Community Counsellor

White Spot; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community organization is seeking a dedicated Community Counsellor to join their multi-disciplinary team. This role focuses on providing essential mental health counselling and support to individuals and families facing addiction and mental health challenges. The successful candidate will have a Master's degree and at least five years of experience in the field, with a strong understanding of trauma-informed care. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community and have a background in mental health, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful change.

Benefits

Favorable benefits package

Pension plan

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Master’s level trained mental health clinician with 5 years experience.
• Member of a regulated mental health profession in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma informed mental health counselling to individuals and groups.
• Coordinate educational workshops on mental health topics.

Skills

Trauma-informed counselling

Crisis management

Mental health assessment

Addiction counselling

Workshop facilitation

Education

Master’s degree in mental health

Regulated mental health profession membership

Job description

The Community Counsellor will work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide prevention, assessment, referral, clinical counselling and follow-up services to individuals and family members affected by personal addictions and mental health issues. This role will also provide education to individuals and groups in the Community with a focus on mental health related topics, such as suicide prevention, anxiety and depression. The Community Counsellor will be familiar with other services and resources in the Community and work closely to provide information and support, when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide trauma informed, mental health counselling and support to individuals, families, and groups in the community.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of crisis management and the impact of trauma on mental health.
• Provide outreach counselling in the Community.
• Accept and make referrals to outside agencies.
• Prepare needs and risk assessments.
• Coordinate and facilitate educational workshops on mental health related topics.
• Prepare funding proposals for mental health programs and initiatives, as requested.

More About You

The successful candidate is a Master’s level trained mental health clinician/worker. A member in good standing of a regulated mental health profession, such as the British Columbia Association for Clinical Counsellors or the British Columbia College of Social Workers. Specializing in counselling with a minimum of 5 years experience working with people struggling with mental health and/or addiction problems. Previous experience working in a First Nation or Indigenous environment is an asset. Proof of a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check, clean driver’s abstract and a Valid Class 5 license.

Salary will commensurate with experience from a range of ($78,141 – $111,671) and includes a favorable benefits package and pension plan. Hours of work are generally Monday to Friday, 8:30 – 4:30, 7 hours per day/35 hours per week with occasional need for flexibility for emergency, evenings and weekends.

Preference will be given to candidates of Ktunaxa or other Indigenous ancestry and ʔaq̓am encourages applicants to self-identify within your application. The position will be open until 4:00 pm, Friday, April 25, 2025.

Thank you to all those that apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.