Pt Counsellor - Durham, Canada - Lakeridge Health

Lakeridge Health
Lakeridge Health
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Durham, Canada

4 weeks ago

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OPSEU

DURHAM MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

PART TIME COUNSELLOR

DMHS RESIDENTIAL

REGULAR PART TIME

SALARY:
$23.12- $24.65

DURHAM MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

OPSEU

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide support to residents within our Housing Program.


QUALIFICATIONS
" Diploma or degree from an accredited College or University in the Human Services field.
" One year of related work experience.
" Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past 12 months;
Knowledge of mental health, addiction and sexual abuse issues.
" Basic knowledge of the major mental illnesses, and an understanding of the Mental Health Act, confidentiality, and the principles of client centred service delivery.
" Knowledge of the principles of life skills training, focused problem solving and intervention strategies.
" Provide support to residents, modeling a positive attitude, utilizing affirmation and encouragement while integrating recovery concepts and client empowerment.
" Provide education on a variety of issues relevant to the client group. Provide life skills training, conflict resolution, and advocacy.
" Demonstrated reliability (attendance and punctuality), communication skills and the ability to work independently with mínimal supervision and as a team member.
" Must demonstrate a strong professional manner in dealing with clients, staff, families, and the public while being open, friendly, approachable, accepting and understanding.
" Strong attention to detail and confidentiality. Ability to work well under pressure.
" Must possess well developed client boundaries, communication, organizational, time management and coordination skills.
" Functional knowledge of crisis intervention and assessment techniques required.
" Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
" Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area; and;
" Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard;

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT


The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and
OPSEULocal 348.


Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
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