community mental health counsellor

The Peoples' Counselling Clinic; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization is seeking a qualified professional to provide therapy and counseling services. The role involves diagnosing behavioral disorders, developing treatment plans, and conducting program evaluations. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in mental health services and be accredited with a recognized professional association. This position offers a hybrid work environment with comprehensive benefits including paid time off and parental leave.

Benefits

Paramedical benefits

Group insurance

RRSP

Maternity and parental leave

Paid time off

Parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in related roles.
• Accreditation or registration with a recognized professional association required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and program evaluations.
• Provide therapy, counsel individuals and groups.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal skills

Judgment

Ethics

Flexibility

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

Accreditation with a recognized professional association

Highest level of completed education

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

This position is suitable for individuals with experience in mental health services, preferably within non-governmental organizations or mental health institutions.

Tasks

1. Conduct literature reviews and program evaluations
2. Research specialized therapies and consult with healthcare professionals to evaluate treatment plans
3. Diagnose behavioral disorders and evaluate the effectiveness of counseling and patient outcomes
4. Examine behaviors, interview clients, and prepare case histories
5. Record observations and review reports to assess patient functioning levels
6. Write progress reports and develop individualized treatment plans
7. Provide therapy, counsel individuals and groups, and develop intervention programs
8. Analyze patient progress during treatments and follow up on counseling outcomes
9. Maintain accurate records and conduct research in the field of specialization
10. Provide consultation services to organizations and deliver presentations at conferences
11. Prepare assessment and court reports, liaise with community agencies, and provide referrals
12. Offer expert witness testimony and public education on counseling issues

Certificates, Licences, and Memberships

Accreditation or registration with a recognized professional association is required.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Windows)

Experience with Treatments

• Client-centered, cognitive, crisis intervention, psychodynamic, psychotherapy, and brief therapies

Security and Personal Suitability

• Criminal record check
• Client focus, interpersonal skills, judgment, ethics, flexibility, reliability, teamwork
• Legal eligibility to work in Canada and willingness to relocate
• Experience in the field and relevant certifications
• Highest level of completed education

Experience

Minimum of 5 years or more in related roles.

Workplace Information

• Hybrid work environment
• Paramedical benefits, group insurance, RRSP

Benefits

• Maternity and parental leave, paid time off, parking

Support for Diversity and Accessibility

• Physical accessibility accommodations
• Inclusive recruitment policies and diversity training for newcomers, refugees, and indigenous workers
• Policies discouraging discrimination against visible minorities