Counsellor - Nanaimo, Canada - Edgewood Health Network Inc

Edgewood Health Network Inc

Verified Company

Nanaimo, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Title:
Outpatient Counsellor (hybrid role at Edgewood)

Reports to:
Aftercare Manager

Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a seasoned, multi-disciplinary team that is focused on quality care, using best practice treatment, teamwork and respect with the added use and function of EHN Outpatient Services.

Primary responsibilities will be to provide a combination of individual and group counselling sessions, case management, referent/family communication, and team activities including regular supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides individual and group treatment to clients with substance abuse disorder, mood and anxiety disorders and other mental health conditions
Works therapeutically with a diverse client population using evidencebased modalities including DBT, CBT, and ACT
Identifies treatment issues and goals with clients
Collaborates in the development, implementation and followup of client care plans
Completes detailed documentation and charting appropriately as per their regulatory college's guidelines
Prepares reports or correspondence in timely manner
Participates in weekly meetings and supervision
Liaises with stakeholders including families, referral sources, aftercare providers, EAP representatives, parole and probation officers, verbally, electronically and/or in writing as required
Maintains appropriate professional associations and provides current documentation to HR
Ability to conduct clinical services via online, telephone and video counselling
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum threefive years of direct client experience
Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling Psychology or relevant discipline preferred

Professional Attributes:

Role models excellence in client care and serves as a collegial mentor for the team
Demonstrates excellent critical thinking, communication, facilitation and decisionmaking skills
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with all members of the team
Strong organizational and time management skills
Demonstrates commitment to best practice and quality improvement
Commitment to the vision and goals of the organization
Evidence of ongoing professional development

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