Clinical Counsellor

Encompass Support Services Society is an accredited, non-profit agency that provides a wide range of programs and support services in Langley and Aldergrove for over 25 years. We help to build strong, sustainable communities by offering inclusive, accessible services tailored to meet the changing needs of the individuals and community we serve.

At Encompass, we are committed to a journey towards cultural humility and safety; for the well-being of those we serve and those, we work along-side. We gratefully acknowledge that the programs, services and offices of Encompass are on the unceded, sovereign Indigenous lands of the Coast Salish People. This includes the territories of Kwantlen, Katzie, Matsqui and Semiahmoo First Nations. We also acknowledge the diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis people who make Langley their home.

Our purpose is to strengthen the health and vitality of community by identifying and responding to community needs, collaborating to enhance the lives of those we serve, while cultivating effective and sustainable partnerships.

Our vision is to empower individuals, to connect people, and to enrich lives. We value Integrity, Inclusion, Collaboration, and Community.

Our programs and supports are designed to build new skills, to foster healthy, productive lifestyles and to improve access to services within our community. Services are low-barrier, all-inclusive and at no cost to participants. Annually, we provide services to over 2500 individuals and families.

**The Opportunity**

We are seeking someone who wants to make a difference and has a passion for supporting young people who have experienced difficulties with coping, or who are working to manage mental health or substance use concerns. A good fit for our agency is a self-directed, engaging and empathetic Clinical Counsellor who has clear knowledge, experience and understanding of mental wellness as it relates to the experience of a young person or their caregiver. We are looking for someone who can function independently yet also interface well with our Clinical Lead/Coordinator who oversees the program.

Foundry is removing barriers and increasing access to health and wellness services for young people aged 12-24 and their caregivers through a network of youth-friendly centers across British Columbia and online. By offering integrated mental health care, substance use services, primary and sexual health care, youth and family peer support and social services, Foundry makes it easier for young people to find support in their communities. Online resources and first-of-its-kind virtual care further broaden Foundry's reach.

The Clinical Counsellor participates as a member of the Foundry Langley team. The Clinical Counsellor supports the service model through providing services to youth aged 12-24 and their family members. Interventions may be provided on a 1:1 basis, to families, and to groups. As the Clinical Counsellor supports Walk-In Counselling, the counsellor will work with a variety of presenting concerns, utilize a variety of modalities including Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and will benefit from being concurrent disorders capable. The Clinical Counsellor will also support the youth and families accessing Foundry Langley by providing assessment and treatment with short-term counselling, for a variety of issues and with a focus on mild to moderate mental health concerns.

JOB POSTING: 2024-0100 Clinical Counsellor - Foundry Langley
DATE: September 5, 2024
POSITION: Permanent, Full-Time
HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 Hours per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday & Friday - 9am - 5pm
SALARY RANGE: CSSEA Grid 16P: $46.25 - $52.68 Hourly (depending on experience and qualifications)
BENEFITS: Extended Health, Dental, Group RRSP/TFSA
VACATION: As per ESSS policy
CLOSING: Open until filled
ANTICIPATED START DATE: ASAP

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:
1. Provides comprehensive, single session and short-term clinical counselling to youth and their family members with a variety of presenting concerns, utilizing a variety of clinical modalities (such as SFBT, CBT, DBT, MI, EFFT);
2. Supports youth who present to the Centre requesting counselling, with a primary focus on supporting mild to moderate mental health and substance use concerns. Concurrent capabilities will therefore be important;
3. Interviews clients to gather case history information. Assesses social, psychological, emotional and/ behavioral issues affecting clients. Identifies core areas of concern to be addressed by clinical counselling or other support (e.g., primary care; peer support);
4. Supports the youth and family with short-term counselling and/or refers to other resources when more appropriate. Provides case management through the service navigation process to ensure youth/families don’t have to take on this work and to ensure seamless access to services;
5. Identifies, assesses and monitors client’s needs in conjunction with careg