Average hourly wage

$50.00

Job description

These individuals assess and diagnose the psychological functioning and behavioural, emotional, and cognitive disorders of clients. They counsel and treat them to help maintain or improve their functioning (psychological, social, emotional, etc.). Information, health promotion, prevention of suicide, illness, accidents, and social problems are part of their professional practice. These individuals are either self-employed or work in:

• The public service (federal, provincial, or municipal)
• The health network
• The education community (primary, secondary, college, university)
• Private firms
• Companies
• Consulting firms
• Non-profit organizations

Personality profiles (RIASEC)

Investigative

People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.

Social

People with this profile prefer to be in contact with others, in particular to entertain, help or teach them.

Artistic

People with this profile prefer to express their emotions and thoughts through various art forms. They like to use their imagination.

Main tasks

• Help people manage difficulties, develop or adapt personally, socially, and professionally.
• Offer mediation services.
• Administer standardized psychological tests to assess cognitive functions such as attention and memory.
• Develop and evaluate intervention programs.
• Recommend consultations with a physician if clients require medication.
• Research and publish educational texts and articles.
• Give lectures and workshops.
• Provide consulting services to various organizations.

Formation

Most training programs are offered in French only.

University

Targeted regions

More information

Click here for complete details