Job Overview
As a member of the Hope Centre Health Care Inc., multi-disciplinary team, the Counselor will ensure the day to day operations of the Counseling Department. This will be carried out under the direction of the Executive Director as directed by the Board policy and in keeping with Hope Centre Health Care Policies and Procedure and the Mission Statement.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Facilitates the assessment, identification and analysis of service methods consistent with client’s goal and objectives.

2. Actively engages the client in determining and developing a course of action which will include: identification of problem areas, establishment of treatment goals, facilitation of problem resolution and development of criteria for termination.

3. Establishes a counseling contract with clients; crisis counseling (2-3 weeks) short term counseling (under 6 weeks), long term counseling (6 weeks and longer), or group counseling .

4. Implements the internal and external service delivery methods to address and meet the need of the client.

5. Utilizes case conference meetings to report and review specific case summaries as deemed appropriate.

6. Maintains client health records as per HCHC policy and procedures within the electronic medical record system.

7. Returns calls and answers letters promptly

8. Maintains counseling waiting list.

9. Initiates, develops, consults and maintains an ongoing awareness of community needs.

10. Responsible for provided complete case management for assigned clients.

11. Provides appropriate closure of counseling whenever possible

External Agency Contracts

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Consults and collaborates with appropriate department/agency/community groups on a case by case basis.

2. Interprets the work of the department and HCHC to outside agencies.

3. Attends and/or initiates meetings outside the agency when necessary or requested by the Executive Director

4. Provided consultation and learning opportunities as requested.

Multi-Disciplinary Team Member

1. Functioning in a multi-disciplinary team setting, the Counselor will work with HCHC personnel in providing whole person health care to clients.

2. Participates and contributes in case conference, health planning conference meetings and other HCHC committee or task group when necessary.

3. Participates and contributes in staff meeting, staff in-services, department meetings and other HCHC Committee or task groups as necessary.

4. Maintains appropriate confidentiality as per HCHC policy

5. Presents self and program in a positive and professional manner.

6. Uses appropriate channels of communication at both internal and external agency levels.

7. Collaborates and cooperates with HCHC staff in an appropriate manner

8. Develops and engages in a professional plan

9. Represents the Centre and its goals in the local community and the broader community.

10. Maintains his/her knowledge base of current trends and developments in the counseling profession.

Job Type: Part-time

Perks:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Counselor (William Whyte)
🏢 Hope Centre Health Care
📍 William Whyte