Clinical Counsellor

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**Job Title**:Clinical Counsellor (Trauma Program)

**This position reports to**:the Program Director

**1. Job Overview**:
a) This is a part-time (contract) position to provide assessment, counselling and

consultation for the clients of the trauma program.

**2. Key Responsibilities**:
a) To provide direct individual counselling to trauma program clients and assist in

group counselling.
b) To conduct assessments/testing and contribute to the design and methods of the

assessment component.
c) To provide advice and consultation on individual clients and program components to

the Program Coordinator and other staff.
d) To participate as a full member of the program team by attending meetings,

supervision and staff training.

**3. Duties Include (but are not limited to)**:
a) Counselling
b) Assessment
c) Consultation/Participating in team meetings
d) To complete all administrative responsibilities, including the maintenance of all

required reports, records, forms, files and other tasks

**4. Additional Responsibilities**:
a) Attend meetings, supervision and staff training.
b) Contribute to selected parts of the in-patient and out-patient therapeutic program.
c) To assist with discharge planning in conjunction with other program staff,

community workers and family members.
d) Contribute to the education, training, outreach, aftercare and evaluation

components.
e) To coordinate efforts with all other team members and all other components of the

trauma program.

**5. Minimum Training/Experience Requirements**:
a) Registration with a recognized provincial professional organizing body (e.g.

Registered Clinical Counsellor or Registered Psychologist).
b) Superior knowledge and understanding of trauma/PTSD and its effects and

treatment.
c) Knowledge of the impact of colonization, residential school abuses, and racism.

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d) Minimum of 3 years abstinence from alcohol and mind-altering drugs; Role model
and maintain an abstinent lifestyle.**
**6. Desired Additional Training/Experience Qualifications**:
a) Cultural sensitivity and understanding of First Nations people and Traditional Ways
b) Knowledge/Experience in residential treatment and related areas such as addiction
c) Very good interpersonal and communication skills, including computer skills
d) Able to work independently as well as part of a team**
**Submit Cover Letter and Resume to:
Hiring Committee,
PO Box 308 Stn Main
2850 Miller Rd,
Duncan, BC V9L 3X5

**PLEASE INCLUDE IN YOUR COVER LETTER**:
1. The Length of time you’ve been abstinent from
alcohol (include social drinking) and drugs,
including Marijuana and all Cannabis products.

2. Your **Indigenous ancestry.