Mental health counsellor

• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• Psychology, other
• Social work, other

Work setting

Residential treatment centre

Tasks

Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problemsDevelop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining themRecord observations, write progress reports and consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plansPrepare a treatment plan for each patientPlan intervention programsMaintain accurate recordsImplement treatment plansCounsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustmentProvide therapy

Computer and technology knowledge

MS ExcelMS OutlookMS Word

Type of treatment experience

Crisis intervention counsellingCognitive therapyClient-centered or humanistic/experiential therapyBehaviour modification or behavioural therapy

Personal suitability

Client focusDependabilityTeam playerOrganized

Other benefits

Free parking availablePaid time off (volunteering or personal days)Parking available Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 37.5 hours per week

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