Mental Health Counselor

2 weeks ago


Telegraph Creek British Columbia, Kitimat-Stikine, Canada Tahltan Band Council Full time

DESCRIPTION

The Tahltan Mobile Support Team (MST) plays a crucial role within the Tahltan Nation,

collaborating with community agencies to provide a range of essential services, including

seminars, workshops, crisis response, and care planning for individuals and families. The

Mental Health & Addictions Clinician, aligned with the vision and values of the Tahltan Band

Council, conducts comprehensive assessments, care planning, and treatment coordination for

designated clients and families. Working in tandem with the multidisciplinary team, the

clinician delivers direct psychosocial care, counseling, group work, system navigation, and

advocacy while facilitating client self-management. This position primarily serves the

communities of Telegraph Creek, Dease Lake, and Iskut, providing a continuum of services,

including prevention, promotion, education, crisis intervention, and consultation on cultural

and clinical interventions.


WHY WORK FOR US

 flexible/alternate work schedule

 Ideal for self-motivated autonomous individual

 Engage with community members of all age groups

 Learn more about the Tahltan Nation

 Enjoy the amazing outdoors of northern BC in your time off


COM PENSATION PACKAGE

 Salary of $80 - $100K commensurate with experience

 Competitive medical, dental benefits and pension package

 Professional development support

 Potential relocation assistance for appropriate candidate


RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Engaging communities through activities such as facilitating Family Circles and support

groups for mental health and addictions.

2. Providing direct mental health and addiction services, including assessments, care

planning, counseling, crisis intervention, and referral coordination.

3. Offering a clinical perspective to team practices, participating in planning, program

development, and operational activities, and maintaining client records.

4. Maintaining professional knowledge through ongoing education and participation in

relevant activities.

5. Collaborating with existing services, providing crisis response, capacity building, and

training on suicide risk awareness and prevention.

6. Acting as a resource person, providing orientation, in-service sessions, and education to

multidisciplinary teams and other health professionals.

7. Participating in committees, meetings, and conferences as required.


QUALIFICATIONS

 Master’s Degree in Social Work or Clinical Counseling.

 Two years of recent related Mental Health & Addictions experience.

 Current registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers, British

Columbia Association of Clinical Counselors, or the Canadian Counselling and

Psychotherapy Association.

 Valid BC Driver’s License.

 Experience working with BC First Nations organizations and communities.

 Knowledge of First Nations health governance landscape, mental wellness, and cultural

protocols.


KEY COMPETENCIES

 Assessment and Treatment

 Teaching

 Knowledge Integration

 Communication

 Critical Thinking

 Human Caring and Relationship-Centered Practice

 Management

 Leadership

 Teamwork

 Equipment proficiency

 Physical Ability

 Cultural competence in Tahltan culture and principles

This role is integral to promoting mental wellness and providing culturally sensitive care within

the Tahltan communities.

Industry
  • Government Administration
Employment Type

Full-time


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