Overview

Languages
English

Education
College/CEGEP
or equivalent experience
Experience
1 to less than 7 months

Work setting
Clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks
Conduct program evaluations
Consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans
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
Supervise other counsellors, social service staff and assistants
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
Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
Maintain accurate records
Plan intervention programs
Initiate, design and implement specialized therapy programs
Recruit and hire staff
Conduct research
Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
Administer standard psychological tests for assessment
Interpret test results
Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports
Help clients manage physical illness and disorders
Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
Provide expert witness testimony in court proceedings
Supervision
1 to 2 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Accreditation or registration with the appropriate national, provincial or territorial professional association

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge
Electronic medical records
MS Excel
MS Outlook
MS PowerPoint
MS Windows
MS Word
MS Office

Additional information

Security and safety
Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Walking
Large caseload
Standing for extended periods
Attention to detail
Large workload
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Ability to distinguish between colours
Repetitive tasks

Please send your resume/CV