clinical counsellor

Work setting

• Clinic
• Independent or private practice

Tasks

• Examine the behaviour
• Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
• Interview patients
• Record observations
• Write progress reports
• Prepare a treatment plan for each patient
• Provide therapy
• Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment
• Implement treatment plans
• Analyze the patient during the treatments
• 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
• Maintain accurate records
• Plan intervention programs
• Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Help clients manage physical illness and disorders
• Identify additional / alternative services and provide referrals
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Membership with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
• Accreditation or registration with the appropriate national, provincial or territorial professional association

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic medical records
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• MS Office

Type of treatment experience

• Biofeedback
• Client-centered or humanistic / experiential therapy
• Cognitive therapy
• Crisis intervention counselling
• Eclectic therapy
• Psychotherapy
• Brief therapy
• Systematic / interactional therapy

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities