child and family counsellor

Hospice Peterborough; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice Peterborough is seeking a qualified health care counselor committed to providing end-of-life counseling and bereavement support to patients and their families. The candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with health care professionals and community agencies to ensure comprehensive care. Strong interpersonal skills and professional accreditation are required.

Qualifications

• Professional accreditation required.
• Experience in counseling preferred.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Consult with healthcare professionals to evaluate treatment plans.
• Provide end-of-life counseling and bereavement support.
• Facilitate group sessions and provide therapy services.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal awareness

Organized

Judgement

Education

Accreditation or registration with the appropriate national, provincial or territorial professional association

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

• Consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans
• Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions
• Maintain accurate records
• Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
• Provide consultation services to government and other organizations
• Offer mediation, conciliation and arbitration services
• Identify additional / alternative services and provide referrals
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
• Provide end-of-life counselling and bereavement support to patients and their families

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Accreditation or registration with the appropriate national, provincial or territorial professional association

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?