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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

  • Handles the communication required about the Referral process from the inquiry through phone, email, or in- person 

  • Monitors the referrals sent to VICCIR through fax, email, online referral platform, and in-person 

  • Responsible for receiving and accepting referrals for counselling services 

  • Responsible for the communication connected to Referrals received and in communicating with the partner organization that sent the referrals 

  • Responsible for updating the Client Referral list 

  • Responsible for the management of the Client Referral files 

  • Responsible for communicating with new Counsellor that is assigned to a new client 

 Manages Clinical Files of Clients 

  • Handles creating and organizing the files for new Clients 

  • Responsible for receiving, recording, and overseeing the filing of clients’ clinical notes and documents 

  • Responsible for the upkeep of existing client file 

  • Coordinates with the Financial department the clients and the organization that needed invoicing 

  • 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 

  • Responsible in coordinating the logistics needed and on boarding of new counselling practicum students 

  • Responsible in coordinating the logistics needed and on boarding of new counsellors 

  • 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 

  • Responsible for the data collection, maintaining and consolidating monthly counselling and group session data, and statistical information needed for the grants reporting and application 

  • Assist the Director of Clinical Services in their needs 

  • Coordinate with the Administrative Team with any work concerning administration 

  • Coordinate with the Practicum students Supervisor with things concerning practicum students 

  • Assist supervisors on their request 

  • 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 

  • Other duties as assigned. 

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 QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 
  • 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. 

  • Ability to speak, read and write fluently in English 

  • Very helpful if also able to speak another language 

  • Successful completion of Criminal Records Check 

  • Ability to comply with the Privacy and Confidentiality Policies of the Counselling Centre 

  • Ability to relate to the clients of the Center whenever necessary. Empathy and compassion necessary 

 

 SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 
  • Excellent listening and communication skills 

  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize when dealing with multiple competing tasks. 

  • Experience in multi-cultural and trauma-informed approaches and practices. 

  • Basic computer skills, using MS Office (e.g., Word, Power-point, Excel or equivalent) and PDF 

  • Operates standard office equipment 

  • Ability to be efficient yet flexible in support of a busy clinical environment 

  • Ability to be self-directed yet capable of working with the various staff and directors 

  • Ability to handle details 

  • A problem- solver and have a result-oriented attitude 

  • Punctual with strong attendance story 

  • 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.

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