Competition #:  29-0383CB
Bargaining Unit:  CUPE

Zone:  Moncton 
Location/Department:  Manse Building – 154 Queen Street / Mental Health Program
 
Position Type:  Part-time (0.5), Bilingual, Temporary, (September 1, 2009 – December, 2012)
Job Title/Classification:  Human Services Counsellor / 3013
Hours Of Work:  Rotating shifts, Subject to change

Job Purpose:

Provides a range of support services to individuals with complex mental health issues.  As a member of the ACT team, support the implementation of identified treatment processes and assist program participants to access needed services, education and supports.  In consultation and under the supervision of clinical ACT team members, provide crisis intervention as well as supportive counselling and consultation services to clients and their families.

Essential Qualifications:

• High school graduation plus and additional human services program/course of over six months and up to one year or equivalent.  
• Must have two (2) years experience as a Human Services Counsellor in Mental Health.
• Written and spoken competence in English and spoken competence in French are required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to establish supportive and trusting relationships with persons with severe mental illnesses.
• Must have strong organizational skills, initiative and good judgement.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.  
• Good previous work records with the ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• All mandatory certifications must be up to date.

Note:  There will be no further postings for this position should there be no fully qualified applicants. If you wish to be considered for this position and have most of the qualifications as posted and the registration or licensure where required, you are encouraged to apply at this time.

Applications for this position must be submitted in writing to hrapplications@serha.ca, please quote Competition # 29-0383CB.  RHA B (Moncton Zone) appreciates expressed interest, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.  This position shall remain open until filled.  Human Resources Department, RHA B (Moncton Zone), 135 MacBeath Avenue, Moncton, NB, E1C 6Z8, Fax:  (506) 857-5590.