Mental Health Counsellor - Cornwall, Canada - Cornwall Community Hospital

Cornwall Community Hospital

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Cornwall, Canada

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Description

Job Posting Number:

J

Job Title:
Mental Health Counsellor

Job Category:
Healthcare Professional

Unit:
Children and Youth Services

Job Type:
Permanent Full Time

Open Positions:
1

City, Province, Country:
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada

Date Posted:
July 4, 2023

Available Shifts:

Closing Date:
July 11, 2023

Salary:
$ $35.69/Hour

Union:

OPSEU
Emergency preparedness is a critical aspect of CCH operations. It is essential that all staff and physicians receive training and understand their roles and responsibilities in this field.

Summary of responsibilities:

Reporting to the Manager, Child and Youth Mental Health Services, the Mental Health Counsellor works collaboratively with children and youth identified as being at risk for or who are experiencing mental health issues that affect their functioning in some areas, such as at home, school, and /or in the community as well as embody a culture of caregiver inclusion in the patient's plan of care.

The Mental Health Counsellor is responsible for managing the clients' file and is required to perform screening/intake duties, provide brief services, to counsel and to monitor clients' progress and to work collaboratively with family/caregivers, agencies involved, as well as other multidisciplinary professionals within the organization.

The Mental Health Counsellor will provide treatment in-person, virtually, and in the community (i.e. home, school, satellite offices) as required.

Requirements of the job:

College diploma in Human Services Field
Experience working with children, youth and families in a clinical setting (3 years minimum)
Knowledge of community resources
Training in child development and child and youth mental health
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with community partners
Ability to work independently
Strong written and oral communication skills
Good computer skills
Certified in Non Violent Crisis Intervention
Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
Valid driver's license in good standing and access to own transportation
Able to provide counselling services in the community (i.e. in home, school, satellite offices) and virtually in addition to inoffice services as a required.
Functional level in English (oral and written)