Mental Health Counsellor
Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: LHC - Goose Bay - Labrador Health Centre
Mental Health Counsellor
Labrador Grenfell Zone - PHE Add Counselling Prog
Temporary Full-time
55930RP1
Hours: 75 (8 hours; Days)
Salary: CGHP39 (CAD40.07 - CAD48.73 per hour)
Competition Number: VAC0007915
Posted Date: 2025-02-20
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Qualifications: Bachelor of Social Work, or Masters of Psychology;
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in assessment and counseling preferred;
Experience in mental health and/or addictions, including individual, youth, family and group counselling;
Experience in crisis intervention and the ability to respond to the emergent needs of clients;
Knowledge and experience in the areas of health promotion/prevention and the development and delivery of
education and training programs;
Strong interpersonal, analytical, facilitation, written and oral communication skills is required;
The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct;
Eligibility for registration with appropriate regulatory association;
Valid driver’s license.
Duties include:
Provide intake/screening, assessment, treatment and therapeutic intervention planning;
Coordinate referrals based on assessed client need;
Conduct comprehensive interviews with individual and families to assess the nature and extent of problem areas;
Provide direct in-depth counselling to clients and families, based on assessed needs and goals;
Locate, arrange and coordinate services and resources, in consultation with other service providers, based on
assessed client needs;
Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the development, implementation and evaluation of services
Develop and deliver education, prevention and awareness initiatives;
Utilize the principles and practices of Continuous Quality Improvement in service and program delivery;
Adhere to Practice Standards and Code of Ethics, including all relevant Legislation, and departmental and
organizational policies;
Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including clinical documentation using CRMS;
Maintain workload statistics, and other departmental and organizational reports;
As a member of the Regional Mental Health and Addiction Services Team, provides support to other members of the interdisciplinary team, which may include providing coverage and/or travelling to various parts of the Region to assist with service delivery;
Perform other related duties as required.
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