The Continuing Education department of Champlain College Saint-Lambert requires the services of an HOURLY INSTRUCTOR to teach the course MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES (351-504-LA).This course focuses on determining effective interventions for mental health issues. Students will examine the effects of mental health disorders by identifying their manifestations, understanding their impact on personal development and functioning, and recognizing legal consequences. The course includes assessing a person's adaptive potential, assessing risk of suicide, identifying strengths and difficulties, analyzing adaptation capabilities, and understanding individual and family needs. Emphasis is placed on selecting intervention methods that promote empowerment, address cognitive distortions, encourage clean living, combat social isolation, and boost self-esteem. Reviews of theoretical frameworks and practical case studies will enhance students' skills in mental health intervention. Practical recommendations for additional resources will also be covered, ensuring students are equipped to support clients professionally and ethically within various working contexts.Required Qualifications :Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related discipline and 3 years teaching experience. Teaching experience in special education techniques or a related program such as counselling or clinical psychology, and work experience specific to the mental health client group in the context of special education techniques are required. This course is taught in English; proficiency in English is required.Required Tests :Special Requirements :Champlain College Saint-Lambert, a constituent college of Champlain Regional College, hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusiveness within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.Comments :This course will be delivered in a face-to-face format (synchronous); classes will be taught onsite from the College. For exceptional reasons, with the approval of the pedagogical advisor, a class could be taught online; the hired instructor must have the ability to teach online.COURSE SCHEDULE: Mondays 9-12 (All) Wednesdays 9-12 (EXCEPT: June 24 & July 1) Friday 9-12 (July 24 ONLY)The schedule and course dates may change based on the needs of the program.This course is taught in English. The selected incumbent will be required to work in English.To apply on this posting, please visit our careers page on our website at: https://champlainsaintlambert.ca/Please note that a cover letter is mandatory with your application. Attach your cover letter and CV in one document.If you are applying from a mobile device (smartphone, tablet), you will receive an acknowledgment email inviting you to attach your CV in order for your application to be considered.We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
