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Counsellor

Company: Livelong Wellness Clinic
Wage: 18
Time: Part Time (29 Hours or Less a Week)
Hours per Week: To be determined
Public Transport Accessible? Yes
Suitable for Students? No

Job Description

  • Delivering client care according to the ethical standards
  • Maintaining current progress records on clients.
  • Orientating, facilitating and reinforcing client’s involvement in treatment plan.
  • Providing supportive counselling and health teaching to clients, families and/or significant others on typical recovery and lifestyle issues throughout all stages of recovery.
  • Maintain a therapeutic environment
  • Actively participate with team members in the assessment, planning and evaluation of the client and his/her care.
  • Participates in the development, implementation and follow-up of the client goal plan.
  • Participate in the development and delivery of client educational sessions and discussion groups.
  • Maintaining professional standards and participating in In-service and continued educational activities.
  • Is attentive to and intervenes on any client safety issues that are observed. Adheres to the behaviours outlined in our policies and procedures that promote client safety.
  • Provide support to clients, families and/or significant others on typical recovery issues. (Crisis calls, medical inquiries and problematic calls are transferred to the Nurse)
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements & Prerequisites

Qualifications should be listed in resume.

Degree/Diploma required

  • 2 years Clinical experience in treatment of the chemically dependent and/or Eating Disorders preferred.
  • Experience in a patient care setting within a nursing team an asset
  • Good conflict resolution skills.
  • Good critical thinking skills
  • Strong written/documentation skills.

How To Apply

Submit cover letter and resume with qualifications to clinic@livelongwellness.ca

Attn: Chrystal Shafiee