Mental health counsellor

Centre de santé communautaire Hamilton/Niagara ( Welland, ON) is currently looking for a skilled Mental health counsellor. The successful candidate must be available to start work as soon as possible. Terms of employment: Term or contractFull time.

Job Description

• The candidate must consult with other healthcare professionals to evaluate treatment plans.
• The candidate must evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and patient outcomes.
• The candidate must examine and assess behavioural patterns.
• The candidate must interview clients, prepare case histories and assess presenting problems.
• The candidate must interview patients to obtain relevant information.
• The candidate must accurately record observations.
• The candidate must review reports from healthcare professionals to determine patients’ current and potential functioning levels.
• The candidate must prepare individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• The candidate must provide therapeutic services.
• The candidate must implement approved treatment plans.
• The candidate must perform administrative tasks.
• The candidate must counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services and facilitate group sessions.
• The candidate must maintain accurate and up-to-date records.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be bilingual.
• The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree.
• The candidate must have 2 to less than 3 years of experience in a related field.

Work Setting

• The candidate must work in a community service organization providing outreach and support services.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The selected candidate will receive tax-free disability benefits, providing financial support for the impact of a service-related injury or illness.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive paramedical services coverage as part of traditional health insurance or Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits, including coverage for a variety of healthcare practitioners.
• The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
• The candidate will receive group insurance benefits from the employer, extending coverage to their dependants, including spouses, children, and parents.
• The selected candidate will receive life insurance to provide financial support to their loved ones in the event of their passing.
• The candidate will receive mileage reimbursement.
• The candidate will receive a pension plan, providing a monthly, taxable benefit that replaces a portion of their income at retirement.
• The candidate will receive long-term care insurance, covering all or part of assisted living facilities and in-home care for individuals aged 65 or older, or for those with chronic conditions requiring constant supervision.
• The selected candidate will receive Maternity and parental benefits, allowing parents in Canada to receive up to 50 weeks of paid pregnancy or parental leave.
• The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.

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