Child & Youth Clinical Counsellor (Masters) - Primary Care

Child & Youth Clinical Counsellor (Masters) - Primary Care Salary range: CAD $42.27/Hr. - CAD $52.81/Hr. Location: Sechelt, British Columbia. Overview Vancouver Coastal Health seeks a Child & Youth Clinical Counsellor to join the Primary Care Network team at Sunshine Coast Home Care Services in Sechelt. The role involves providing assessment, education and intervention to children, youth and families within a primary care setting. Responsibilities Collaborate with the Primary Care Provider and interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments, individual, group and family counselling. Maintain partnership with the Primary Care Provider in accordance with the local PCN care delivery model. Provide short‑term counselling services at the request of the PCN team member. Assess referred patients, assist in setting goals and support psychosocial needs through individual, family and/or group counselling. Coordinate patient services and/or refer patients to internal and external supports or other health care providers. Qualifications Master’s Degree in a health science discipline (e.g., counselling psychology, social work) with a clinical supervised practicum. Two (2) years recent related experience providing care to Children & Youth through a holistic mental health, substance use and primary care lens. Current full registration with applicable regulatory College or eligibility for registration with the appropriate professional body or association. Valid BC Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of the Contextual Model of Counselling Therapy and/or the Common Factors Approach. Comprehensive knowledge of attachment Theory, Crisis Intervention and Family system theory. Broad knowledge of crisis intervention and foundational counselling skills, including Motivational Interviewing. Broad knowledge of Child and Youth Eating Disorders. Broad knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Broad knowledge of mental health concerns and treatment. Broad knowledge of substance use and addictions treatment. Knowledge of School and School District policy around care of students and the responsibility of the Principal (fair and just parent role). Knowledge of the principles and practices of a patient/client and family centered recovery model in mental health. Working knowledge of DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). Knowledge and skills to provide care coordination to a select caseload of patients/clients. Demonstrated ability in dealing with a variety of situations and responsibilities requiring initiative, creativity and professional judgment. Demonstrated knowledge to assess patients/clients at risk and knowledge of appropriate legislation acts; e.g. Health Care Consent Act, Mental Health Act. Adult Guardianship Act, Continuing Care Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act as it relates to the rights and obligations of patient/clients and staff. Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations. Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety. Demonstrated an understanding of Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction and Recovery Oriented Care. Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources. Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required. Demonstrated ability to support seamless transition in care. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with patients/clients and their families, colleagues, Primary Care Providers, and other health care staff. Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promote communication and lead to a cooperative approach to problem solving within a multidisciplinary setting. Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities. Demonstrated ability to adjust schedule to deal with unexpected situations. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to provide consultation and leadership. Demonstrated ability to problem solve and use critical thinking skills. Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations. Ability to operate related equipment. Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized patient/client care information documentation system. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Benefits Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan. Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities. Wellness supports, including counseling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families. Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Part-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Equity & Inclusion We encourage applications from equity‑deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Contact To apply, please submit an online application via the Vancouver Coastal Health Internal Career Portal. Only short‑listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr