registered clinical counsellor

Education

• Master's degree
• Psychology, other
• Social work, other

Work setting

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

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Membership with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
• Provincial or territorial Psychologist's Certificate of Registration

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic medical records
• MS Outlook
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Counselling

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Values and ethics
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• 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?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Employment terms options

• Day

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

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example : ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example : adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities