Clinical Counsellor

Job summary

The Clinical Counsellor will facilitate therapeutic counseling for at-risk children and families while participating in program development and service reviews. They are responsible for maintaining a caseload, implementing therapeutic plans, and liaising with community agencies to provide necessary referrals.

Job details

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

What you’ll do

The Clinical Counsellor will facilitate therapeutic counseling for at-risk children and families while participating in program development and service reviews. They are responsible for maintaining a caseload, implementing therapeutic plans, and liaising with community agencies to provide necessary referrals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in counselling psychology or a related field and possess at least 2 years of recent experience working with children and families. A valid B.C. Driver’s License and personal vehicle are required for the role.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Counseling
• Early intervention
• Case management
• Therapeutic planning
• Family centered practice
• Child development
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Advocacy
• Team collaboration
• Database management
• Virtual platforms
• Crisis intervention
• Referral coordination
• Empathy
• Early Intervention
• Valid Driver's License
• Program Development
• Child Development
• Family Support
• Psychology
• Time Management

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Education
• Clinical Counselor
• Youth Counselor / Worker
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Counselors, All Other

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