Community Mental Health Counsellor

Employer

Alberta Health Services

Languages

English

Education

• Master's degree
• Psychology, other
• Social work, other
• Registered psychiatric nurse/nursing

Work setting

• Clinic
• Counselling centres
• Hospital/medical facility or clinic
• Health care institution, facility or clinic
• Mental health institution, facility or clinic

Tasks

• Consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans
• Diagnose any behaviour disorders
• 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
• Use standard psychological tests for assessment
• Write progress reports
• Provide education to clients regarding health promotion and injury prevention, management and treatment
• Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment
• Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes
• Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions
• Maintain accurate records
• Plan intervention programs
• Administer standard psychological tests for assessment
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

Membership in a provincial or territorial psychological association

Computer and technology knowledge

Electronic medical records

Type of treatment experience

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

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Reliability

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Government programs

Recognized employer

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Morning

Experience

Experience an asset

Employment terms options

Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Wellness program