Child & Youth Grief Counsellor (Grief Counselling

2 days ago

Courtenay, Canada Campbell River Hospice Society Full time

**Position**:Child & Youth Grief Counsellor
- 4pm, Monday to Friday

**Position Status**:Permanent employee or contract.

**Salary**: Negotiable

**Qualifications**:A Registered Social Worker, A Registered Clinical Counsellor, Mental Health Nurse or an Expressive Art Therapist. Master’s Degree an asset.

**Reporting**:The Child & Youth Grief Counsellor will report to the CRHS Lead Clinical Counsellor, who will also provide clinical supervision.

**Overview**:

- Play-based, child and youth-focused counselling with clients ages 4 - 18 years old who are experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one by illness or sudden death, including suicide, overdose, homicide and accidents.
- Work alongside parents and families individually and in a group setting to provide counselling, support, education and strategies to support their children in addition to the whole family unit.
- Practice in compliance with all ethical guidelines and standards as per BCACC standards.
- Teamwork, collaboration, cooperation, and effective communication with all other counsellors at CRHS, as well as administrative and leadership staff.

**Education**:

- A Registered Social Worker, A Registered Clinical Counsellor, Mental Health Nurse or an Expressive Arts Therapist. Master’s Degree and asset.
- Minimum three years experience in Grief Counselling with children, youth and families

**Skills**:

- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of counselling interventions and clinical practice with children, youth and families
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Excellent time management and organizational skills as pertain to scheduling and documentation
- Cultural competence and work with diverse populations is an asset

**Requirements**:

- Availability to work daytime 8 am - 4 pm
- Clear vulnerable sector police check
- Familiarity with virtual counselling techniques
- Current liability insurance
- Current registration with a professional association/accrediting body

**How to apply**:
Please include the following:
1. **Cover Letter**

2. **Resume**

3. **Proof of Professional Registration **(including liability insurance)

**We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that we only those selected for an interview will be contacted.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 25-40 per week

**Salary**: $32.00-$41.56 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- Grief Counselling: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- degree in Social Work or Counselling or Art Therapy (required)

Work Location: In person

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