Counsellor

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Canada Head Injury Rehabilitation Ontario Full time

1. Provide counseling to clients:

- Conduct psychosocial assessments of clients and develop appropriate intervention plans and reports;
- In collaboration with clients, their families and clinical team, assess treatment needs and develop individual care and service plans;
- Provide clients with outcome oriented, time-limited counselling;
- Communicate necessary and relevant information to clients, agencies, staff, interprofessional team members, and family where appropriate;
- Coordinate and monitor care plan delivery;
- Administer outcome tools where appropriate;
- Participate as needed in case conferences;
- Strong interpersonal skills to function as a productive member of an inter-professional team with an understanding of relevant roles required;
- Skills in alternative communication styles an asset (for persons with fluency and/or articulation disorders, hard of hearing, mild aphasias, executive dysfunction, or impaired comprehension);
- Experience working with persons with impaired insight and judgement required;
- Facilitate therapeutic groups based on identified needs, and report on results of the group as appropriate.

2. Provide education to staff as part of treatment implementation:

- Liaise with management, clinical team and employees to ensure that recommendations for residential clients are understood and can be implemented;
- Develop Emergency Support Plans in collaboration with the clinical team, and implement with residential staff.

3. Act as a resource regarding community services for clients, staff, and partners:

- Comprehensive knowledge of regional community resources in Hamilton and Niagara areas;
- Aid client with navigating external service providers/refer as required;
- Keep abreast of changes in legislation that have the potential to impact clients;
- Balance client needs and choices with available resources, ensuring clients’ values and preferences are respected;
- Provide consultation to inter-professional team members and care coordination to individuals;
- Inform the agency of service trends that may influence program development;
- Demonstrates professional and ethical business practices;
- Adopt a collaborative interdisciplinary approach with internal and external team members.

4. Indirect/Administrative Services:

- Maintain accurate funding and quality statistics as required by the agency;
- Prepare and maintain client records for individuals served based on documentation protocols and regulatory authority;
- Travel as needed to residential sites across the Hamilton and Niagara areas;
**Minimum Qualifications**:

- A bachelor's degree in social services, mental health services, social work, or equivalent education;
- Three years’ work experience in social or health services;
- Additional training in the following areas an asset:

- Trauma-informed counselling practices (e.g. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
- Addictions, harm reduction, and/or suicide intervention
- Excellent relationship building skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in computer software programs such as word, excel and power point
- Access to a reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s licence is required
- Valid First Aid/CPR certificate is an asset
- We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however, only applicants selected to be interviewed will be contacted. HIRO values the diversity of our employees and clients; we strive to nurture an environment in which differences in culture and lived experience are understood, respected, supported and appreciated. Head Injury Rehabilitation Ontario offers accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $30.51 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hamilton, ON L8R 1B1

Application deadline: 2024-04-30
Expected start date: 2024-06-01

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