Full Time Psychotherapist - Brampton, Canada - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

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Brampton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

Reporting to the Ministry Unit Director, the Psychotherapist is a professionally qualified clinician whose main purpose is the assessment and treatment of clients experiencing the effects of abuse and/or Trauma and Stress Related Disorders.

The Psychotherapist may also work with clients who are experiencing mood, anxiety and personality disorders and occasionally more serious mental health diagnoses.

Working actively with their clients, they recommend psychotherapeutic goals and facilitate relevant treatment plans to address client needs. This work serves the Mission of the Army to meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the community, expressed in spiritual ministry and social services that serve the vulnerable and under-served

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assessment

Complete telephone intake screening with potential clients to assess eligibility and suitability for treatment
Complete detailed intake assessments with new clients, using standard biopsychosocialspiritual assessment practices
Assess clients for disorders of thought, cognition, mood, emotional regulation, perception or memory that may seriously impair the individual's judgment, insight, behavior, communication, or social functioning.
Assess clients for issues pertaining to their family of origin history and/or history of abuse for determinants affecting the client's current situations
Assess client suitability for participation in psychotherapy groups when scheduled

Advocacy and Referrals:

Provide referrals to the Transitional Housing and Support and/or Legal Support Worker who will provide legal information and support for clients and accompany them to navigate court and legal appointments
Provide information and assistance with clients' practical needs, including advocating for clients with Agencies, Services, Lawyers, Shelters and Housing providers
Provide referrals to the workshop program when applicable to meet client needs

Counseling and Psychotherapeutic Treatment:

Provide shortterm psychotherapy, support and information for clients consistent with the Individual Program Plan
Arrange for the spiritual care and pastoral counseling of clients and staff, while ensuring and respecting the freedom of choice and privacy of individuals to select and/or request spiritual support. Provide basic spiritual care assessment and counseling to clients as requested or refer clients to the Director/Chaplain for this service as applicable
Establish appropriate therapeutic treatment goals with the client to direct the treatment plan
Develop an Individual Treatment Plan and Program Plan for each client, determining which specific therapeutic modalities to use with each client
Provide psychotherapy with each client using standard therapeutic modalities in the context of the therapeutic relationship
Regularly review with each client the progress toward meeting the treatment goals, ensuring the psychotherapy provided is assisting clients in moving toward completion of their goals
Conduct discharge planning with each client when they are preparing for discharge from FLRC programs

Record Keeping and Administration:

Update client file progress notes after each session and contact ensuring that client files are completely up to date by the end of each week
Complete a discharge summary for each client
Maintain all appropriate record keeping for clients both in the WISH database and in the physical client file according to the FLRC/WCC Policy and Procedure Manual

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work
Member in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, or other equivalent professional College
Valid Certification in First Aid and CPR
Valid Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate
Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

Minimum 12 years' experience in providing trauma informed/trauma specific psychotherapy
Training in EMDR, somatic experiencing and/or sensorimotor psychotherapy an asset
Valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's License and a current copy of a Driver's abstract for review and verification that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

Must be actively involved in ongoing professional development
Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening
Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities