Co-op and Career Services Events Calendar
Navigating Careers in Mental Health: Insights from Employers
Nov 8, 2023 05:30 PM
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08:30 PM
MacOdrum Library, 4th floor
Registration Deadline: Nov 8, 2023 12:00 AM
When: Wednesday, November 8, 5:30-8:30pm
Who this is for: Open to all students, but targeted to students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Neuroscience, and Graduate Studies
What you will get out of it: Learn more about organizations in the mental health field and opportunities available to you, plus network with recruiting employers
Where: MacOdrum Library, 4th floor
Are you interested in learning more about careers in the mental health field? Join Career Services and Co-operative Education for a night that combines info session with networking event!
Event Overview:
At this event, each presenting employer will have time to speak about their organization and opportunities available. Following the presentations, all employers will be available to network with students, opening doors to potential career opportunities. This event will allow you to:
- Make meaningful connections with employers in the mental health field
- Gain valuable insights into the mental health field from employers
- Network with employers looking to connect with students
5:30 - 6:30 p.m: Presentations from employers
6:30 - 8:30 p.m: Networking
Presenting Employers:
- Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre is one of Canada's foremost mental health care, teaching and research hospitals. Our mandate is simple: to help more people living with mental illness and addiction into recovery faster. We combine our specialized mental health care, advocacy, research, and education to transform the lives of people living with complex and treatment-resistant mental illness.
- Ungava Tulattavik Health Centre's mission is to provide safe, accessible and quality health and social services to the seven Inuit communities of the Ungava Bay Coast, and rehabilitation services to the 14 Inuit communities of Nunavik. UTHC prioritizes prevention and puts a strong emphasis on youth development.
- Main Street Community Services is a registered charity, serving Ottawa and the surrounding areas, that offers comprehensive, research-based programs focused on improving quality of life for individuals with disabilities. We are committed to meeting individual needs, community collectiveness, and putting humanitarianism back into social services.
- The Ottawa Police Service employs over 2,100 officer and civilian employees. Their Mental Health Crisis Unit (MHU) and its partners from The Ottawa Hospital's Mobile Crisis Team (MCT) collaborate daily to support members of our community that are in crisis or require urgent connection to mental health support and resources.
- Spark LifeCare matches people with the most trusted, respected, and committed healthcare providers in your community, including caregivers, nurses, and therapists. This is done by listening to people's stories, letting them choose provider matches from a network of 10,000 healthcare providers, building a team of support, and streamlining details through a network of cutting edge technology and dedicated Care Partners.
- Pathways to Independence is a community based, not-for-profit agency providing assisted community living services and supports to people with an acquired brain injury (ABI) or a developmental disability who may also have complex needs based on their unique goals, abilities, and choices. We promote independent, active lifestyles so the people we support can live their best life in their community.
- The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) helps improve mental health outcomes for all people in Canada. We shine a light on mental health and work to improve the lives of people who experience mental health problems and illnesses (as well as their families and caregivers). We do this through the offering of accessible training programs that support mental health in communities and workplaces, as well as leading research and program initiatives that emphasize people-centred values like lived and living experience.
- Karis Disability Services (formerly Christian Horizons) works together with local community members who experience disabilities to help them accomplish their goals, while celebrating and respecting their gifts. Karis extends to all members of the community their four core values: valuing people, fostering belonging, serving others, respecting gifts; all while serving the community in "an atmosphere fostered by love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, and faithfulness." Learn how you can get involved with a team of over 3,500 Karis employees, and how they make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities every day.
Register now!