Youth and Family Counsellor, Mental Health Program
3 weeks ago
**Youth and Family Counsellor, Mental Health Program Standard, Child Psychology**
BC Children’s Hospital
Vancouver, BC
**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. Implement 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.
- Maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for all patients by assessing and identifying the need for intervention in crisis situations through a trauma informed lens. Implement actions and document according to established crisis management policies and procedures of the organization.
- Enhance the child and family/caregivers capacity for social skill development and community integration by methods such as utilizing understanding of group process, and organizing, leading and/or participating in assigned groups, such as community meetings and social skills development groups. Assist in community integration and social skills development by acting as a role model to organize and actively participate in activities (such as recreational outings to the gym, park, and swimming facilities), driving the Centre’s vehicle as required, and others activities as assigned.
- Drive patients to designated locations as scheduled by operating the Centre’s passenger van. Assist clients with embarking and disembarking the vehicle. Conduct inspections of vehicle by checking oil, gas and fluid levels, tire condition and ensuring that lights and signals are functioning; clean interior and exterior of vehicle after use; and maintain records of distances travelled, gas expenditures and inspections. Recommend vehicle and equipment repairs as required.
**What you bring**
**Qualifications**:
- Bachelor in Child and Youth Care, or a Bachelor 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.
You will also have
- Broad knowledge of the normal growth and development of children and youth
- Basic knowledge of mental health disorders in children and youth.
- Broad knowledge of Trauma Informed Care including Collaborative Problem Solving.
- Broad Knowledge of Attachment and Self-Regulation Theory and Strategies.
- Broad knowledge of and demonstrated ability in recognizing and managing transference and counter-transference.
- Broad knowledge of and demonstrated ability in engaging and supporting individuals, milieu, and group processes.
- Demonstrated initiative in providing and participating in age appropriate activities.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve, adjust to new or unexpected events, and to deal effectively with conflict situations.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to organize work.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- 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, development,
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