Associate Counsellor

at  Homewood Ravensview

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.
We have immediate, rewarding career opportunity for an Associate Counsellor to join our great team at Ravensview, part of Homewood Health, the national leader in mental health and addictions treatment in Canada.

WHY WORK WITH US

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!
As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.
Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.

• Facilitate specific psycho-educational and group-based clinical sessions
• Provide 1:1 patient support as per care plans
• Coordinate referrals to community agencies
• Assist interdisciplinary staff with various programs including group therapy and recreational activities
• Maintain records and documentation; cover for prime therapy team as needed
• Assist with creating patient-specific care plans
• Aid nursing staff with morning routine and medication reminders
• Ensure patient, staff and visitor safety by following infection control and emergency response protocols
• Maintain a clean work environment, complying with infection control practices
• Respond to medical emergencies, escalate when necessary and report incidents as required
• Observe and report patient conditions and unsafe conditions; respond to crises and problematic behavior
• Provide emotional support to patients while maintaining professional boundaries
• Foster professional relationships, ensuring confidentiality and respecting patients’ beliefs
• Contribute to service standards, personal professional development and educational initiatives