regulated health college, i.e. OCSWSSW or CRPO
• Current up-to-date local knowledge of Dufferin-Caledon community and health services
• Demonstrated expertise in utilizing evidence-based therapy approaches
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in risk assessment, crisis intervention, and referral coordination
• Criminal Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening

Why join the DAFHT …
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Extended health care benefits including health, dental, vision & critical Illness insurance, EFAP program
• Support for continuing education and professional development
• Organizational commitment to work-life balance, including flexible work hours
• Excellent team/organizational environment
• Mileage compensation
• Salary is commensurate with the Ministry of Health compensation grid

Please submit your cover letter and resume to m.tegart@dafht.ca by December 5, 2025.