Child and Youth Counsellor

Government of Northwest Territories; Whatì; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Le gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest cherche un conseiller pour enfants et jeunes qui jouera un rôle clé dans la prestation de services de santé mentale. Le candidat idéal aura un master pertinent et sera capable de développer des relations thérapeutiques solides avec les familles. Ce poste implique une approche interdisciplinaire au sein de l'équipe de conseil communautaire.

Qualifications

• Minimum master requis pour le rôle.
• Forte capacité à travailler avec des enfants, des jeunes et leurs familles.
• Capacité à collaborer avec divers professionnels.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des services thérapeutiques aux enfants et aux jeunes.
• Collaborer avec le personnel scolaire et d'autres professionnels.
• Participer à des programmes de développement communautaire et de gestion des services.

Skills

Développement de relations thérapeutiques

Collaboration interdisciplinaire

Programmation comportementale

Education

Master en Child and Youth Care, Counselling, Clinical Psychology ou Art Therapy

Job description

The Tlicho Community Services Agency is a unique organization responsible for the delivery of education, health and social services within the Tlicho region. The Tlicho Community Services Agency's vision 'Strong Like Two People' is a metaphor for the desire by community leadership to build an organization, and create programs and services that recognize the strength and importance of two cultures.

Job Information

Located in Whati and reporting to the Clinical Supervisor, Mental Health & Wellness, the Child and Youth Counsellor (CYC) is part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary approach to the
delivery of direct therapeutic services to support the needs of children, youth and their families.

The CYC is a member of the community counselling team and provides integrated and therapeutic mental health and behavioral programming in collaboration with school personnel and other health and mental health and social services professionals. The CYC provides a wide range of services with an emphasis on developing therapeutic relationships with children, youth and their families. During the school year, the CYC will be based primarily in the school, but, in order to align with the needs of children and youth, other locations may include the Community Counselling Program office, client family home or other appropriate community locations. As part of an interdisciplinary team approach, other services targeted to assist children and youth include: community development, consultation, coordination, education and integrated services management.

To be successful in this role you must have a master's degree in Child and Youth Care, Counselling, Clinical Psychology, Art Therapy, Clinical Social Work or Education with a focus on therapeutic counselling.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Health Recruitment
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax[phone]
[e-mail]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.