Mental Health Therapist (RSW or RP) ? Caring for my COPD

nethireinc       |    Location:Welland,ON       |    Country:Canada

LA VERSION FRANÇAISE SUIVRA Social Worker or Psychotherapist - Caring For my COPD Permanent part-time position - 25 hours / week Workplace: Welland Salary: $32.74 to $39.44/hour (bachelor’s degree); $34.65 to $41.74/hour (Master’s degree) Excellent benefits Under the direction of the Caring for my COPD Coordinator, the incumbent will always work according to the principles of health promotion and the determinants of health. He / she will offer psychosocial evaluations and interventions to a primarily geriatric population as well as develop and implement brief intervention plans. In addition, he / she will provide the appropriate referrals for clients with issues requiring long-term interventions and will participate in education. RESPONSIBILITIES : Provide assessment and individual mental health intervention services to clients of the Caring for my COPD program Works collaboratively with other Caring for my COPD team members Develop and lead educational and therapeutic groups to improve the quality of life for clients with obstructive lung disease Participate in the development and application of intervention models that ensure quality services Liaise with community agencies to improve access to appropriate services in a timely manner Prepare reports, maintain records and maintain program statistics Provide individual interventions by using diverse therapeutic approaches such as: behavioral and cognitive behavioral therapy, ensuring approaches are evidence based Gather and analyze the necessary data to properly identify needs. Determine the services and resources required to meet the identified needs and refer to internal and external services as needed Offer individual help sessions aimed at quitting smoking Provide nicotine replacement therapy within the parameters established by CAMH as part of the STOP initiative Developing and facilitating group educational sessions for the Caring for My COPD program. Completing initial and follow-up assessments of each participant Performing administrative tasks if needed (reminder calls, preparing schedules, preparing documents, etc.)    SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Social Work or a related field from a recognized institution Member in good standing of a Professional College (OCSWSSW or CRPO ) or in process of registration A minimum of three years of relevant experience Developed sense of organization and in-depth understanding of mental health and addiction issues Ability to handle crises effectively Knowledgeable on the mental health community resources and other resources available in Niagara Openness to the customs and needs of diverse populations Good communication and interpersonal skills Commitment to working cooperatively with clients and members of the interdisciplinary team Able to use basic computer software Certification Training Enhancement in Applied Cessation Counselling and Health (TEACH) from Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) an asset English and French skills (oral and written) are assets Experience working with geriatric population an asset Experience providing CBT education an asset Have a valid driver's license and have access to a motor vehicle Provide a clean Police Vulnerable Person Criminal Record Check (PVSC) Proof of COVID-19 vaccination (or a medical bill of exemption) will be requested at the time of hire. Please send us your cover letter and resume in French or English. We will receive applications until the position is filled. The CSC is committed to the principle of equal access to employment. Accommodations are available upon request. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Travailleur Sociale ou Psychothérapeute – Soigner ma MPOC Permanent à Temps partiel: 25 heures/semaine LIEU DE TRAVAIL : Welland Échelle Salariale : 32,74 à 39, 44$ /heure (baccalauréat) ; 34,65 $ à 41,74 $/heure (maitrise) Excellentes avantages sociaux Sous la direction du coordonnateur du programme Soigner ma MPOC, le/la titulaire du poste travaillera toujours selon les principes de la promotion de la santé et des déterminants de la santé. Il/elle offrira des évaluations et des interventions psychosociales à une population principalement gériatrique, et élaborera et mettra en œuvre des plans d'intervention brève. En outre, il / elle fournira les références appropriées pour les clients dont les problèmes nécessitent des interventions à long terme et participera à l'éducation.  RESPONSABILITÉS : Fournir des services d'évaluation et d'intervention individuelle en santé mentale aux clients du programme Signer ma MPOC Travailler en collaboration avec les autres membres de l'équipe du programme Signer ma MPOC. Développer et diriger des groupes éducatifs et thérapeutiques afin d'améliorer la qualit&