mental health counsellor

Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Counsellor. This role involves conducting assessments, diagnosing behavioral disorders, and providing therapy to enhance client well-being. You will collaborate with health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans and ensure effective outcomes for patients. This is a full-time position requiring on-site presence, offering a supportive environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families. If you are passionate about mental health and want to contribute to community wellness, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Wellness program

On-site amenities

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in mental health counseling required.
• Strong background in psychological theory and behavior analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, diagnose disorders, and develop treatment plans.
• Provide therapy and counseling to individuals and groups.
• Collaborate with health care professionals on treatment evaluations.

Skills

Counseling

Psychological Assessment

Behavior Analysis

Program Evaluation

Research Skills

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

Standard Psychological Tests

Job description

Mental Health Counsellor

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Employer details Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre

Job Details

Education: College/CEGEP

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct literature reviews
• Conduct program evaluations
• Conduct research on related specialized therapies
• Consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans
• Diagnose any behaviour disorders
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient’s outcomes
• Examine 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
• Use standard psychological tests for assessment
• Write progress reports
• 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
• Perform administrative tasks
• Analyze the patient during the treatments
• Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes
• Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Location

Sioux Lookout, ON

Workplace Information

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

Salary

$33.04 to $44.53 per hour (To be negotiated) / 37.5 hours per week

Terms of Employment

Permanent employment, Full time, Day, Starts as soon as possible

Benefits

• Health benefits: Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Vision care benefits
• Financial benefits: As per collective agreement, Bonus, Group insurance benefits, Life insurance, Night shift premium, Pension plan
• Long term benefits: Maternity and parental benefits
• Other benefits: On-site amenities, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Parking available, Travel insurance, Wellness program

Who Can Apply to This Job?

Only apply to this job if:

• You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
• You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised Until

2025-01-19

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