Salary $1,689,672 – $2,008,489
JOB PURPOSE
Under the general direction of the Supervisor, Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Help Line and the Doctor, Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services; the Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Help Line Counselling Psychologist is responsible to provide first responder counselling to callers in crisis and or overwhelming situations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
- Assist the supervisor in the preparation of Operational Plan for the functioning of the programme;
- Prepare an individual work plan to be approved by supervisor;
- Assist in the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual reports through the analysis of data and other pertinent information;
- Provide on-the-spot crisis counseling;
- Offer advocacy services for victims.
- Act as liaison for callers to access social, health and other services
- Assist in the organization/scheduling and implementation of meetings
- Maintain records in collaboration with the administrator/clerical officer
- Follow-up on service users:
- Did they access referrals;
- Progress with services accessed;
- Outcome of services accessed;
- Ensure proper completion of all log sheets callers information sheets/dockets;
- Participate in the evaluation of callers issues with case studies as a means to sharpen skills and build capacity;
- Represents the mental health services at meeting with MDAs and other agencies as necessary;
- Facilitates and conducts research on mental health issues;
- Delivers educational talks and presentations to civic groups, schools, parent teachers association, churches and other community based organizations on topics related to psychology;
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- In Counselling Psychology;
- At least two (2) years’ experience in telephone counselling;
- At least five (5) years’ experience as a Counselling Psychologist for children and adolescents;
- Licensed to practice as a Psychologist
- Specific training and expertise in crisis intervention would be an asset
Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Friday, March 24, 2023, to:
Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
10A Chelsea Avenue
Kingston 10
The Ministry of Health thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.