grief counsellor

Work setting

• Community service organization
• Counselling centres
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Social service or charity agency
• Non-governmental organization or association
• Clinic
• Mental health institution, facility or clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions
• Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
• Provide public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counselling services, issues and methods
• Maintain accurate records
• 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
• Provide therapy

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Membership with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
• Certification with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
• Accreditation or registration with the appropriate national, provincial or territorial professional association

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

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
• Accurate

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week