Edgewood Health Network Hiring For Outpatient Counsellors at Nanaimo, BC Full Time

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 Wagon online services.

EHN Outpatient Services is seeking two (2) full-time counsellors to work remotely providing individual and group treatment virtually. This position requires up to two (2) evenings per week and some weekends.

Counsellor Description

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 evidence based modalities including DBT, CBT, and ACT

Identifies treatment issues and goals with clients

Collaborates in the development, implementation and follow-up 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

Provides supervision for students in placement at Bellwood & EHN Online, as appropriate

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Minimum three -five years of direct client experience

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or relevant discipline preferred

Current registration with a regulated professional College required (i.e. CRPO, College of SW,College of Psychotherapists)

Professional Attributes:
Role models excellence in client care and serves as a collegial mentor for the team

Demonstrates excellent critical thinking, communication, facilitation and decision-making 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

Salary range: $60,000 to $71,000 commensurate with experience

Candidates should submit resumes to Elvira Trichilo, Human Resources Consultant at [email protected]. EHN Canada is an employment equity employer. If you should require accommodation during the interview process please contact human resources.