Integrated Child & Youth Clinical Counsellor

St. Clement's School; Delta; On-site; CAD 97,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an Integrated Child and Youth Clinical Counsellor to join its innovative team. This role involves providing therapeutic counselling to children and youth, managing a team of support workers, and collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver comprehensive mental health services. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in a relevant field and a strong background in clinical settings, along with excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young individuals and their families within a supportive community. If you are passionate about mental health and eager to contribute to a nurturing environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in counselling psychology with a 300-hour supervised practicum.
• Must be a Registered Clinical Counsellor or a Registered Clinical Social Worker.

Responsibilities

• Support ICY team to address mental health challenges for children and youth.
• Provide therapeutic counselling and manage Youth Peer Support Workers.
• Facilitate workshops and training for families and staff.

Skills

Therapeutic Counselling

Mental Health Initiatives

Leadership and Management

Interpersonal Skills

Cultural Agility

Education

Masters degree in Counselling Psychology

Registered Clinical Counsellor or Social Worker

Job description

Delta School District

Invites Applications for the Position of

Integrated Child and Youth Clinical Counsellor

Delta School District is honored to be working and learning on the traditional territory of the Tsawwassen and Musqueam First Nations and all of the hnqminm speaking people who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.

The Delta School District aims to be an innovative, inclusive community where all learners belong, and everyone soars. We are a District of more than 16,000 students and 3,000 employees. The District's mission is to inspire and nurture thriving, future-ready learners at each of its 31 schools, located in Ladner, North Delta, and Tsawwassen. We value Compassion, Responsibility, Integrity, Creativity, Diversity, and Resilience.

Under A Pathway to Hope, the Province is implementing Integrated Child and Youth (ICY) teams in school district communities. ICY teams are providing support and services in 11 school district communities with eight new communities beginning implementation in 2024/25.

These 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 will be flexible and outbound, reflecting the preferences of children, youth, and families.

Expectations and responsibilities include:

• Support the ICY team and schools served to mitigate and address factors which may precipitate mental health and substance use challenges for children and youth.
• Provide child/youth and family therapeutic counselling through a lens of intervention and/or prevention support. Monitor the progress of child/youth on their case load.
• Perform the functions of a manager of employees in the Youth Peer Support Worker positions as a part of the ICY teams including:
• Responsible for recruitment, selection and hiring of school-based employees assigned to the portfolio within the program.
• Provide orientation, coaching, training and mentoring to direct reports.
• Manage employee conduct related matters including employee relations investigations with the human resources department.
• Manage employee attendance including discussions with employees when absenteeism impacts service delivery.
• Manage employees including routine informal performance feedback and conduct staff performance reviews.
• Interpret and comply with applicable collective agreements and consult with human resources.
• Manage assigned budget including staffing budgets allocated to the portfolio.
• Liaise between school staff and the ICY team, to represent and advocate for the needs of all children and youth (birth to age 19).
• Attend and actively participate in integrated child and youth team meetings.
• Provide oversight and supervision of the Youth Peer Support Worker to provide peer-based mentoring and emotional support to youth ages 12-19.
• Facilitate multi-disciplinary, multi-jurisdictional team decision making through a consensus building process.
• Deliver workshops and ongoing training to families, district staff and community agencies as determined by the ICY team.
• Lead counselling groups for children, youth and families as needed.
• Work in collaboration with school and school district counsellors.
• Consult with and coordinate support services from outside agencies when needed.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in counselling psychology, Educational Psychology, Psychology or a related field with a 300-hour supervised practicum or equivalent.
• Must be a Registered Clinical Counsellor or a Registered Clinical Social Worker.
• Preferred minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with families, children, and youth in a clinical counselling setting.
• Experience in clinical and/or educational interventions with children, adolescents, and families.
• Experience leading and managing employees including hiring, coaching and mentoring.
• Recent training and successful experience in mental health initiatives and suicide prevention.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience liaising between community partners.
• In-depth knowledge of the psychosocial development of children and youth.
• Ability to maintain professional currency and strong knowledge in counselling including substance use/addictions.
• Knowledge of population-specific mental health and substance use care.
• Demonstrated cultural agility to work respectfully with Indigenous peoples.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health and intersectional analyses.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when sharing sensitive information.
• Highly effective organizational skills and proven ability to prioritize work.

Starting Salary: $96,237

Applications, stating the position applied for and including a resume, three professional references, and a statement of educational leadership philosophy, should be forwarded by

Friday, February 14, 2025, at 4:00 pm to:

Richard Kirincic, District Principal

Email: [e-mail]

(Only e-mail applications, in WORD or PDF file format, will be accepted)

(Please ensure your entire application package is included in one attachment)

We appreciate the interest expressed by all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Detailed information about the Delta School District can be obtained from our website.