Mental Health Counsellor - Child & Youth
About The Position
Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) is seeking a Mental Health Counsellor to provide a range of mental health services to community members, including individuals, families, and groups within a First Nations cultural and socioeconomic setting. This role is part of a multi-disciplinary team and involves identifying, assessing, and monitoring client needs in collaboration with caregivers and other service providers. The counsellor will conduct interviews, gather case history, identify areas for counselling, and assist therapists with treatment plans. A bio/psycho/social/spiritual approach will be used for clinical assessments, and treatment plans will be developed collaboratively with the client. The role includes developing and implementing counselling plans and programs, and providing individual and group counselling interventions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Clinical Psychology
- Registered with BCASW, ICBOC, ACCT or CPCA
- Two years of related experience with responsibility for providing a range of community-based mental health services.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates whose backgrounds may not align perfectly with the qualifications listed are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Identifies, assesses and monitors clients’ needs in conjunction with parents/caregivers and/or other service providers (e.g., CYMH Therapist, CMH Therapist, MCFD, school, etc.).
- Interviews clients and their parent(s)/caregiver(s) and other relevant/involved professionals to gather case history information.
- Identifies area of concern to be addressed by counselling.
- Assists therapists in carrying out, monitoring, and evaluating treatment relative to counselling support and education.
- Completes clinical assessments using a bio/psycho/social/spiritual approach and develops treatment plans in collaboration with the client.
- Develops and implements counselling plans and programs necessary to meet client goals and objectives.
- Provides individual and group counselling interventions using counselling techniques depending on client or family need.
Benefits
- Generous, flexible time off options promoting work-life-family balance
- Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period)
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Meaningful educational and professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
