Job Description

Title: Mental Health Counsellor

Reports to: Manager, Primary Care

Position Type: Contract- up to 9 months, Part time or Full-time

Salary: $36.68 -$43.15 per hour

Vacancy Status: Existing Vacancy

Location: Greater Napanee Health Home

Position Summary

The Mental Health Counsellor will be a part of the Rural Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Allied Health Program (RFL&A; AHP) serving primary care practices within the sub-region of Rural Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (RFLA).

As a member of the RFL&A; Allied Health Team, the Mental Health Counsellor will support clients and address concerns in the community that affect mental health through individual and group counseling, case management, and case conferencing. The Mental Health Counsellor will participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and services for clients. Services will be delivered, virtually, in offices and, where necessary client’s homes, throughout the RFLA. The Mental Health Counsellor will perform needs and risk assessments taking into consideration family dynamics, the impact of trauma, social work theories and best practices. The Mental Health Counsellor will work with the RFL&A; AHP, the Physicians and regional stakeholders to ensure that services do not duplicate existing services and that the services provided are refined and improved over time.

Key Responsibilities

Client Care:

- Complete social histories and assessments to identify social/emotional problems and needs; formulate and implement counseling and interventions which promote optimum social functioning. Therapy provided may be individuals, couples, families or groups, and may include occasional home visits.




- Provide referral services to clients and families so they may obtain services from community resources. This includes facilitation activities such as providing information, referral and advocacy, and ensuring successful connection /access as appropriate.
- Liaise and consult with social and health services in the community in regard to: clients, the RFL&A; AHP, and the role of the RFL&A; AHP Mental Health Counsellor.
- Provide consultation to other members of the circle of care on the psychosocial aspects of clients' functioning.
- Provide emergency/crisis support and/or referrals as needed.
- Maintain case records, using an electronic medical records system that will provide information to assist other practitioners in continuing client care.
- Participate in other duties as assigned relevant to the position.

Education

- Engage in health promotion and education activities including the development of resource materials, forms and handouts as needed.
- Facilitate and/or co-facilitate group programs and community education presentations.
- Provide education/training and clinical consultation within an interdisciplinary team. Particularly with respect to best practice guidelines.

Administration

- Complete appropriate and up to date,



chart documentation in the Electronic Health Records for both individual and group encounters and support Quality Improvement initiatives by documenting symptoms and conditions, nursing interventions and referrals and recommendations for ongoing treatment.
- Receive and track referrals and self-referrals from clients; maintain schedule and wait list.
- Monitor and adjust workflow to ensure program targets are met.
- Participate in chart reviews and case conferences.
- Identify areas where development of protocols and procedures are needed to improve client services or to promote more effective staff functioning.
- Participate in team meetings and other administrative tasks relevant to the job.

Organizational Responsibilities

- Comply with all relevant legislation and KCHC policies, including privacy laws
- Commits to acquiring an understanding of the importance of trauma responsiveness and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
- Commits to demonstrating an ongoing commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigenization and Accessibility (EDIIA) by representing the diverse nature of our communities, promoting and practicing inclusion
- Supports consistent application and development of KCHC policies and procedures
- Supports KCHC’s student and volunteer placement programs
- Promotes awareness of and participation in KCHC activities
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement
- On occasion, perform other temporary duties as required

Basic Education and Experience Requirements

- Master of Social Work with experience in Psychotherapy or relevant Masters from a recognized univer

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