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Here is the latest CCPA Electronic News bulletin as of
03/09/10

 


  • CONFERENCE 2010

The Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association in partnership with Prince Edward Island Counselling Association presents the 2010 Annual Conference:

Counselling: What's on the Horizon?

Pre-Conference - May 11
Conference - May 12 - 14, 2010
Delta Prince Edward Hotel, Charlottetown, PEI.

Conference program now online!!!
http://www.ccpa-accp.ca/conference_2010/program_e.html

Visit www.ccpa-accp.ca/conference_2010 for more information or to register.

 


NEC Native Education College -
Family Violence Resource Centre Coordinator

JOB OPPORTUNITY

FVRC Coordinator
Sexual Abuse Intervention Program (SAIP)
Family Violence Resource Centre

Family Violence Resource Centre (FVRC) Program Summary:

NEC Native Education College (NEC) recognizes the need for professional student support services and a culturally appropriate environment to increase success for all learners.  Based in NEC’s longhouse, and in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health, the areas covered by FVRC are threefold:  1) Counselling services – delivering free, respectful and confidential therapeutic services to NEC students and families and community members affected by violence in their relationships and/or sexual abuse issues; 2) Community connections – intervention education workshops/presentations, community agency referrals and consultations; and 3) Library resources– collection of books, journals and videos about social and community issues with a focus on Aboriginal content that can be borrowed by FVRC membership.  With preference for a qualified Aboriginal applicant, NEC is currently searching for an experienced professional to assume the role of FVRC Coordinator.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Reporting to the NEC Dean of Student Services, manage all service components on a regular basis to insure compliance with contractual obligations, program objectives and efficiency of operation
  • Participate in annual planning and development processes (including budget management) to ensure continued quality and improvements in the program; monitor statistics, deliverables and outcomes
  • Provide culturally appropriate therapeutic services (individual, family and group)
  • Prepare training and presentations for delivery to NEC staff or students, community workers or others, at times representing both NEC and VCH
  • Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with community agencies and other resources in marketing and promoting FVRC services and in developing best care practices and increasing awareness of supports
  • Manage FVRC library resources, acquiring related titles, ensuring borrowing and membership are current
  • Coordinate integration of FVRC services with other NEC student services on site as required

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field with RCC or RSW designation, and liability insurance eligible with at least three years experience providing counselling or related services in a non-profit environment; a combination of education and experience may be considered
  • Direct community and program development experience with preference for experience working in Aboriginal communities, in particular dealing with issues pertaining to sexual abuse and violence in relationships
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Aboriginal history, rights and healing modalities
  • Good oral and written communication skills, computer use and familiarity with office procedures

Application Details:

This is a full time position requiring a formal criminal record check, the details of which may preclude an offer of employment being finalized.  Only short listed applicants will be contacted.  Please submit your resume, cover letter and the names of three professional references with current contact details by Friday, March 12, 2010 to:

G. Peters, Executive Assistant              
285 East 5th Avenue  
Fax: 604.873.9152

NEC Native Education College             
Vancouver, BC  V5T 1H2          
Email: gpeters@necvancouver.org




The New Quantum Interweave©: Taking Therapy to the Next Level

Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to share with you that my new book on mind-body-spirit healing will be published next month.  It has been endorsed by Dr. Christiane Northrup and I am excited about the good that I hope it will do.
 
Using core ideas that developed as I was researching and writing the book, I have developed a new Quantum Interweave for clinicians (both EMDR and non-EMDR therapists.)  I will be teaching this workshop in various parts of the world this year, and I wanted to make you aware that I  will teach it in Ottawa on Friday April 16, followed by a shorter optional consultation day on Saturday the 17th.  I’d love to have you there!
 
Below is a link to the workshop, on my website.  Early registration deadline is coming up, and space is limited.  The CCPA is offering 12 credit hours for the two days, and non-CCPA members may apply for transcripts of the CEUS.    http://www.kitchur.com/workshops/quantum-secrets/ottawa/

Also, if your contact info has changed, please forward me an email if you would like to be updated in the Directory of therapists on my website. (I expect people will be using the Directory in greater numbers after the release of the book, and I would like you to benefit.)

Please feel free to forward this email to anyone you feel might be interested.

Click here to view workshop brochure.


Warm regards to you,

Maureen Kitchur, M.S.W., R.S.W.,
1305  7th Street S.W.,
Calgary, Alberta,
Canada, T2R 1A5,
Tel and fax:  (403) 270-0652,
www.kitchur.com




Youth Counselling and Treatment Program

Counselling Psychologist- Barrie, ON and Kelowna, BC

Counselling Psychologist
To work with struggling teens, their families and Venture Academy clinical team members. Qualified candidates will possess a Ph. D. in Psychology and have a minimum five years experience working with youth and families in an outcome oriented counselling capacity, preferably in residential treatment settings. Extensive knowledge of adolescent development, DSM 4 and concurrent disorders required.

Your Contribution Includes:
Superior written and verbal skills. Assessment interpretation and report compilation. Family therapy, communication with loving and challenging parents and astute clinical professionals. Implementation of Solution Oriented Brief Therapy practices and similar modalities as well as intimate working knowledge of Collaborative Problem Solving and Attachment Theory. On site clinical consultation with youth clients and staff, regular telephone consultation with parents as the consumer. Rotating contribution to our internal after hours response team and ability to meet quickly emerging deadlines. Flexibility, very high professional standards, positive energy, leadership skills and ability to build rapport.

