Counselor

• Provide online clinical services to youth and young adults affected by mental health and substance use concerns
• Assess clients and determine referral needs
• Provide online individual counselling, group and family interventions, education, and follow-up support
• Formulate and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments online or by phone
• Provide brief intervention, crisis intervention, psychotherapy, family work, education, and support
• Apply trauma-informed and culturally safe care principles
• Develop care options and facilitate access to community services and rehabilitative programs
• Provide referrals to community treatment agencies and services
• Deliver, develop, and coordinate online group interventions
• Maintain clinical records and data in accordance with established standards and legislation
• Participate in committees, case conferences, practice evaluation, and quality improvement
• Develop psychoeducational resources and coordinate seminars
• Collaborate on staff and physician education and training related to mental health and addiction
• Teach and supervise student interns as assigned
• Participate in professional development and the ongoing development and evaluation of Foundry Virtual Care services
• Report to the Clinical Coordinator, Virtual Clinic Services

PHC

Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Counsellor – Virtual Care