Full Time Contract Caregiver Engagement Therapist- Adult Clinical Services

As the leader in the developmental services sector Bethesda Community Services is currently recruiting those interested in supporting adults children and youth with developmental disabilities.
We envision ourselves as a community of support that inspires encourages and empowers children youth and adults with special needs to live fulfilled lives. We value respect diversity and inclusivity collaboration and compassionate quality service.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Bethesdas Adult Clinical Services require one 1 FullTime Contract Caregiver Engagement Therapist. The Caregiver Engagement Therapist provide caregivers with the necessary resources tools and therapeutic support to reduce stress avoid burnout and improve the caregiving experience. It involves therapy sessions support groups educational workshops and training on selfcare coping strategies and emotional resilience.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct assessments and identify treatment goals/recommendations and number of service hours independently.
• Present assessment results clinical recommendations and treatment reports to caregivers and community partners when appropriate.
• Monitor and evaluate clinical treatment plans and update as necessary.
• Provide Coaching and Support to Caregivers Community Partners Adult Clinical Services Team Members and Students.
• Assist caregivers with navigating between childrens services and adult services
• Collaborate with Community Partners and Interdisciplinary Team Members.
• Investigate ideas and plan the integration of engaging community activities into service options.
• Provide oneon one therapy supports to caregivers
• Develop selfcare plans with caregivers that prioritizes their own physical and emotional health through 13 sessions.
• Provide group therapy supports to caregivers
• Organize regular workshops and support groups for caregivers focusing on topics like selfcare coping with burnout managing expectations and seeking help. Education opportunities will also be developed for caregivers on how to respond to individual they are supporting ie) trauma responses
• Develop educational materials selfhelp guides videos and resources on managing caregiver stress.
• Facilitate community connections program registrations and referrals and share resources. Ie)support groups or services that could help with caregiving tasks
• Develop curriculum and resources for individual and group based services
• Develop resources and program materials.
• Maintain client records and complete documentation as required.
• Assist caregivers completing funding applications and program registration documentation.
• Write Reports Programs and Service Plans independently.
• Support adults engaging in risk behaviour while remaining calm neutral and effectively using nonviolent crisis intervention strategies.
• Provide individual treatment services independently.
• Review service options with new referrals.
• Facilitates appropriate internal and community referrals.
• Coordinate scheduling with Manager
• Develop and facilitate training
• Collect and analyze data.
• Actively participate in team meetings and provide suggestions creative ideas and recommendations for strengtheningclinical services
• Comply with Bethesda policies and procedures relating to health and safety.
• Responsible for reporting all health and safety concerns immediately following the Internal Responsibility System.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Contract wage is based on 2080 hours worked in a year. Advertised wage is top of grid. Actual wage will fluctuate based on qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work is required or Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology
• Must be registered as a Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario OR be registered as a Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social workers
• Minimum three 3 years of social work experience in a health care setting or social service agency.
• Two 2 years recent postmasters experience in a clinical setting is preferred
• Experienced in the areas of assessments interviewing and counseling.
• Expertise in dual diagnosis is preferred.
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities is required.
• Experience in family therapy and supporting caregivers
• Knowledge of psychopathology with a range of therapeutic interventions
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Valid Drivers License.
• First Aid Training and CPR Certification.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certified.
• Professional Communication Skills: professionally represents the company through strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Teamwork: excels at working with others and communicating with a team to provide the most effective support to clients.
• ProblemSolving: able to navigate challenges and barriers always looks for potential pitfalls and risks to help mitigate problems ahead of time and knows when to ask for help.
• Proactive: anticipates and solves problems and issues before they are brought to your attention.
• Fluent in French is an asset

Why Join us

• Bethesda offers staff competitive wages career advancement First Aid and Safety Care training as well as the option of joining our HOOPP Pension Plan https://hoopp/ and benefits.
• We foster a culture that encourages continuous professional development and growth through tuition reimbursement on approved continuing education and reimbursement opportunities on position specific memberships and licenses.
• We offer company perks such as retail and gym membership discounts an Employee Assistance Program and a Bethesda Rewards Program