HR Matters

VACANCY NOTICE
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for employment in the post of CLINICAL COUNSELLOR at the Millennium Heights Medical Complex.

OBJECTIVES:
• Provide a high quality of patient care services in a respectful, safe, and compassionate environment.
• Work under the direction of and reports to the Clinical Psychologist.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide counselling for referred clients under moderate supervision and develop and implement therapeutic treatment plans to support the promotion of good mental health.
• Provide services via outpatient and bedside consultations and inpatient rounds.
• Provide counseling to individuals and groups exhibiting symptoms of stress, substance abuse or requiring consultations for family situations.
• Interview clients upon admission and in outpatient clinics to update medical histories, modify treatment plans as necessary and ensure continuation of treatment which is individualized and appropriate.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for clients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team in an effort to review and improve care.
• Conduct in-patient rounds independently and with relevant multi-disciplinary team members (physicians, social workers, psychotherapists, psychologists, counseLlors).
• Counsel clients and family members during the treatment process to help them understand the process of dealing with and supporting the clients.
• Discuss with clients and families/carers techniques for coping after therapy to reduce the readmission rate.
• Maintain patients’ records, preparing reports, monitoring progress toward treatment goals through assessment and interviews to ensure progress and achievement of goals.
• Provide crisis intervention and group session therapy through meetings and consultations to ensure support and assistance to patients and their families.
• Collaborate with team members through meetings, workshops and consultations to improve and review the treatment provided to clients accessing the services.
• Provide support by referring and directing clients and family to available community resources and specialized services through formal processes.
• Receive and respond to referrals from clinicians in a timely manner.
• Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers and maintain good practices in the handling of confidential information.
• Ensure that medical documentation and charting is written in a legible and professional manner.
• Participate in the development of care treatment protocols and guidelines.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues.
• Contribute to and promote the patient’s safety agenda.
• Participate in departmental staff meetings and communicate patient care issues to the team.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ensure participation and commitment in the different quality improvement, risk management and patient safety activities.
• Contribute to achieving and maintaining key performance indicators for the department.
• Participate in and facilitate production of data/information required to validate delivery of duties and functions and inform the planning and management of service delivery.
• Contribute to the development of efficient pathways of care in accordance with the current best practices and national guidelines.
• Participate in the unit’s strategic approach towards education, training, and development.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations.
• Perform additional duties as required and assigned by the Clinical Psychologist and or Head of Department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of mental health law as well as national and international trends in the provision of comprehensive care for mental health patients.
• Knowledge of therapy models and the ability to understand and employ them.
• Sound verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced ability to collaborate with colleagues and maintain mutual trust and respect with peers and patients.
• Ability to foster effective relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Ability to think and act quickly in a stressful environment.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioural Sciences or related field.
• Master’s in Clinical Counseling, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Clinical Social Work or Clinical Mental Health Counseling or closely related mental health discipline.
• Registered Practitioner with the Allied Health Council.
• Preferred minimum of 2 years or more of work experience as a clinical counsellor.

SALARY

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

When submitting your application please indicate the title of the position which you are applying for in the SUBJECT LINE. Interested persons are invited to submit a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, along with certified copies of documents pertaining to qualifications, plus two (2) recent references via email [email protected] and addressed to:

Senior Manager – Human Resources
Millennium Heights Medical Complex
Millennium Highway
Castries, St. Lucia

The deadline to send applications is November 17th, 2022.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.