Mental health counsellor

Centre de santé communautaire Hamilton/Niagara in Welland, ON is seeking a self-motivated Mental health counsellor. This position requires the successful applicant to begin duties at the earliest opportunity. This role offers Permanent employment or Full time employment.

Job Description

• The candidate must consult with other healthcare professionals to evaluate treatment plans.
• The candidate must diagnose behavioural disorders.
• The candidate must evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and patient outcomes.
• 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 education to clients regarding health promotion, injury prevention, management, and treatment.
• The candidate must provide therapeutic services.
• The candidate must counsel individuals and groups to support personal, social and vocational development.
• The candidate must implement approved treatment plans.
• The candidate must perform administrative tasks.
• The candidate must apply psychological theory and principles regarding behavior and mental processes.
• The candidate must follow up on counseling program results and client adjustments.
• The candidate must liaise with community agencies or partners to coordinate services and provide referrals.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be bilingual.
• The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must be dependable.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must uphold values and ethics.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a good team player.

Work Setting

• The candidate must work in a social service or charity agency, delivering programs and support that address community needs and promote social welfare.

Additional Information

Security and Safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.

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 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.
• The candidate will receive paid time off for volunteering or personal days.
• The candidate will receive travel insurance coverage, including benefits for flight delays, lost passports, baggage loss, medical emergencies, adventure sports, political unrest, and other travel-related incidents.
• The candidate will receive a wellness program, offering financial incentives and resources to support their health and well-being.

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