Integrated Child

**Integrated Child & Youth Clinical Counsellor**

Under the _Pathway to Hope_, the Province began to establish Integrated Child and Youth (ICY) teams in the fall of 2021. These community-based multidisciplinary teams deliver wraparound mental health and substance use services and supports for children and youth (birth to age 19) and their families. The service delivery is flexible and outbound, reflecting the preferences of children, youth, and families. Each ICY team supports a cluster of public, independent, and First Nations-operated schools and includes all children and youth within the geographic region.

As an **Integrated Child & Youth Clinical Counsellor (ICY -CC)** you will work as part of the multi-disciplinary, multi-jurisdictional Integrated Child and Youth team to provide therapeutic, clinical counselling services and school liaison support for children and youth (birth to age 19) experiencing challenges with mental health needs, and to manage and oversee the Youth Peer Support Worker position.

The ICY-CC is required to be available to perform work outside of regular working hours, on occasion. This role does not follow the school calendar and works 12 months of the year.**

**Current Salary Range**: $97,884 - $122,355 with a competitive benefit and pension package.

**Work, Live, and Play**

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (NLPS) respectfully acknowledges that we operate within the traditional territories of the **Snuneymuxw, Snaw Naw**As** and Stz'uminus First Nations**. For countless generations, these Coast Salish Peoples have stewarded these lands and waters, enriching them with their deep-rooted cultural heritage, traditional knowledge, and spiritual connections. The teachings and ways of being come directly from the land and through the hul'q'umi'num language. We recognize and honour the enduring presence and contributions of the Coast Salish Peoples to our shared community.

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools employs more than 2,250 professionals, all committed to the education of our nearly 16,000 students. All members of our staff are integral to our excellent education system and our positive workplaces, supporting our district goals: Student Success, Student and Employee Wellness and Truth and Reconciliation.

Nanaimo is centrally located on the east coast of Vancouver Island. We boast the best climate in Canada, are surrounded by some of the most beautiful wilderness in the world and enjoy excellent year round recreational & cultural amenities. As a hub city, we have ready access to all of Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and the Lower Mainland. Learn more about who we are and what we offer on our website at

**Your Education and Experience**

**Education and Professional Certification**
- Is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and meet educational and training criteria to be a member of the BC Association of Clinical counsellors (BCACC) or a Registered Clinical Social Worker with the BC College of Social Workers (BCCSW).

**Experience**
- Minimum of 3-5 years' experience working with families, children, and youth in a clinical counselling setting.
- Experience in clinical and/or educational interventions with children, adolescents, and families (including crisis intervention).
- Recent training and successful experience in mental health initiatives and suicide assessment and prevention.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience liaising between community partners.

Experience in schools and/or detailed knowledge of Kindergarten grade 12 education an asset.
Experience in inter-ministerial work and/or familiarity with multiple provincial Ministries an asset.

Experience supporting children ages 6-12 an asset.

**F**or a detailed list of major duties and responsibilities please click**

**How to**A**pply**

Applications should include a cover letter, a detailed personal résumé, and any other relevant supporting documentation related to your education.

Please note: Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools thanks all applicants for their interest in working with us, however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.