Community Mental Health Counselor Jobs

Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package

Employer paid vacation starting at 4 weeks (20 days)

Extended Health & Dental coverage

Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan

Knowledge of community resources and services.

Knowledge of related issues facing clients starting or receiving HIV anti-viral therapy.

Working knowledge of the social, emotional and health-related problems of the client population.

Exceptional customer service and communication skills.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan

Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Advanced mental health psychosocial assessment skills and knowledge of appropriate evidence informed therapeutic counseling models, approaches and interventions

Certificate in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST)

Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of mental health service

Knowledge of recovery principles in the treatment of mental illness

Knowledge and understanding of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders

Knowledge of commonly prescribed psychotropic medications for mental disorders across the age spectrum

Knowledge and experience in community engagement, development and facilitation.

Demonstrated ability in change management and change processes, including conflict management.

Sound knowledge of participatory community-based planning, evaluation, outcome evaluation, policy development and analysis skills.

Demonstrated leadership skills with diverse populations and stakeholder groups.

Knowledge of mental health, community resources and other community service providers.

Broad knowledge of mental health and/or addiction legislation and treatment.

Sound organizational, problem solving and teaching skills

Sound judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathy

Demonstrate competence congruent with the care and treatment of mental illness;

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Work independently, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervision

Work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Demonstrated strong time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills required.

Previous experience in a health care setting, an asset

Basic knowledge of computer programs, including email and MS Word, required.

Working knowledge of office equipment (e.g., fax machine, photocopier, scanner, etc) required (testing may be conducted).

Demonstrated excellent organization skills, strong communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills required.

Experience in patient scheduling/booking preferred. Experience with Community Wide Scheduling (CWS) an asset.

3+ years’ experience with Mental Health Crisis Management and/or Schizophrenia

Excellent assessment, risk management, and consultation skills

Assist clients in developing and maintaining community supports, daily living, and social skills necessary to maintain independency in the community.

Provide practical hands-on work, when necessary, to demonstrate skill and assist in client development.

Understand and be able to integrate a philosophy of client-centred care into daily responsibilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills