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Title posted on indeed.com - Lawyer Counsellor
Posted on September 12, 2024 by Employer details Lawyers Assistance Program of B.C.
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The Lawyers Assistance Program of British Columbia is hiring a *Lawyer Counsellor *to provide counselling to lawyers, their families and staff. *Candidates must have practiced as a lawyer and have experience in providing counselling *with preference given to *registered* counsellors, psychologists or social workers. Candidates must possess empathy, excellent communication and other counselling skills, coupled with a willingness and desire to further their education and personal growth. Salary: $75,000 to $110,000 per year. The candidate must: · have empathy · be a good listener · be able to keep all clientele information confidential · have excellent communication skills · counselling and/or peer counselling skills with a preference to those with experience with impaired professionals · possess a willingness and desire to learn about lawyer well-being and how to be a helpful resource; and · be a public speaker or workshop facilitator. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES of Lawyer Counsellor: · Report and be responsible to the Executive Director. · Provide such assistance and support to the Executive Director as required. · Act as the initial contact for intake. · Be accessible to all members of the legal community (lawyers, judges, law students, legal staff) seeking assistance. · Meet with and provide support, education, referral or counselling to members seeking assistance. · Research and have familiarity with referral resources such as individual health care providers (physicians, counsellors, therapists, etc.) and treatment programs available to assist in the development of a resource listing that is available to members or prospective members needing evaluation, treatment or aftercare. · Market the Lawyers Assistance Program of BC throughout the Province. · Plan and present educational programs for the legal community, with respect to potential lawyer impairment, as well as treatment and prevention measures. · Continue with personal and professional, education, training, and development. · Adhere to the values and principles of the Lawyers Assistance Program of BC, including confidentiality, personal responsibility, compassion, knowledge, and being present. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $75,000.00-$110,000.00 per year Benefits: * Dental care * Disability insurance * Extended health care * Life insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * On call Licence/Certification: * Certificate of Standing (preferred) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC- LocationVancouver, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$75,000 to $110,000YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9444385378
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