Clinical Counsellor

Work setting

• Social service or charity agency
• Health care institution, facility or clinic
• Clinic
• Urban area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
• Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
• Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling programs and interventions, and clients' progress in resolving identified problems and movement toward defined objectives
• Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
• Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
• Record observations, write progress reports and consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans
• Prepare a treatment plan for each patient
• Plan intervention programs
• Perform administrative tasks
• Maintain accurate records
• Interview patients and review reports from health care professionals to determine patients' current and potential functioning levels
• Implement treatment plans
• Examine and assess behaviour to diagnose behavioural, emotional and cognitive disorders
• Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment
• Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes
• Plan intervention programs and conduct program evaluation
• Provide therapy
• Administer standard psychological tests for assessment
• Provide education to clients regarding health promotion and injury prevention, management and treatment

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic medical records
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• MS Office

Type of treatment experience

• Group dynamics
• Crisis intervention counselling
• Client-centered or humanistic/experiential therapy
• Behaviour modification or behavioural therapy

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities