Psychologist - Counselling

Education: Master's degree
- Experience: 5 years or more
- or equivalent experience
**Work setting**:

- Rural area
- Residential treatment centre
- Mental health institution, facility or clinic
- Rehabilitation centre and special health institution
**Tasks**:

- Examine and assess behaviour to diagnose behavioural, emotional and cognitive disorders
- Supervise graduate students, research assistants, para-professional staff and other psychologists
- Provide therapy
- Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment
- Perform administrative tasks
- Maintain accurate records
- Administer standard psychological tests for assessment
**Supervision**:

- 5-10 people
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Membership in a provincial or territorial psychological association
**Type of treatment experience**:

- Behaviour modification or behavioural therapy
- Cognitive therapy
- Crisis intervention counselling
- Group dynamics
- Psychotherapy
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Work under pressure
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Values and ethics
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 8 to 40 hours per week