Mental Health Therapist - Child & Youth

Carrier Sekani Family Services • Area B (Broman Lake/Sheraton), BC

1d • CA$46 - CA$59 • Hybrid

About The Position

Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to join a multi-disciplinary team. This role involves providing a range of mental health services to children, youth, and their families within a First Nations cultural and socioeconomic setting. The therapist will address various issues including trauma, anger, spirituality, abuse, stress, grief, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and addiction. The position is based in Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Takla Landing, or Burns Lake and is a full-time, 35-hour per week role.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Educational Counseling, or Clinical Psychology
• Registered with respective professional body (CCPA, BCACC, 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

• Individuals whose backgrounds may not align perfectly with the qualifications listed above are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Delivers a variety of evidence-based counselling and intervention approaches tailored to meet the unique needs of each client (e.g., CBT, DBT, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, EMDR, play therapy).
• Liaises with a multidisciplinary team of health and social service professionals to assist with case planning, assessment, treatment implementation, including follow-up and case management. Participates in ICT meetings.
• Responds to acute mental health concerns, including suicidal ideation, self-harm, and substance use; conducts risk assessments and develops safety plans as needed.
• Conduct periodic evaluations of client intervention programs to ensure ongoing effectiveness.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level