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Job Posting Number:J0724-0906Job Title:Mental Health CounsellorJob Category:Healthcare ProfessionalUnit:Children and Youth ServicesJob Type:Permanent Full TimeOpen Positions:1City, Province, Country:Cornwall, Ontario, CanadaDate Posted:July 17, 2024Available Shifts:Day Shift Monday through Friday - Schedule subject to changeClosing Date:July 24, 2024Salary:$33.94 - $39.07/HourUnion:OPSEUAs part of the Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), you will uphold the mission, vision and ICARE values in order to create a safe environment for patients, families, staff, physicians and volunteers, recognizing “Patient Safety” and “Our People” as priorities in creating a culture of safety and a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion. Cornwall Hospital is committed to providing an accessible work environment. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment/selection process.Emergency preparedness is a critical aspect of CCH operations. It is essential that all staff and physicians receive training and understand their roles and responsibilities in this field.Summary of responsibilitiesReporting to the Manager, Child and Youth Mental Health Services, the Mental Health Counsellor works collaboratively with children and youth identified as being at risk for or who are experiencing mental health issues that affect their functioning in some areas, such as at home, school, and /or in the community as well as embody a culture of caregiver inclusion in the patient's plan of care. The Mental Health Counsellor is responsible for managing the clients' file and is required to perform screening/intake duties, provide brief services, to counsel and to monitor clients' progress and to work collaboratively with family/caregivers, agencies involved, as well as other multidisciplinary professionals within the organization. The Mental Health Counsellor will provide treatment in-person, virtually, and in the community (i.e. home, school, satellite offices) as requiredRequirements of the jobCollege diploma in Human Services FieldExperience working with children, youth and families in a clinical setting (3 years minimum)Knowledge of community resourcesTraining in child development and child and youth mental healthGood interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with community partnersAbility to work independentlyStrong written and oral communication skillsGood computer skillsCertified in Non Violent Crisis InterventionDemonstrated regular, punctual attendanceValid driver's license in good standing and access to own transportationAble to provide counselling services in the community (i.e. in home, school, satellite offices) and virtually in addition to in-office services as a required.Functional level in English (oral and written)Cornwall Community Hospital
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