Clinical Counsellor, Primary Care-Surrey

6 months ago


Surrey, Canada Fraser Health Full time

Detailed Overview

The Clinical Counsellor provides consultation, assessment, short term case management and brief intervention services on complex cases to individuals and families who present with and are affected by serious and persistent mental disorders and/or substance use; assesses referred clients and/or accepts the client for short term case management or makes referrals to other community services where appropriate. As part of the interdisciplinary shared care team, collaborates in the development of shared care plans and provides comprehensive case consultation and follow-up support on treatment decisions. Provides client and family-centered care through a trauma-informed approach and evidence-informed practices; establishes a dignifying, purposeful and trusting relationship with clients, promoting self-determination and independence; encourages knowledge exchange in day-to day activities, and empowers clients and natural supports to engage and connect within their communities; ensures clients and their family members are supported in navigating the health care system. Responsibilities Provides short term brief intervention and support to clients affected by mental illness and/or substance use, including people in crisis, utilizing crisis intervention and short-term cognitive behavioural therapy based on treatment goals. Assesses client needs and available services and contributes to the shared care plan with the clients input. Facilitates clients' utilization of appropriate community services and rehabilitative programs through methods such as researching available services, liaising with the service and program providers and providing advice and consultation to colleagues in order to ensure clients receive appropriate and timely service delivery and continuity of care. Screens referrals from the interdisciplinary team by gathering background information, determining service priorities and providing rapid response to urgent referrals, providing outreach, crisis intervention, and short-term treatment stabilization, and referral. Carries out treatment plans and interventions, provision of support and crisis intervention, including facilitation of hospitalization where necessary. Follows-up, monitors, and evaluates treatment outcomes. Communicates and consults with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary shared care team regarding client care and progress. Provides referral to appropriate agencies and collaborative information sharing of psychiatric situations including substance use/dependence . Delivers psychoeducation sessions to clients and their families by using various group processes and theory. Identifies gaps and problems with service and recommends solutions to assist in the development and maintenance of a coordinated mental health care system within the community. Provides education and information sessions regarding mental health issues to the interdisciplinary shared care team, and to government/non-government agencies, in conjunction with other community groups and agencies as needed. Assists in the evaluation of the program and in monitoring quality improvement activities, standards of practice, policies and procedures. Maintains written reports and statistics and prepares written reports and clinical documentation according to established policies and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience Master's in Counselling Psychology, Social Work or other related discipline from an accredited educational institution. Eligible for registration with relevant professional association. Two years of recent related experience in community and/or hospital settings providing programs for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Skills and Abilities Comprehensive clinical counselling and therapy skills including crisis counselling. Demonstrated clinical skills in working with the seriously mentally ill. Thorough knowledge of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) as a therapeutic modality. Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of mental health psychiatric assessment skills, crisis intervention techniques, de-escalation techniques, brief/short-term therapy skills and interventions, abnormal psychology, general counselling theory/principles, DSM V multi-axial diagnosis, community response procedures, community resource utilization and knowledge of psycho-pharmacology used in psychiatric treatment. Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of substance use, relapse prevention and harm reduction. Ability to undertake client assessment tools. Demonstrated ability to deal with others effectively, including establishing and maintaining rapport with psychotic, crisis-prone, non-compliant people, and working collaboratively and co-operatively with other care providers to facilitate and enhance interdisciplinary, inter-departmental, and interagency communication and problem solving. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to network with other services and agencies. Ability to work on interdisciplinary teams. Ability to deal with others effectively. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work. Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications. Ability to work independently under the direction of physicians, nurse practitioner and/or psychiatrist. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

  • Surrey, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour Why Fraser Health?: If you are someone who is looking for a challenge that is equally as rewarding, then this might be the opportunity for you. We hire great people for excellent jobs and need your help to expand our ability to deliver prompt and professional services. We are...


  • Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Job Title: Clinical Counsellor, Primary Care-SurreyJob Summary:The Clinical Counsellor provides consultation, assessment, and short-term case management services to individuals and families affected by serious and persistent mental disorders and/or substance use. They assess referred clients and/or accept clients for short-term case management or make...

  • Clinical Counsellor

    3 months ago


    Surrey, Canada Love This therapy Full time

    **Love This Therapy** is an innovative, effective and reputable Counselling Clinic located in South Surrey/ White Rock, B.C., Canada. As a team of therapists, we care to find **effective ways of loving the lives we have into the lives we want**, and to inspire others to do the same. We aspire to 'walk our talk'. **"Love This"** is an invitation to **relate...

  • Clinical Counsellor

    6 months ago


    Surrey, Canada Re: Function Health Group Inc. Full time

    **Re: Function Health Group is seeking a Registered Clinical Counsellor, in a contractor capacity, to join our team of professionals in our Occupational Rehab 2 (OR2) Program in Surrey.** *** **Start Date: ASAP** **Location: 13737 96 Avenue, Surrey (City Centre 1 across from Surrey Memorial Hospital** **What You'll Be Doing** We are looking for an...


  • Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Job Title: Dietitian, Obesity Clinic-Primary Care-SurreyJob Summary:The Dietitian provides assessment, consultation, and nutrition education to Obesity Clinic clients and staff. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Obesity Clinic and Primary Care team to ensure that staff and clients have access to the most current, research-based...


  • Surrey, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $40.75 - $50.87 / hour Why Fraser Health?: Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered...


  • Surrey, Canada Course Full time

    b> Clinical Substance Use Counsellor, Masters Degree MHSU – SurreyCompany: Fraser HealthJob description:


  • Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Phoenix Society Full time

    Job TitleRegistered Clinical CounsellorAbout the JobWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Registered Clinical Counsellor to join our team in Surrey, BC. As a key member of our clinical services team, you will provide individual and group counselling services to clients experiencing mental health challenges and substance use...


  • Surrey, Canada pt Health Full time

    Registered Clinical Counsellor  Lifemark Health Group, Provincial Mental Health Programs & Services Permanent Full Time*, Part Time*, Casual and Independent Contractor options available Virtual team/program environment (primarily) and in-person clinic services (occasionally) Lifemark Health Group is seeking a personable and...

  • Clinical Counsellor

    6 months ago


    Surrey, Canada Phoenix Society Full time

    **Title**: Counsellor **Reports to**: Manager, Mental Health & Substance Use **Salary**: Starting at $66,300 per year - Do you possess the gift of empathy that allows you to make genuine connections with people? Are you motivated by using your talents to support others in their personal growth? Come work for one of BC’s top not-for-profit...


  • Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Job Title: Registered Nurse, Primary Care-SurreyAbout the JobFraser Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team in Primary Care-Surrey. As a key member of our inter-professional team, you will provide direct patient care to clients of the Urgent Primary Care Centre, providing timely and longitudinal primary care to unattached and attached...


  • Surrey, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Detailed Overview The Dietitian provides assessment, consultation and nutrition education to Obesity Clinic clients and staff; researches, prepares and provides related resource materials for staff and clients; works collaboratively with all members of the Obesity Clinic and overall Primary Care team to ensure that staff and clients have access to the most...

  • Clinical Therapist

    1 month ago


    Surrey, British Columbia, Canada pt Health Full time

    Registered Clinical Counsellor OpportunityLifemark Health Group is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Clinical Counsellor to join our interdisciplinary team in Surrey, BC.Key Responsibilities:Provide assessment, consultation, and psychoeducational services to clients with diverse psychological and physical diagnoses.Participate in regular team...

  • Clinical Associates

    5 months ago


    Surrey, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Why Fraser Health?: **Surrey Memorial Hospital Internal Medicine Unit - Clinical Associate Job Description** As a Clinical Associate at the Surrey Memorial Hospital Internal Medicine Unit you will work as a part of an inter-disciplinary team providing acute medical services, working collaboratively with the attending Internist, nursing, and allied health...


  • Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Dietitian to join our team at Fraser Health. As a Dietitian, you will play a key role in providing assessment, consultation, and nutrition education to clients and staff in our Obesity Clinic.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct patient/client screening, nutritional assessment, and education to Obesity Clinic...


  • Surrey, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time

    Concurrent Disorder Counsellor RoleBC Mental Health & Substance Use Services is seeking a skilled Concurrent Disorder Counsellor to join our team in Surrey, BC.Key ResponsibilitiesFacilitate psycho-education and manualized substance use and mental health group treatment, working with groups to review learning needs and aid in understanding of...

  • Clinical Counsellor

    3 months ago


    Surrey, Canada Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre (FRAFCA) Full time

    **A**bout **U**s: The Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association is a non-profit organization that provides a diverse range of culturally safe and supportive services to Indigenous People residing in the Fraser Region. As a Friendship Center, we work to strengthen connections to culture, community and wellness and work from a decolonizing...


  • Surrey, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $52.81 - $65.96 / hour Why Fraser Health?: We currently have an exciting **Full Time** opportunity for a dynamic individual to join the team as a **Clinical Health Psychologist** for the Primary Care & Community Health Networks in **Surrey**,** British Columbia.** **Build on your education and...

  • Clinic Manager

    5 months ago


    Surrey, Canada Clover Hills Rehabilitation Full time

    '''Duties''' As a Clinic Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a para - medical clinic. Your duties will include: - Supervising administrative personnel and providing support to Practitioners (Chiros, Physios, RMT's, Acu, Counsellor, Kins, etc) - Managing the clinic admin schedule and ensuring efficient patient flow -...


  • Surrey, British Columbia, Canada pt Health Full time

    About pt HealthLifemark Health Group is a leading provider of physiotherapy and rehabilitation services in Canada.Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Registered Clinical Counsellor to join our team at the Lifemark Physiotherapy Nordel Way Clinic in Surrey, BC.ResponsibilitiesConduct assessments, consultations, and provide psychoeducational services to...