Expression of Interest - CARES Facilitator

Expression of Interest – Facilitator Opportunity Background: The CARES (Community Access to Relational & Educational Skill-building) Trauma Therapy Initiative is an evidence-informed, trauma-focused psychoeducation and skills group developed by the Trauma Therapy Program (TTP) at Women’s College Hospital (WCH). CARES is an 8-week, manualized group intervention designed for adults with a history of childhood interpersonal trauma.

The program focuses on building foundational knowledge and practical skills related to trauma, emotional regulation, safety, relationships, and coping. CARES is intended as an early-stage or foundational trauma intervention and can be integrated into stepped-care, trauma-care, or stabilization service pathways. Are you interested in being a Facilitator for the CARES Program ?

We are currently looking for a minimum of 4 Regulated Professionals to facilitate the Community Access to Relational & Educational Skill-building Program. CARES Facilitator Eligibility & Requirements Internal applicants must hold a permanent full-time time position. Applicants must be regulated professionals who hold a relevant master’s degree and are authorized to provide psychotherapy within their scope of practice in Ontario and have the knowledge, skills, and experience required for the role.

Examples include: Registered Social Workers, Registered Psychotherapists, Psychologists. Applicants must be regulated health professionals who are authorized to provide psychotherapy within their scope of practice in Ontario and have the knowledge, skills, and experience required for the role. Examples include: Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, and Physicians.

Applicants must be able to accommodate approximately one-half day per week for the group while continuing to fulfill the responsibilities of their current 75-hour bi-weekly position. Complete approximately 5 hours of training (on-line and self-paced). Co-facilitate 1.75-hour sessions x 8 weeks. Attend weekly 1-hour virtual supervision with experienced WCH CARES clinicians during active CARES groups.

Format Weekly group sessions are 1 hour & 45 minutes long over an 8 week period 6 to 12 participants per group Groups may be offered both in person or virtually based on agency preference Minimum of two trained facilitators per group If you are interested in this opportunity, please discuss with your manager to ensure you have the availability before submitting your expression of interest.

Please note that this opportunity is only available to current CMHA HKPR employees. External applications will not be considered at this time.