mental health counsellor

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
• Perform administrative tasks
• Plan intervention programs
• Recruit and hire staff
• Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Mental health first aid Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MS Office

Policy and program experience

• Mental health

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• 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 available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?

Experience

• 5 years or more

Employment terms options

• On call
• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits