1. Provide individual, couple, and group counselling/ therapy services for full range of clinical issues.
2. Provide crisis intervention services when called upon
3. Adhere to the code of ethics and professional standards governing the practise of psychology (e.g. APA/ACA)
4. Assists in the development of policies and procedures regarding the counselling/ mental health needs of the general public.
5. Prepare annual report of activities
6. Engages in research activities when necessary.
7. Incorporates/ interprets psychological, aptitude and vocational tests in counselling work as needed.
8. Keep knowledge/skills current through participation in professional conferences, reading etc.
9. Participate in treatment team meetings/ case conferences.
10. Attend and participate in department/ interagency meetings when requested.
11. Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
12. Prepare and maintain appropriate client records and reports. (Including initial assessment, treatment plans, progress, termination and referral notes etc.)
13. Supervise staff where allocated
14. Assists in the clinical supervision, training and evaluation of counsellors and interns within the department
15. Adhere to all Public Service codes, rules and regulations

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Qualifications:

A Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Counseling, Counseling Psychology, or Clinical Psychology from an accredited program

Experience:  

Essential:

• A minimum of (5) years experience in the field of mental health/ psychological services.
• Experience working with various populations/ issues such as substance abuse, suicidality and sexual assault, and experience conducting psychological tests and assessments

Desirable:

• Experience providing supervision and training of mental health trainees
• Experience conducting research

SALARY: Grade 8.1 - $54,789.20 per annum plus allowances

APPLICATION PROCEDURE