In Return You Receive:
Competitive salary, liability coverage, a positive, happy, energetic and challenging work environment, integration into a dynamic team focused on positive change as a result, and happy families who will express their thankfulness and gratitude.

 Email CV to:
Gordon Hay
Executive Director,
Venture Academy
jobs@ventureacademy.ca


Clinical Therapist - Barrie, ON and Kelowna, BC 

Youth and Family Therapist
Clinical Counsellor / Parenting Specialist to work with struggling teens, their families and Venture Academy clinical team members.

Qualified candidates will possess a Masters Degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or related field of study and have a minimum five years experience working with youth and families in a clinical leadership role and/or outcome oriented counselling capacity, preferably in residential treatment settings. Extensive knowledge of adolescent development, DSM 4 and concurrent disorders required.  R.C.C., R.S.W. or L.M.F.T. designation an asset.

Your Contribution Includes:
Superior written and verbal skills. Implementation of psychometric testing, assessment interpretation and report compilation. Family counselling, communication with loving and challenging parents and astute clinical professionals. Implementation of Solution Oriented Brief Therapy practices and similar modalities as well as intimate working knowledge of Collaborative Problem Solving. Elucidation of positive behavioural change. On site clinical consultation with youth clients and staff, regular telephone consultation with parents as the consumer. Rotating contribution to our internal after hours response team and ability to meet quickly emerging deadlines. Flexibility, very high professional standards, positive energy, leadership skills and ability to build rapport.

In Return You Receive:
Competitive salary, a positive, happy, energetic and challenging work environment, integration into a dynamic team focused on positive change as a result, and happy families who will express their thankfulness and gratitude.

Email CV to:
Gordon Hay
Executive Director,
Venture Academy
jobs@ventureacademy.ca


Agency Director - Kelowna, BC

AGENCY DIRECTOR
Venture Academy – Canada’s premiere private youth services corporation requires an exceptional individual for the position of Agency Director. This is the senior development and management role within the organization. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest of standards and achieving extraordinary outcomes for our results-based company. You have the ability to both discern detail and carry out the unbridled vision of the agency. You are the definitive Venture Academy representative and thrive in the presence of other corporate leaders.

Role:

  • Manage day-to-day activities in a fast paced business like environment
  • Research, plan, develop and implement services in multiple locations
  • Lead, inspire and supervise team members

 Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum five years management and leadership experience
  • Masters degree in an allied health field with a focus on business administration and development
  • Minimum of 5 years practical clinical experience
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills
  • Proven record of implementing organizational growth and increasing capacity

 Client Population:

  • Understands and/or can learn about behaviours, developmental and emotional needs, of youth and their parents
  • ability to communicate with demanding and caring parents as judicious consumers

Competitive compensation package and exciting work place environment. This is a full time employment position in beautiful Kelowna, British Columbia and is available immediately.

Email CV to:
Gordon Hay
Executive Director,
Venture Academy
jobs@ventureacademy.ca




 

Faculty of Education

 The Faculty of Education, Simon Fraser University, seeks applications for a tenure-track position in Counselling Psychology. While preference will be given to individuals with a multicultural and/or diversity specialization, applicants with other areas of specialization are encouraged to apply. The appointment will be at the rank of assistant professor and will begin September 1st, 2010.


Located in the greater Vancouver area, the Faculty offers classes on three urban campuses in Burnaby, Surrey, and downtown Vancouver (see www.sfu.ca) and works with communities and school districts throughout British Columbia. The Faculty has an outstanding record in research grants and publications, and in the design and delivery of innovative community based programs in teacher education and professional development. We seek candidates who are able to contribute in these areas and have interests in education across disciplinary boundaries, in keeping with the non-departmental organization of the Faculty.


Candidates will contribute to the growth of the Counselling Psychology program at our SFU Surrey campus. Our Faculty has been successful in building the SFU Surrey Counselling Centre in collaboration with the Surrey School Board. The Centre supports the program’s clinical training and is a future centre for counselling research.


Candidates must possess a doctoral degree in Counselling Psychology, the ability to develop a program of research related to Counselling Psychology, and a minimum of three years of counselling practice experience in the field. Preference will be given to candidates who have expertise in one or more of the primary teaching areas of the program including: theories of counselling, counselling skills and strategies, assessment, ethics, group counselling, career counselling, and family counselling. Applicants who have a specialization and/or experience in school counselling, or experience with teachers and parents in K-12 settings will be of particular interest. Applicants will be expected to teach and develop counselling related courses and programming at the undergraduate and graduate level, work with pre- and in-service teachers, and supervise graduate research. Expertise and experience in counsellor education and supervision, knowledge of and experience in the public school system, and experience or expertise in cross-cultural counselling are significant assets for this position.


SFU is a university that serves students of diverse ethnic, cultural, linguistic and international origins and, therefore, interests and or experience in working in multicultural and international settings with students of diverse backgrounds is a desired attribute of applicants.


Applicants should forward a letter of application describing: their teaching experience, scholarly interests and achievement, and potential contributions to the faculty; a current curriculum vitae; names and contact information of three referees; and one scholarly paper to:


Dr. Kelleen Toohey
Associate Dean, Academic
Faculty of Education
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC, Canada  V5A 1S6


Applications will be reviewed starting March 31, 2010. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please do not ask referees to send letters of reference. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Simon Fraser University is committed to equity in employment and offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. All appointments are subject to budgetary approval. Under the authority of the University Act personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see: http://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/Faculty_Openings/Collection_Notice.htmll.




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CCPA 2010 Annual Conference 2010
May 11, 2010, Charlottetown, PEI
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