Mental health counsellor

apartmentCentre de santé communautaire Hamilton/Niagara placeWelland calendar_month 

Overview

Languages

English

Education
  • Bachelor's degree

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting
  • Social service or charity agency

Responsibilities

Tasks
  • Conduct research on related specialized therapies
  • Consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans
  • Diagnose any behaviour disorders
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient’s outcomes
  • Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
  • Interview patients
  • Record observations
  • Review reports from health care professionals to determine patients’ current and potential functioning levels
  • Supervise other counsellors, social service staff and assistants
  • Use standard psychological tests for assessment
  • Prepare a treatment plan for each patient
  • Provide education to clients regarding health promotion and injury prevention, management and treatment
  • Provide therapy
  • Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment
  • Implement treatment plans
  • Perform administrative tasks
  • Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes
  • Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
  • Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge
  • Electronic medical records
  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS Windows
  • MS Word
  • MS Office
Type of treatment experience
  • Psychotherapy
  • Systematic/interactional therapy

Additional information

Security and safety
  • Criminal record check
Personal suitability
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Judgement
  • Values and ethics
  • Flexibility
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage paid
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
  • Free parking available
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Travel insurance
  • Wellness program
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