I am a qualified social worker (M.S.W.) member of OTSTCFQ, with 10 years of experience including 7 years of exclusive practice in social work. Holding a Master's degree in Social Work, I conduct rigorous psychosocial evaluations in Saint-Eustache and on the North Shore for mandate protection homologation, guardianship opening and autonomy support.
Master's in Social Work
I am an experienced social worker who has worked with various client populations. My areas of practice cover mental health, substance use, youth in difficulty, seniors, and support for autonomy and judicial protection measures.
Known as a composed and empathetic professional, I know how to create a caring space for reflection. I approach each clinical situation with rigor and humanity, constantly placing my clients' self-determination and dignity at the center of my work.
I value each client's capacities and resources. I position myself as a compassionate companion, without judgment.
I foster empowerment and informed choices. Even in situations of lost autonomy, I ensure the person's wishes are integrated.
I offer a composed presence, a climate of trust and complete listening time to understand each family context.
I mobilize resources adapted to the person's needs, in close cooperation with loved ones and the health network.
The foundation of my clinical practice. I developed advanced expertise in incapacity assessment, systemic intervention and social gerontology.
Specialization in food heritage. This background enriches my understanding of the cultural and social trajectories of my clients from the diverse North Shore.
Professional development diploma in English. It allows me to provide psychosocial evaluations and follow-ups fluently and professionally in both official languages.
I write the official psychosocial evaluation required by the court for homologation of an incapacity mandate. I guide the family with rigor through each step of the legal process.
I evaluate and document the incapacity of an adult when no prior mandate was prepared. I analyze the situation to establish a fair and proportionate protection measure.
I come directly to the living environment (residence, CHSLD or hospital) in Saint-Eustache and on the North Shore. This allows for accurate and proximity-based analysis.
A rigorous intervention that protects and respects the dignity of the vulnerable person, while securing their family and loved ones.
Secures the living environment and preserves the rights of the incapable adult.
An approach adjusted to your family's pace and needs.
Aims to honor the choices of life made by the vulnerable person.
Provides structured support during a complex period.
Facilitates legal administration and property sale.
I provide services at home, in CHSLD, in hospital or in private residence throughout the North Shore
I work with adults aged 18 and over experiencing loss of autonomy, diminished capacity or complex clinical situations.
Beyond my legal evaluation mandate, I offer therapeutic and support follow-up in Saint-Eustache for overcoming situations of:
Looking for a social worker for a psychosocial evaluation, mandate homologation, or guardianship opening? Contact James Saintène directly — he will get back to you promptly.
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