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Child and Youth Counsellor

2 months ago


Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full time
Qualifications and Requirements

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Child and Youth Counsellor to join our team at Island Health. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in a Social Science relevant to Child/Youth mental health, as well as two years of recent related experience in the assessment and treatment of Children/Youth with psychiatric/mental health concerns.

The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of DSM IV diagnoses and related treatments, the Mental Health Act, the Hospital Act, and the Child, Family and Community Service Act. Additionally, they will hold Basic First Aid certification with CPR and a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care to Children/Youth with complex mental health conditions.
  • Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients and their families.
  • Conduct age-appropriate psychiatric assessments, including risk to self/others and mental status.
  • Apply effective and respectful communication skills, including active-listening, problem-solving, respectful limit setting, and reframing.
  • Practice within the concepts of Patient/Family Centred Care, Trauma Informed Care, solution-focused problem solving, and Motivational Interviewing.
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Contribute to a safe work environment by utilizing the least restrictive de-escalation skills.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
  • Organize work and the demands of the shift, and work effectively and efficiently under pressure.
  • Ability to use a computer and software, such as various Microsoft Office applications, electronic health records, etc.