[25-047] Family Therapist

SOURCES; White Rock; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Family Therapist to join their dedicated team, providing essential support to families and children facing mental health challenges. In this temporary part-time role, you will deliver therapeutic services, conduct assessments, and work collaboratively with social workers. You will have the opportunity to utilize your expertise in trauma-informed practices and family systems theory to make a meaningful impact. This organization values diversity and inclusion, ensuring a supportive environment for both clients and staff. If you are passionate about fostering resilience and wellness in the community, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

100% employer-paid extended health and dental

Long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Critical illness insurance

Employee & Family Assistance plan

Pension plan

Generous paid time off, starting at 3 weeks

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in social work or counselling required.
• Experience with marginalized families is essential.
• Play therapy experience is a considerable asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to families referred by MCFD and CYMH.
• Maintain accurate caseload records and facilitate referrals.
• Develop and deliver substance use education in schools.

Skills

Therapeutic Services

Family Systems Theory

Trauma-Informed Practice

Assessment and Intake

Play Therapy

Cultural Safety and Humility

Motivational Approaches

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Graduate Degree in Counselling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SOURCES White Rock, British Columbia, Canada

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Position: Family Therapist
Location: 882 Maple Street, White Rock, BC
Hours: 25 hours/week (temporary, covering a 12-month maternity leave)
Salary: $42.23/hour
Start Date: June 2, 2025

We are looking for a Family Therapist to join our Sources Child and Family Services team! This individual must be compassionate, grounded, and deeply dedicated to the welfare of children and families. They must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counselling, or a related field. This is a part-time, temporary position covering a maternity leave (12-months, possible extension to 18-months).

About Sources

SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island, and across Northern BC. Sources strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults, children, youth, and families facing challenges such as mental health, disability, poverty, substance use, and conflict. We support our communities through leadership, education, and volunteerism.

Sources is committed to learning about, celebrating, and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races, cultures, ethnicities, 2SLGBTQIA+, and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.

Description Of Position

Reporting to: Manager of Child and Family Services

The Family Therapist will provide therapy to families referred by the Ministry for Child and Family Development and Child and Youth Mental Health. They will assess, formulate, and carry out case plans for effective intervention with families dealing with a child or youth with mental health issues or with families referred by the child protection system. Intervention will range from brief to longer term. They will effectively communicate and case manage with MCFD and CYMH staff. This position requires a strong team player who can liaise effectively with referring social workers and clinicians.

General Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services to children, youth, and families.
• Provides case management and facilitates referrals to appropriate services and resources in accordance with clients’ individual service plans.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate caseload records according to established case management procedures.
• Develops and delivers substance use education, prevention, and health promotion strategies and activities in local schools and community settings.
• Connects with MCFD social workers and CYMH clinicians involved with the client.

Program Specific Responsibilities

• Provide services in alignment with principles of Trauma and Resilience Informed Practice, Cultural Safety and Humility, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• Be able to serve individuals who identify as LGBTQIA2S+.
• Provide family, couples, and individual therapy to clients referred by MCFD.
• Support parents to address child protection concerns and improve family functioning.
• Provide therapy to youth and children referred by MCFD Child and Youth Mental Health. Expressive therapies such as play therapy or art therapy are assets in this role.
• Refer clients to other resources to meet identified needs.
• Work with ADD, neurodiversity, family dynamics, and utilize motivational approaches.
• Participate in team meetings and Sources Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) processes.
• Utilize Feedback Informed Treatment and Motivational approaches to effectively engage and meet clients’ needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in social work, counselling, or related disciplines with extensive experience working with families.
• Experience working with marginalized/mandated families.
• Able to provide therapeutic services based on family systems theory to strengthen families.
• Play therapy experience is a considerable asset.
• Ability to work within an attachment theory model is an asset.
• Able to conduct intake and assessment.
• Able to offer various interventions to alleviate symptoms and increase adaptive functioning.
• Proficiency with computer programs such as Microsoft Office.
• Clear criminal record check.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid coverage for extended health and dental
• Long-term disability, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accidental death & dismemberment coverage
• Employee & Family Assistance plan
• Pension plan
• Generous paid time off, starting at 3 weeks

Closing date: May 9, 2025

Internal candidates will be contacted by: May 14, 2025