Child, Youth and Adult Clinical Counsellor

Child, Youth and Adult Clinical Counsellor
Job Number # 
14039
Employer 
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
Job Location(s) 
Port Alberni
Number of Positions 
1
Date Posted 
Jul 31, 2019
Apply By 
Aug 12, 2019
Start Date 
2016-04-12
Wage 
Competitive benefit package; and, salary based on qualifications and experience
NOC Code 
4153
Source 
Employer
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Details 

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a Child, Youth & Adult Clinical Counsellor to provide support to children, youth, adults, and Families living in the Northern Nuu-chah-nulth region.  Based out of the NTC Northern Region office (Gold River/Tsaxana), this permanent, full-time position will promote wellness through a balance of First Nation and western methods; and, requires travel by boat and plane into communities.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical counselling with individual and/or family and/or group sessions as appropriate
  • Provide counselling with children and youth suffering from emotional and behavioral disorders
  • Provide clinical counselling services with NTC Mental Health Services Programs, including establishment of a regularly maintained schedule of services to Northern Region communities
  • Consultation and Liaison with NCN communities, schools and other agencies
  • Implement culturally safe practices that reflect NCN healing traditions and western mainstream approaches

Competitive benefit package; and, salary based on qualifications and experience: salary range $49,000 - $80,000.  For further information contact: Vina Robinson, Manager of Teechuktl (Mental Health) by email: Vina.Robinson@nuuchahnulth.org.

Qualifications 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree in a field related to counselling and recovery, such as psychology, counselling, or social work
  • 5 years front line experience, at least 3 working with aboriginal people
  • Thoroughly familiar with health services and referrals processes
  • Possess and practice a personal wellness plan
  •   Possess strong personal boundaries and have familiarity with ethical issues that arise from working with high-risk populations
  • Provide acceptable references and a criminal record check
  •   Possess a car and valid driver’s licence, and provide acceptable references and criminal record check
How to Apply 

Apply by August 12, 2019 by sending your cover letter, resume and three references (available to contact) to:

 

Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council

P.O. Box 1383

Port Alberni, BC  V9Y 7M2

Attn.: Human Resource Manager

Fax: (250) 723-0463

Email: apply@nuuchahnulth.org

                     (We regret that we will only respond to those applicants chosen for an interview)