community mental health counsellor

Education: Master's degree. Tasks: 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. 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. 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. Conduct research. Provide public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counselling services, issues and methods. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance. Maternity and parental benefits. Other benefits: Other benefits.