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

Bethesda’s Adult Clinical Services require one (1) Full-Time 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 self-care, 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 children’s 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 one-on – one therapy supports to caregivers
Develop self-care plans with caregivers that prioritizes their own physical and emotional health through 1-3 sessions.
Provide group therapy supports to caregivers
Organize regular workshops and support groups for caregivers, focusing on topics like self-care, 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, self-help 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 non-violent 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 strengthening clinical 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.
Wage is based on the qualifications you have
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 post-masters 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 multi-disciplinary team.
Proficient with Microsoft Office.
Valid Driver’s 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.
Problem-Solving: 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.com/) 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

Wage Range: $30.75 to  $40.66 Hourly