Child & Youth Mental Health Counsellor - Jobs in British Columbia

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The Okanagan Indian Band is currently accepting applications for a Child & Youth Mental Health Counsellor position with our Education Department.The Child & Youth Mental Health Counsellor works as part of a multidisciplinary team, and will be responsible for assessment, treatment, and/or referral services to children, youth clients and their families attending the Cultural Immersion School and Early Childhood Education Centre. The position will collaborate with the OKIB Community Wellness team to provide comprehensive care to children, students, and their families.To provide services and supports that promotes the Okanagan Indian Band`s (OKIB) community wellness vision and plan. Under the direction of the Director of Education, Language and Culture, the School Child and Youth Mental Health Counsellor will provide direct clinical services to OKIB’s Cultural Immersion School and Early Childhood Education Centre’s children, youth, and their families.WHAT WE OFFERThe OKIB offers a welcoming team environment and a rewarding job experience as you join us in providing services to the Okanagan Indian Band. We offer benefits and provide training to enhance your skillset and provide the best service possible to the community.OKIB has a comprehensive benefit package consisting of:3 Weeks’ Vacation PayExtended Health and Dental BenefitsEmployer Matched Pension Plan15 Statutory HolidaysPaid Winter Holiday BreakDiscounted Silver Star Lift PassesCultural LeaveRetention Bonuses after years of service15 paid sick daysPaid personal leaveEmployee Assistance ProgramSUPPORTS NEEDEDProvides direct clinical services such as intake, assessment, treatment, and crisis intervention; consultation/liaison with community agencies, schools, hospitals, and other ministry programsAdministers and scores mental health-related test instruments appropriate to the professionProvides comprehensive assessment and treatment planning and conducts individual, group and family therapyConducts suicide assessments and crisis interventionsMaintains basic knowledge of psycho-tropic medications as prescribed by a physician, maintaining an awareness of the effects of such medicationsMaintains appropriate clinical/client/administrative recordsPromotes and maintains effective working relationships with clients and families, physicians, schools and hospitals to coordinate services, secure input, cooperation, resolve conflicts, influence outcomes, provide community consultation and provide educational services and training on emotional and behavioural disturbancesDevelop and maintain a high level of knowledge, skill, and proficiency in all aspects of child and family services program deliveryComply with code of ethics in respect to professional designation & relevant legislationPerform all duties & responsibilities in accordance with the OKIB policies & proceduresAt times, the Child and Youth Mental Wellness Counsellor may have to be available evenings and/or weekendsPerforms other duties as requiredQUALIFICATIONSEducationYou have education, experience, or carry a willingness to learn. You are community-minded, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator.Masters in Social Work, Educational Counselling, Clinical Psychology or Child and Youth Care or comparable graduate degree at the Master’s level, or equivalentMinimum of 2 years full-time equivalent experience working with children and youth and their families in a school setting, with responsibility for providing a wide range of community based mental health servicesValid BC driver’s license, class 5 and reliable vehicleCurrent First Aid/CPR certificate or willing to obtainCrisis Intervention or Mental Health First AidPreference may be given to those having knowledge of the Okanagan culture and traditionsQuick Apply

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