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Family, Marriage and Other Related Counsellors  (NOC 4153)
Yukon Territory
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Family, marriage and other related counsellors assist individuals and groups of clients to identify, understand and overcome personal problems and achieve personal objectives. They are employed by counselling centres, social service agencies, group homes, government agencies, family therapy centres, and health care and rehabilitation facilities, or they may work in private practice.

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Family, marriage and other related counsellors perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
  • Conduct vocational testing and psychometric assessment
  • Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
  • Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions
  • Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling programs and interventions, and clients' progress in resolving identified problems and movement toward defined objectives
  • Follow up on results of counselling programs and clients' adjustments
  • Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports
  • May supervise other counsellors, social service staff and assistants
  • May provide public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counselling services, issues and methods
  • May provide witness testimony in court proceedings
  • May conduct research, publish research papers, educational texts and articles and deliver presentations at conferences.
  • May participate in fundraising activities.

Family, marriage and other related counsellors often specialize in dealing with a specific client group such as injured workers, or with specific problems, such as drug and alcohol addiction, marital difficulties or behavioural disorders.

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Outlook & Prospects for Family, Marriage and Other Related Counsellors in Yukon Territory

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Family, Marriage and Other Related Counsellors in Yukon Territory as well as in the rest of the Yukon.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Yukon Territory N/A N/A
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Local Labour Market News

Week of Dec 10 – Dec 14, 2012

  • Construction of Dawson City Hospital is nearing completion, with operations set to begin in May 2013. The new facility will create employment opportunities for up to 30 people and enhance acute care services in northern Yukon.

Week of Nov 05 – Nov 09, 2012

  • A new five-year agreement has been ratified with physicians in the Yukon with the aim of addressing the territory’s physician retention difficulties. The new deal increases fees paid to physicians by six percent over the next five years.

Week of Sep 10 – Sep 14, 2012

Week of May 28 – Jun 01, 2012

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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