Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is hiring
Mental Health Counsellor with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

On site

• Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Health care institution, facility or clinic

Tasks

• Consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans
• Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
• Record observations
• Write progress reports
• Provide therapy
• Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment
• Maintain accurate records
• Plan intervention programs
• Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic medical records
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• MS Office

Policy and program experience

• Mental health

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Personal suitability

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

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Wellness program