registered clinical counsellor

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Master's degree
• Counselling psychology
• Clinical/medical social work

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work setting

• Clinic
• Rural area
• Willing to relocate
• On-site customer service
• Health care institution, facility or clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans
• Diagnose any behaviour disorders
• Examine the behaviour
• Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
• 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
• Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes
• Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
• Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions
• Maintain accurate records
• Plan intervention programs
• Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification
• Membership with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
• Provincial or territorial Psychologist's Certificate of Registration
• Certification with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic medical records
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Counselling

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Values and ethics
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week