Mental Health & Addiction Counsellor II- Virtual (PST)

EHN Canada is the nation’s largest private network of industry-leading mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment facilities, each with a passion for providing quality treatment for Canadians. We are committed to both caring for our patients and supporting their loved ones. With over 100 years of collective experience, our inpatient, outpatient, and online programs are offered across the country, providing essential compassionate care to patients wherever they are.

EHN Canada prides themselves on providing both excellent and accessible care to all Canadians. Learn more at ehncanada.com

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Job Description

Primary responsibilities will be to provide individual, group and family therapy, education and ongoing assessment of progress to EHN Outpatient clients on an online platform. Case coordination and communication across an inter-professional team is an integral component of the role. Additionally, the clinical counsellor is responsible for communicating with referral agencies, offering support, and guidance to clients and their families. Must have intermediate level of French to provide services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Competently manages clients with various mental health concerns, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, and substance use disorders.

• Works therapeutically with diverse client population through group therapy, or other process groups, individual and family therapy and assessment, as required.

• Delivers education sessions to EHN Outpatient clients, as well as to public audiences and external groups as needed.

• Identifies treatment issues and goals with clients, coordinating across broader clinical teams when appropriate.

• Collaborates in the development, implementation and follow-up of the client care plan and discharge plans (i.e. continuing care plan).

• Completes detailed documentation and charting appropriately. Prepares reports or correspondence in a timely manner.

• Case management of client caseload.

• Participates in weekly meetings and consultation meetings of teams – makes recommendations on the basis of the client progress.

• Orients clients in treatment to the continuing care program creating a framework of accountability and support for clients in their recovery.

• Liaise with referral sources, such as aftercare providers, EAP representative, parole and probation officers, verbally, electronically and/or in writing on a weekly basis and documents same.

• Engages in personal professional development, maintains appropriate professional associations, and provides current documentation to the Human Resources Department.

• Act as a resource person for practicum students and other professionals as assigned

• Undertakes Quality Assurance activities as assigned

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum three -five years of clinical experience

• Professional experience with individuals with concurrent disorders, such as mood and anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, acute stress disorders, and PTSD

• Master’s degree in regulated health care professionals program preferred

• Must have current registration with a regulated professional College (i.e.: college of SW, College of Psychotherapists, Ordre des psychologues du Quebec)

• Certification in CBT, DBT, and CPT an asset

Employee Benefits and Perks:

EHN Canada is an employment equity employer. If you should require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources.

Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position by analyzing application materials and generating recommendations to support human decision-making.

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