Clinical Counsellor

_Job Summary:_

The Clinical Counselor will:

•Work alongside a multi-disciplinary early intervention team and participate in program development.

•Facilitate counseling to children and/or families who are considered at risk in one or more areas of development.

•Participate in regular service reviews, case and team consultation/supervision and meetings as required.

•Develop and implement therapeutic plans and programs and evaluate their effectiveness.

•Maintain a caseload and provide transition planning.

•Liaise with and provide referrals to community agencies, committees, and other professionals.

•Establish and maintain current professional practice.

_Education, Training and Experience_

• Master’s degree in counselling psychology or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience with children and families
• Demonstrated working knowledge of family centered practice, early intervention, child development, family support and community-based services

Qualifications: Skills and Abilities

• Must possess organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, and organizations
• Flexible in responding to changing conditions and committed to working within a team environment
• Familiar with using an electronic database and virtual platforms
• Valid BC Driver’s License and personal vehicle
• Demonstrated ability to work alone and unsupervised

_Personal Attributes_

• Positive role model including modeling a healthy lifestyle
• Empathy, warmth, and understanding
• Ability to work effectively with families, colleagues, volunteers, and organizations
• Current, satisfactory criminal record search

_Advocacy:_

• To advocate for individual clients and families so they obtain needed support
• To support families in advocating for their child
• To advocate for support and change within the systems that affect children and families

_Please Note:_

• The successful candidate will begin employment at the Clements Building
• Hours are flexible and negotiable, opportunities for hybrid working in office and from home
• This position will require a valid B.C. Driver’s License and use of personal vehicle for transportation
• This position is open to all qualified individuals and requires Union membership
• This position will remain open until a qualified candidate is found