Child and Youth Counsellor
1 day ago
Campbell River Dogwood Street - Campbell River, BC V9W 2X9 CA (Primary)
Work Area: Multi-Site
Travel Requirement: Travel between multiple sites may be required
Shift Start Time/End Time: As Required: 0900/1700
Days Off: As required
Vacancy Type: Casual
Salary Range (Hourly Rate): $42.81
Paid FTE: N/A
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS: N/A
Planned Start Date: Pending Return of Incumbent
CRC required: Yes (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)
Job DescriptionIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Program Lead, Integrated Child and Youth Teams or Manager, the Child and Youth Outreach Counsellor provides triage, screening/assessment, urgent clinical response, short-term psychotherapeutic/stabilization services, exploration of community resources and client needs, liaison and coordination with other community services and participation in planning priorities for service primarily for children and youth experiencing mental health crisis. The Counselor utilizes a high level of skill in assessing and working with identified high-risk children and youth who experience a wide range of complicated mental, emotional, behavioural, physical, psychosocial, and environmental problems. Assesses the psychosocial and environmental needs or dysfunction secondary to, or exacerbating the psychiatric problems which might contribute to the risk of suicide.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceBaccalaureate Degree in a health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution. Eligible for registration with the appropriate Health Regulatory College and/or licensing body. Two (2) years' recent related experience in areas requiring frequent crisis intervention and risk assessment, understanding of mental health and substance use issues; psychiatric and suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention and response techniques and strategies, knowledge of available programs and services; knowledge of applicable legislation, such as the Mental Health Act, Child Protection legislation, Infants Act; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Drivers' License.
Ability to work professionally and effectively with complex/at-risk clients.Demonstrated ability in completion of documentation that is in compliance with professional, agency and legal requirements.Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations, manage aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.Ability to operate a personal computer with a variety of windows based software and other office equipment.-
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