mental health counsellor

Employment and Social Development Canada; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a qualified professional to provide therapy and counseling services. The role involves conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Applicants must have a college education and relevant experience, and be authorized to work in Canada.

Benefits

Maternity and parental leave

On-site amenities

Paid personal or volunteering days

Parking available

Travel insurance

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• Permanent resident of Canada or valid work permit required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and program evaluations.
• Consult with healthcare professionals to evaluate treatment plans.
• Provide therapy and counseling.

Skills

Client-focused

Effective interpersonal skills

Good judgment

Values and ethics

Flexible

Interpersonal awareness

Reliable

Team player

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

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Job details

• Salary: $33.04 to $44.53 hourly (to be negotiated) / 37.5 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent, Full-time
• Schedule: Day shifts
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Source: Job Bank #3310310

Overview

Languages

• College/CEGEP

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. Remote work is not available.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct literature reviews
• Conduct program evaluations
• Research related specialized therapies
• Consult with healthcare professionals to evaluate treatment plans
• Diagnose behavioral disorders
• Evaluate counseling effectiveness and patient outcomes
• Examine patient behavior
• Interview clients, prepare case histories, and assess problems
• Record observations
• Review reports from healthcare professionals to determine patient functioning
• Use standard psychological tests for assessment
• Write progress reports
• Develop treatment plans for patients
• Educate clients on health promotion and injury prevention
• Provide therapy and counseling
• Facilitate group sessions for personal, social, and vocational development
• Analyze patient progress during treatments
• Apply psychological theories and principles
• Counsel clients and provide therapy and mediation services

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check required

Personal suitability

• Client-focused
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Good judgment
• Values and ethics
• Flexible
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliable
• Team player

Benefits

Long-term benefits

• Maternity and parental leave

Other benefits

• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Paid personal or volunteering days
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants, including those self-identifying as members of these groups:

Who can apply?

You can apply if you are:

• A permanent resident of Canada
• A temporary resident with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to unauthorized applications.

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