child and family counsellor

Government of Canada; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Kamloops seeks a qualified mental health counsellor to provide therapy and counselling services. Responsibilities include evaluating client outcomes, developing treatment plans, and providing individual and group sessions. A bachelor's degree in Counselling psychology or a related field is required, along with demonstrated counselling skills. This role is on-site with no remote work options.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Pension plan

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in counselling or mental health support.
• Knowledge of family counselling techniques.
• Ability to conduct individual and group counselling sessions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling programs.
• Prepare treatment plans for clients.
• Provide therapy and counselling to individuals and groups.
• Follow up on clients' adjustment and progress.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Dependability

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counselling psychology or related field

Tools

MS Windows

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Counselling psychology
• Social work, other
• Mental health counselling/counsellor

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Asset languages

• Michif

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home
• Community service organization
• Social service or charity agency
• Child Welfare Organization

Responsibilities Tasks

• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient’s outcomes
• Examine the behaviour
• 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
• Perform administrative tasks
• 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
• Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions
• Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
• Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports
• 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
• Prepare reports or case histories
• Leading/instructing groups
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
• Provide supportive counselling and life skills programming

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Windows

Type of treatment experience

• Behaviour modification or behavioural therapy
• Client-centered or humanistic/experiential therapy
• Crisis intervention counselling

Specialization in family practice

• Family counselling

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Walking
• 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
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week