Psychotherapist (Research)

Duties

Clinical Responsibilities
The successful candidate will deliver evidence-based psychosocial oncology care, including:
Completing psychosocial assessments and delivering psychotherapy (i.e., Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully [CALM] and Emotion and Symptom-Focused Engagement [EASE]) to individuals, couples, and families affected by cancer; psychotherapy delivery will be in the context of hospital-based clinical programs (e.g. CALM Clinic) as well as research trials (e.g. evaluating the benefit of psychotherapy added to usual care to support patients and families affected by cancer).
Collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams to support patient and family wellbeing across the illness trajectory.
Documenting clinical work in accordance with UHN standards and regulatory requirements.
Participating in case discussions, care planning, and clinical rounds.
Research, Education, and Program Responsibilities
This portion of the role supports educational, program management, and research activities within the G-CPC.
Educational Program Support
Coordinating and facilitating supervision groups for clinical trainees and early career clinicians.
Supporting the development and delivery of workshops, seminars, and clinical training programs.
Assisting with the creation and maintenance of online and digital educational materials.
Research and Project Coordination
Supporting quantitative and qualitative research related to CALM and EASE therapy, clinician training, and supportive care innovation.
Assisting with ethics submissions, data collection, study coordination, data analysis, and knowledge dissemination.
Managing timelines, communication, and workflow across multiple national and global projects.
Liaising with internal, national, and international collaborators involved in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications
At minimum, completion of a master’s degree in Health, Psychology or Social Sciences or recognized equivalent required.
At minimum, 2-3 years of practical and related experience required.
Member in good standing of appropriate regulated health professions College (including College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario; Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers; etc.).
Experience in providing individual and group psychotherapy is an asset.
Clinical competence to provide structured psychotherapy in the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss is an asset.
Experience providing services via information and communication technology (eg. telehealth/ telemedicine/MS Teams) preferred.
Training in CALM, EASE, mentalization-based, and relational psychotherapies preferred
​​​​​​​Strong presentation and facilitation skills, comfortable leading supervision groups and educational sessions is an asset.
Experience in research coordination, knowledge translation, and qualitative or quantitative data analysis is an asset.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary clinical and research team.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to UHN values of safety, compassion, teamwork, integrity, and stewardship.