mental health counsellor

Alberta Health Services; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care institution in Fort McMurray is seeking a qualified professional to consult with health care colleagues, prepare treatment plans, and develop counselling programs. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in a related field is beneficial. The organization offers a range of health benefits and maintains a focus on client-oriented service.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a relevant field is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.

Responsibilities

• Consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans.
• Prepare treatment plans for each patient.
• Develop counselling and intervention programs.

Skills

Client focus

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Dependability

Interpersonal awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work setting

• Health care institution, facility or clinic

Tasks

• Consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans
• Diagnose any behaviour disorders
• Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
• Supervise other counsellors, social service staff and assistants
• Prepare a treatment plan for each patient
• Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
• Interpret test results
• Identify additional / alternative services and provide referrals
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Government programs

• Recognized employer

Experience

• Experience an asset

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Durée de l'emploi : Temporaire
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 38.75 hours per week