registered clinical counsellor

Education:

Master's degree. Clinical psychology. Counselling psychology. Psychology, other.

Asset languages:

Persian.

Work setting:

Urban area. Clinic. Community service organization. Counselling centres. Family therapy centres. Health care institution, facility or clinic.

Tasks:

• Consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans .
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient's outcomes.
• Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems.
• Record observations.
• 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.
• 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.
• Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Plan intervention programs.
• Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment.
• Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals.
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Accreditation or registration with the appropriate national, provincial or territorial professional association.

Type of treatment experience:

• Behaviour modification or behavioural therapy.
• Client-centered or humanistic/experiential therapy.
• Cognitive therapy.
• Crisis intervention counselling.
• Psychotherapy.
• Brief therapy.
• Systematic/interactional therapy.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Attention to detail.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Judgement.
• Values and ethics.
• Interpersonal awareness.
• Organized.
• Team player.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.