Registered Clinical Counsellor Lifemark Health Group, Provincial Mental Health Programs & Services Location:: Lifemark Harvey Avenue (1634 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6G2)
Status: Permanent Full-time @ 30hrs/week
Location type: In-Clinic (primarily), with possibility of Hybrid
Compensation: $36-60/hour
In this role, the RCC will be supporting our interdisciplinary team and be responsible for the provision of intake assessments and treatment services for clients with a variety of psychological and physical diagnosis. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with clients referred from third party funders, who are in a return-to-work process, following a head injury or other type of injury in an accident. Our site boasts a robust referral network and several specialty programs, with an opportunity for growth. This individual will be involved in the Customized Rehabilitation program, formerly referred to as Occupational Rehab.
Responsibilities: - Provide clients with assessment, consultation and psychoeducational services to support on-going program needs for PCMP, PCVRS, LTD, PTSD , and ICBC services.
- Active participation in regular team conferences involving client and members of the interdisciplinary teams
- Communicate effectively with staff members, clients, employers, referral sources, family members and other counsellors
- Psychological case management input and direction to the therapy teams pertaining to initial assessment, treatment planning, clients' progress, conflict resolution, stakeholder discussions and problem solving, and discharge planning
- Quality reporting and communication
- Orientation and mentoring to assist other team members to effectively manage clients' psychosocial issues
Qualifications/Experience: - Master's Degree in Counselling / Clinical Psychology
- Minimum of 3 months of experience in return to work / physical rehabilitation setting
- PCMP, PCVRS, LTD, PTSD , and ICBC services an asset
- Previous experience providing treatment to individuals who have experienced a head injury/concussion.
- Professional registration as a full RCC with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) or CCC with the CCPA, with authorisation for independent practice
- Ability to use creative and structured approaches to assist clients to self-manage
- Ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other correspondence
- Ability to communicate using different styles and methods to suit individual clients and situations
- Experience with chronic pain and post concussive symptoms are an asset
*Generous benefits package provided to permanent full-time and part-time employees
If you would like to join our team of passionate professionals,
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