counselling therapist

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Master's degree

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient’s outcomes
• Examine the behaviour
• Record observations
• Review reports from health care professionals to determine patients’ current and potential functioning levels
• Write progress reports
• Prepare a treatment plan for each patient
• Provide therapy
• Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment
• Implement treatment plans
• Analyze the patient during the treatments
• Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes
• 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
• Maintain accurate records
• Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
• Administer standard psychological tests for assessment
• Help clients manage physical illness and disorders
• Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Membership in a provincial or territorial psychological association
• Certification with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

Experience and specialization

Type of treatment experience

• Psychotherapy

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Large caseload
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Values and ethics
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week