Elementary School-Based Mental Health Clinician
About The Position
Elementary School-Based Mental Health Clinicians will work with children who may have a mental health diagnosis, or who are experiencing mental health challenges that significantly affect their ability to function in the school and home setting. The Elementary School-Based Mental Health Clinician will support children to develop skills to achieve and maintain mental wellness by providing a range of specialized treatment modalities that are developmentally appropriate, and evidence based. Clinicians will work closely with school staff, community services and medical professionals to help children and their families to increase their understanding of the child’s mental health issues.
Requirements
- Valid BC Driver's License, regional insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle.
- Must undergo a screening process, including a criminal record search.
Nice To Haves
- Masters-level degree in a relevant discipline (MSW, MA in Counselling or Psychology, etc.) is strongly preferred.
- Candidates with a bachelors-level with extensive (i.e.: 3+ years) mental health counselling experience may be considered.
- Knowledge and experience in suicide risk assessment, safety planning and treatment is a strong asset, as is clinical experience related to supporting youth experiencing complex mental health issues.
- 3-years of clinical experience in mental health and/or family support services.
- Protective Family Support services
- Youth and family counselling
- Child/youth mental health services
- Other relevant community-based services
Responsibilities
- Work with youth who may have a mental health diagnosis, or who are experiencing mental health challenges that significantly affect their ability to function in the school and home setting
- Support youth to develop the skills necessary to achieve and maintain mental wellness by applying a range of developmentally appropriate, and evidence-based specialized treatment modalities.
- Work closely with school staff, community services and medical professionals to help youth and their families increase their understanding of the youth’s mental health issues.
Benefits
- Dental plan
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Extended medical coverage
- Long-term disability plan
- RRSP or TFSA contributions
- 3-weeks paid vacation to start
- Paid sick days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
