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Referrals and Administrative Clinical Assistant
Posted: January 12, 2025 - Position open until filled
Position Type:
Full time, 35 hours per week
Starting Salary:
$24 per hour
Reports To:
Director of Clinical Services
Job Description
Manages the Client Referrals Coordination
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Handles the communication required about the Referral process from the inquiry through phone, email, or in- person
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Monitors the referrals sent to VICCIR through fax, email, online referral platform, and in-person
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Responsible for receiving and accepting referrals for counselling services
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Responsible for the communication connected to Referrals received and in communicating with the partner organization that sent the referrals
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Responsible for updating the Client Referral list
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Responsible for the management of the Client Referral files
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Responsible for communicating with new Counsellor that is assigned to a new client
Manages Clinical Files of Clients
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Handles creating and organizing the files for new Clients
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Responsible for receiving, recording, and overseeing the filing of clients’ clinical notes and documents
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Responsible for the upkeep of existing client file
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Coordinates with the Financial department the clients and the organization that needed invoicing
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Responsible for reconciling the records from the office with the records provided by counsellors and interpreters at the end of each month
Coordinates with the Counsellors and Practicum students
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Responsible in coordinating the logistics needed and on boarding of new counselling practicum students
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Responsible in coordinating the logistics needed and on boarding of new counsellors
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Responsible for handling the inquiries and requests of counsellors, as well as coordinating the needs of the counsellors for their activities connected to their client/s sessions
Coordinates and work with the different staff in the organization
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Responsible for the data collection, maintaining and consolidating monthly counselling and group session data, and statistical information needed for the grants reporting and application
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Assist the Director of Clinical Services in their needs
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Coordinate with the Administrative Team with any work concerning administration
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Coordinate with the Practicum students Supervisor with things concerning practicum students
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Assist supervisors on their request
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Coordinate with the Director of Community Connection & Social Action Division and Social Services and Volunteer Coordinator with any concerns involving volunteers and social work request connected to the clients
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Other duties as assigned.
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
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Completion of a two-year college or university program in social work, child and youth care, psychology or other social science or health-related discipline.
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Ability to speak, read and write fluently in English
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Very helpful if also able to speak another language
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Successful completion of Criminal Records Check
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Ability to comply with the Privacy and Confidentiality Policies of the Counselling Centre
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Ability to relate to the clients of the Center whenever necessary. Empathy and compassion necessary
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
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Excellent listening and communication skills
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Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize when dealing with multiple competing tasks.
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Experience in multi-cultural and trauma-informed approaches and practices.
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Basic computer skills, using MS Office (e.g., Word, Power-point, Excel or equivalent) and PDF
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Operates standard office equipment
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Ability to be efficient yet flexible in support of a busy clinical environment
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Ability to be self-directed yet capable of working with the various staff and directors
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Ability to handle details
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A problem- solver and have a result-oriented attitude
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Punctual with strong attendance story
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Ability to work effectively and collegially with a variety of professional staff and ability to gracefully assist clients, counsellors and staff
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a resume and cover letter to Dr. Soraya Centeno at scenteno@viccir.org.