Location: Fredericton area (Horizon), _Other - Fredericton Area, New Brunswick - Permanent Full Time
Competition #:
119826 External
Posted:
October 21, 2024
Closes:
November 3, 2024 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time
Anticipated Start Date:
November 8, 2024
Location:
Community Health ((Travel maybe be required to other facilities.))
Central Miramichi Community Health Centre (Doaktown) ~ Fredericton ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network
Job Classification:
Licensed Counselling Therapist (LC01)
Job Classification Type:
SHCP
Job Type:
Permanent Full Time
FTE:
1
Schedule:
Day, Evening, Weekend, Rotation, Other, Statutory Holidays, Subject to change due to operational requirements
Language Requirement:
English Essential and spoken French (B1.1 / Intermediate - 1007 only)
Salary:
35.7232 to 43.0426 per hour

JOB PURPOSE

This is professional support work of a clinical nature in the fields of counselling. Within a multidisciplinary team, the incumbent assesses and evaluates clients using a variety of methods and techniques to provide patient and family centered care for individuals experiencing low-to-moderate substance use and/or mental health issues. He participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and services for individuals, couples, families and the community and facilitates care by referring to other services or activities, including within the community.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Compliance with the rules of confidentiality set by the Health Network.
  • Registered member in good standing with the College of Counselling Therapists of New Brunswick (CCTNB);
  • Masters' degree from a university in a field of study prescribed by the College of Counselling Therapists of New Brunswick's Board of Directors;
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain efficient working relationships with clients, their families, colleagues, partners and other organizations, as well as with the public;
  • Ability to develop and implement appropriate intervention plans based on identified needs;
  • Knowledge of various evaluation tools;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication;
  • Demonstrated ability to be non-judgmental and open-minded;
  • Working knowledge of local primary health care program delivery, community-based services, as well as substance use and mental health services;
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
  • Physical ability to perform the assigned work;
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to use own vehicle for work;
  • Good work history (performance and attendance);
  • Adherence to professional ethical principles, the Network's management philosophy, and organizational values

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide low to moderate patient-centered mental health counselling and intervention in anepisodic manner. The LCT is not expected to roster long-term patients but will insteadsolve immediate or emergent patient issues
  • Conduct and facilitate individual, group, and family therapy where appropriate
  • Provide mental health assessments, counseling, referrals, and intervention services within and outside the RHA
  • Complete and maintain documentation in a timely and adequate manner, per Horizon
  • documentation standards
  • Collaborate with mental health clinicians and primary care providers to best serve
  • patients
  • Refer to services and programs in community
  • Report any concerns to the Primary Health Care Manager NB. These job duties are the basic and prime duties of the job; related and allied duties may be assigned from time to time as may become necessary to the operation of the service.

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Influencing Skills
  • Mentoring & Coaching
  • Patient/Client Focus
  • Planning and Prioritizing Work
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Interested? Apply Today!

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

About Horizon's Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon's recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon's hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.