Clinical Counsellor (Master�s), OSI Clinic
On-siteVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Conduct intake functions for the BC OSI clinic, performing initial screening, triage, and referrals to link clients with appropriate resources. Deliver evidence-based psychotherapy, psycho-social support, and therapeutic interventions to clients referred for operational stress injury, while providing education to individuals, couples, families, and community professionals. Assess client progress and maintain cooperative relationships with stakeholders including Veteran Affairs Canada, RCMP, and the Department of National Defense. Adhere to established standards of professional practice and follow guidelines of the National Centre for Operational Stress Injuries.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology from an accredited University
- Five (5) years' recent related clinical experience working with psychological stress and trauma and working with members of the military or police services
- Current certification as a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
- Eligibility for registration as a Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
- Demonstrated knowledge of empirically supported interventions for individuals, couples and families experiencing operational stress injuries
- Demonstrated knowledge of the culture of Canadian Forces, veterans, RCMP; their peacekeeping experience, war experience and psychosocial impact
- Demonstrated knowledge of substance use and addictions issues and treatment
- Demonstrated knowledge of research process and methodology
- Demonstrated ability to function as a team member, leader and facilitator
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with, and deal effectively with, co-workers, clients and their families, both one-on-one and in groups
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
- Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with conflict situations
- Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others
- Basic computer literacy
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