mental health counsellor
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Education: Bachelor's degree. Applied psychology. Social work, other. Work setting: Community service organization. Social service or charity agency. Counselling, social agency. Tasks: Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment. Perform administrative tasks. Maintain accurate records. Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment. Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia. Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals. Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Mental health first aid Certificate. Accreditation or registration with the appropriate national, provincial or territorial professional association. First Aid Certificate. CPR Certificate. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS Windows. MS Word. MS Office. Type of treatment experience: Client-centered or humanistic/experiential therapy. Crisis intervention counselling. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Work under pressure. Attention to detail. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Judgement. Values and ethics. Flexibility. Interpersonal awareness. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Mileage paid. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Long term benefits: Maternity and parental benefits. Other benefits: Free parking available. On-site daycare available. On-site recreation and activities. Team building opportunities. Parking available.