Mental Health Counsellor in Ontario

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct literature reviews
• Conduct program evaluations
• Conduct research on related specialized therapies
• Consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans
• Diagnose any behaviour disorders
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient’s outcomes
• Examine the behaviour
• Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
• Interview patients
• Record observations
• Review reports from health care professionals to determine patients’ current and potential functioning levels
• Use standard psychological tests for assessment
• Write progress reports
• Prepare a treatment plan for each patient
• Provide education to clients regarding health promotion and injury prevention, management and treatment
• Provide therapy
• Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment
• Implement treatment plans
• Perform administrative tasks
• Analyze the patient during the treatments
• Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes
• Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program