Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Hybrid
Work must be completed both in person and remotely.
Work setting
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Counselling centres
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On-site customer service
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
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Prepare a treatment plan for each patient
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Provide therapy
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Implement treatment plans
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Analyze the patient during the treatments
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Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes
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Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
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Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions
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Maintain accurate records
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Plan intervention programs
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Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
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Interpret test results
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Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports
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Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
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Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
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Provide public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counselling services, issues and methods
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Accreditation or registration with the appropriate national, provincial or territorial professional association
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
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Electronic medical records
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MS Windows
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MS Word
Type of treatment experience
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Client-centered or humanistic/experiential therapy
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Cognitive therapy
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Psychotherapy
Additional information
Security and safety
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Criminal record check
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Child Abuse Registry check
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Driver's validity licence check
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Eligible for professional liability insurance
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Large caseload
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Attention to detail
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Client focus
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Dependability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Judgement
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Values and ethics
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Flexibility
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Interpersonal awareness
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Disability benefits
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Health care plan
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Paramedical services coverage
Financial benefits
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Mileage paid
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Pension plan
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Learning/training paid by employer
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On-site amenities
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Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
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Team building opportunities
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Parking available
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Variable or compressed work week
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Wellness program
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
- Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
- Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
- Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
- Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
- Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.