Youth and Family Counsellor, Mental Health Program
2 weeks ago
**Youth and Family Counsellor, Mental Health Program - Adolescent Psychiatry**
BC Children’s Hospital
Vancouver, BC
Do you have the ability to support patients ages 5-17 with self-regulation and daily living activities? Are you able to coach parents/caregivers with positive behavioural support skills? Do you have experience facilitating child or adolescent groups? Acting as a youth care worker, BC Children's Hospital is seeking a Youth & Family Counsellor to support patients on the Child Psychiatry Unit with program and group facilitation
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**What you’ll do**
- Support children and youth in lifespan development activities in the context of their psychiatric disorder, through supportive counselling, strategic interventions, psychosocial development, and guidance in activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and therapeutic meal support.
- Participate and contribute to patient care plan development, treatment strategies and intervention development with the assigned primary nurse and the interprofessional team by methods such as reviewing patient progress, discussing potential changes with team, and adjusting care strategies accordingly. Implements treatment team strategies and interventions as approved by the primary nurse and interprofessional team.
- Collect and document pertinent patient information related to patient admission, progress notes, weekend pass outcomes and transition planning as required. Participate in patient and family/caregivers meetings, rounds and case conferences as required.
**What you bring**
- Baccalaureate in Child and Youth Care, or a Baccalaureate of Arts with a Major in Psychology or Clinical Counselling, that includes course content relevant to Child and Youth Mental Health such as Infant, Child, and Adolescent Development, Fundamentals of Clinical Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Group and Family Processes.
- Two (2) years’ recent related experience working in a child and youth setting.
- Valid Class 4 driver’s license.
- Current CPR certification.
- Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Site Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
- Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
- Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).
**What we bring**
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.
- Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.
**Job Type**:Regular, Full-Time
**Wage**:$31.99 - $39.98 per hour
**Location**:4500 Oak Street, Vancouver V6H 2N9
**Applications will be accepted until position is filled.**
**Hours of Work**: Rotating; 1100-2300, 1500-2300, 0730-1530
**Requisition # **138294E
**_ As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021._**
**What we do**
BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.
BCCH is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).
The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people - Be compassionate - Dare to innovate -
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