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Education: Bachelor's degree. Work setting: Social service or charity agency. Tasks: Conduct research on related specialized therapies. Consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans . Diagnose any behaviour disorders. Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient's outcomes. Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems. Interview patients . Record observations. Review reports from health care professionals to determine patients' current and potential functioning levels. Supervise other counsellors, social service staff and assistants. Use standard psychological tests for assessment. Prepare a treatment plan for each patient. Provide education to clients regarding health promotion and injury prevention, management and treatment. Provide therapy. Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment. Implement treatment plans. Perform administrative tasks. Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes. Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment. Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals. Computer and technology knowledge: Electronic medical records. MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS Windows. MS Word. MS Office. Type of treatment experience: Psychotherapy. Systematic/interactional therapy. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Judgement. Values and ethics. Flexibility. Interpersonal awareness. Reliability. Team player. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Life insurance. Mileage paid. Pension plan. Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance. Maternity and parental benefits. Other benefits: Free parking available. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Travel insurance. Wellness program.