Family Grief Therapist

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM

About Musqueam

We are traditional hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking people. Today, we are a strong, growing community of over 1,300 members. We live on a small portion of our traditional territory, known as the Musqueam Indian Reserve, located south of Marine Drive near the mouth of the Fraser River. The name Musqueam relates back to the River Plant, the name of the plant is məθkʷəy̓. There is a story that has been passed on from generation to generation that explains how we became known as the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) - People of the River Plant. We have always moved throughout our territory using the resources it provides for fishing, hunting, trapping and gathering. We remain distinct and our cultural practices are strong, despite the devastating impacts of residential schools, colonial laws banning our ceremonies, and other attempts to assimilate our people. Our lands and waters continue to support our cultural and economic practices while serving as a source of knowledge and memory, encoded with our teachings and laws. To learn more about Musqueam, please visit www.musqueam.bc.ca

Position Summary:

Working under the supervision of the Musqueam Social Development Manager, the Family Grief Therapist will provide clinical and traditional Aboriginal therapeutic interventions for individual youth and adult Community members.

Duties:

The Family Grief Therapist will be responsible for the following:

· Reports directly to the Musqueam Social Development Manager

· Provides clinical and traditional Indigenous therapeutic interventions for individual youth and adult Community members referred as primary clients.

· Develops individualized therapy plans and supports family healing planning work through Musqueam Social Development department and programs

· Works with primary clients on a healing journey to address complex trauma caused by emotional difficulties, sexual, physical, emotional abuse, neglect, addictions, low self-esteem, and intergenerational impacts of colonialism and residential schools.

· Participates in individual/community outreach, support and liaison work for primary clients

· Maintains client confidentiality as appropriate

· Provides monthly progress reports and makes recommendations for therapeutic healing plans and supports

· Clearly communicates treatment and healing plans and timelines to clients

· Incorporates traditional Musqueam and/or holistic Indigenous healing strategies, techniques and ceremonies into therapeutic intervention plans whenever possible

· May be required to provide group therapy sessions to Musqueam families and community members as needed, and to support individual plans

Job Knowledge:

The work requires the following knowledge, skill and/or abilities:

Skill and knowledge usually attained by certification as a Registered Clinical Counsellor or Therapist, or other relevant post-secondary degree.

Experience working with effects of Indigenous colonial complex trauma challenges.

Excellent communications skills both verbal and written.

Ability to use good tact and judgment in dealing with staff and outside agencies.

Knowledge and background of current Musqueam or First Nations issues, culture or history.

Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality for all Musqueam members.

High attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy

Develop and maintain client service files for all referrals and planning for the Family Grief Therapy program.

Ability to develop and facilitate child and family programming and wellness activities as required.

Ability to multitask work independently and within a team environment

Relationships:

· Child/youth/adult Musqueam community members on and off reserve.

· Other health and wellness organizations and teams, as appropriate and needed.

Working Conditions:

· In office Monday to Friday, 830-430pm, with 1 hr lunch break.

· Successful Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable persons.

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