Child and Youth Mental Health Counsellor

Child and Youth Mental Health Counsellor
Job Number # 
19180
Employer 
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
Job Location(s) 
Port Alberni
Number of Positions 
1
Date Posted 
Jul 30, 2019
Apply By 
Aug 09, 2019
NOC Code 
4212
Source 
Employer
For more information, please visit 
http://www.nuuchahnulth.org/sites/default/files/job-postings/External%20Posting%20-%20Child%20and%20Youth%20Mental%20Health%20Counsellor.pdf
Details 

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, Child & Youth Services is seeking a permanent, part-time Child & Youth Mental Health Counsellors to provide support to children, youth and families living in the Central Nuu-chah-nulth region. Based out of the NTC Tofino office, this 0.7 position will be assigned to provide regular service to specific communities, which may involve boat and air travel.
Responsibilities will also include:

  • Clinical counselling with children and youth experiencing stressful or traumatic events, presenting emotional and behavioural responses (including crisis intervention)
  • Consultation and Liaison with NCN communities, schools and other agencies
  • Development and coordination of innovative prevention/early intervention programs focusing on resiliency and capacity building
  • Implement culturally safe services that reflect NCN healing practices and western mainstream approaches
  • Maintain a reporting system of client and activity records that supports program reporting and evaluation
Qualifications 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Diploma/Degree in a field related to counselling and recovery, or equivalent combination of education and 5 years recent experience working with aboriginal people
  • Knowledge in Child & Youth Mental Health
  • Familiar with Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations culture, healing processes, and cross-cultural education
  • Possess strong personal boundaries, a wellness plan, and familiarity with ethical issues that arise from working with high-risk populations
  • Possess a valid driver’s license, and provide acceptable references and criminal record check
How to Apply 

Apply by August 9, 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
(Please be advised that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted)