Openings with the Minto-Mapleton Family health team
Upper Grand FHT
Mental Health TherapistPart-time permanent (4 days per week)July 2020 The Upper Grand Family Health Team (UGFHT) offers the opportunity to join an innovative, community-based primary health care team serving the Arthur, Fergus, and Elora areas. We are looking for a talented team player to join us as we continue to provide a model of excellence in rural primary health care.
Position Summary
The Mental Health Therapist (MHT), as a member of a multidisciplinary primary care health team, provides therapy to patients with mild to moderate mental health issues through individual and group counseling and is a resource to family physicians, other allied health professionals and the community. The MHT will provide counselling/ therapy /treatment plans designed to help the individual to perform daily task, and self-management coaching and support to develop the skills to live independent and productive lives. The MHT will help the UGFHT to meet its strategic objectives by contributing to the chronic disease management, health promotion and disease prevention programs.
Requirements
Masters’ degree in Social Work, Psychotherapy or Marriage and Family Therapy and current registration in good standing with a relevant College in Ontario
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Prior experience in assessment and counseling in a primary care setting is considered an asset
Program development, facilitation and evaluation skills
Strong leadership, interpersonal, problem-solving and organizational skills
Interest or experience in teaching and mentoring students
Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible within a dynamic work environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Access to method of reliable transportation
Knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer and communication systems including e-mail and electronic medical records (EMRs)
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé by August 7, 2020
to: Cohl Johnston, Human Resources Manager Upper Grand Family Health Team
143 Mecalfe St., P.O. Box 3082, Elora ON, N0B 1S0
careers@uppergrandfht.org
Fax: (519) 843-7386
The Upper Grand Family Health Team supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and
discrimination. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, visible minorities, aboriginal Accommodations are available upon request for candidates at any point in the selection process. Please direct questions and/or requests to careers@uppergrandfht.org. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Family Physician
The Minto Mapleton Family Health Organization (FHO) is currently recruiting a Family Physician to join our group. This is a new position. Minto Mapleton is a rural community that includes physician office locations in Drayton, Palmerston, Harriston and Clifford (35-45 min from Kitchener-Waterloo and Guelph).
The team currently consists of 9 physicians providing office and inpatient care. Many of the team also provide care to LTC patients, ER and OB/delivery. ER shifts are 24 hrs or can be split to 12 hour shifts if preferred and remunerated via an AFA. OB on call is also available with remuneration via HOCC. There are opportunities to work in ER, long term care, anesthesia as well as surgical assist.
The Minto Mapleton FHO is lucky to also have a Family Health Team (FHT) associated with it with a number of health professionals including Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistant, Registered Dietitian, Social Workers, Registered Nurses, Health Promoter, Pharmacist as well as an elaborate telemedicine program.
The Palmerston & District Hospital is part of the North Wellington Healthcare Alliance (NWHA), which is an Alliance of 2 hospitals that includes Palmerston & District Hospital and Louise Marshall Hospital. Palmerston & District Hospital has 15 inpatient beds and includes a full time ER department, laboratory, diagnostic imaging and Obstetrics/Gynecology. Attending specialists include internal medicine, urology and endocrinology as well as surgical services including gastroenterology, OB/GYN, general surgery and otolaryngology.
Physicians agreeing to practice Full Time comprehensive medicine, will be eligible to apply for provincial funding through the Northern Rural Recruitment and Retention Initiative in the amount of $81,200.00 over 4 years.
Interested applicants can contact:
Sheri Schiestel
Minto Mapleton FHO
Office Administrator
Phone: (519) 638-2110 ext 207
Email: sschiestel@mapletonhc.ca
The team currently consists of 9 physicians providing office and inpatient care. Many of the team also provide care to LTC patients, ER and OB/delivery. ER shifts are 24 hrs or can be split to 12 hour shifts if preferred and remunerated via an AFA. OB on call is also available with remuneration via HOCC. There are opportunities to work in ER, long term care, anesthesia as well as surgical assist.
The Minto Mapleton FHO is lucky to also have a Family Health Team (FHT) associated with it with a number of health professionals including Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistant, Registered Dietitian, Social Workers, Registered Nurses, Health Promoter, Pharmacist as well as an elaborate telemedicine program.
The Palmerston & District Hospital is part of the North Wellington Healthcare Alliance (NWHA), which is an Alliance of 2 hospitals that includes Palmerston & District Hospital and Louise Marshall Hospital. Palmerston & District Hospital has 15 inpatient beds and includes a full time ER department, laboratory, diagnostic imaging and Obstetrics/Gynecology. Attending specialists include internal medicine, urology and endocrinology as well as surgical services including gastroenterology, OB/GYN, general surgery and otolaryngology.
Physicians agreeing to practice Full Time comprehensive medicine, will be eligible to apply for provincial funding through the Northern Rural Recruitment and Retention Initiative in the amount of $81,200.00 over 4 years.
Interested applicants can contact:
Sheri Schiestel
Minto Mapleton FHO
Office Administrator
Phone: (519) 638-2110 ext 207
Email: sschiestel@mapletonhc.ca
