REGISTERED CLINICAL COUNSELOR

• STATUS: Part-Time 1.5-2 days per week (Onsite)
• PROGRAMS: Occupational Rehabilitation2
• LOCATION: Coquitlam
• May have opportunities to increase hours and work in other services.
• May work in the OR2 Program in Richmond for an additional 1 day a week.

As Clinical Counselor, you will be responsible for the facilitation of education classes, relaxation training groups, and individual psychological treatment/counselling sessions within the context of the Occupational Rehabilitation 2 Program (OR2).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides education classes on a variety of subjects relevant to the Occupational Rehab 2 Program (OR2);
• Provides short-term, one-on-one psychological support and/or treatment to OR2 clients; this may include provision of empirically validated psychological treatment (such as Cognitive Behavioural Treatment);
• Provides time-limited, empirically validated psychological treatment (such as Cognitive Behavioural Treatment) with OR2 for clients with a range of presenting problems/diagnoses;
• Provides psychological treatment within a rehabilitation context and be able to maintain a focus on successful and durable return to work;
• Maintains treatment goals that are realistic in the context of the program and program length;
• Completes intake, progress, and discharge reports in a timely manner and as specified in agreements laid out with customer;
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date clinical notes and other records;
• Works effectively in an multidisciplinary team environment; communicate and consult with team members as appropriate;
• Communicates effectively and professionally, as appropriate, with the referral source/customer;
• Demonstrates solid clinical judgment;
• Provides crisis intervention as required;
• Adheres to Back In Motion policies/procedures/practices, as well as standards of service;
• Reviews contracts and ensures adherence to contractual obligations/responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Excellent knowledge of the practice of counselling in a rehabilitation environment.

Education:

• M.A. in Clinical Psychology or equivalent

Memberships & Associations:

• Master’s Degree in Psychology: Registered or eligible for registration with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counselors

Skills & Attributes:

Required

• Excellent skills in providing short-term psychological treatment/counselling and skills training.
• Knowledge of effective pain management strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working in a rehabilitation context.
• Experience working with third party providers.
• Experience treating clients who have experienced trauma would be an asset

Technical Skills

• None

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