Mental Health Counsellor - Child and Youth

Carrier Sekani Family Services; Vanderhoof; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Flexible time off

Municipal Pension Plan

Extended health and dental benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Carrier Sekani Family Services in Vanderhoof is seeking a Mental Health Counsellor to support children and youth by building resilience, hope, and meaningful connections. You will assess needs, coordinate care, and document progress within a culturally safe framework.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Clinical Psychology, registration with BCCSW/ACCT/CPCA, and at least two years of community-based mental health experience; CSFS offers a competitive wage and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Clinical Psychology.
• Registered with BCCSW, ACCT, CPCA. Alternate registrations will be reviewed on an individual basis.
• Two years of related experience with responsibility for providing a range of community-based mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Build a comprehensive understanding of each client’s strengths, challenges, goals, and circumstances through collaborative assessment and engagement with clients, families, caregivers, and service partners.
• Connect clients and families with community resources, programs, and support networks that reduce barriers, foster resilience, and enhance overall quality of life.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and provide clear reports that support informed decision-making, continuity of care, accountability, and service excellence.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Program evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Clinical Psychology

Job description

Discover what it means to Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services

About Us

Welcome to Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS). We are an Indigenous-led organization providing health, legal and social services, and the impact of our work reaches far beyond the office. Since our beginnings in the late 1980s, CSFS has grown to over 600 employees providing services to 11 member Nations. Every day, our teams partner with Indigenous families and communities to support healing, wellness, and self-determination, grounding our programs in culture, respect, and relationship. If you’re looking for work that is meaningful, community-driven, and rooted in culturally safe practice, you’ll find your place here.

The Opportunity

Position Title: Mental Health Counsellor – Child and Youth

Location: Vanderhoof

Employment Type: Full Time 35 Hours/week

Posting Closes: September 11, 2026

What You’ll Do

Every young person deserves to have someone in their life who sees their strengths, believes in their potential, and walks alongside them through life's challenges. That belief is at the heart of this role. You will help children and youth find hope, build resilience, and create meaningful connections that can shape healthier futures. More specifically, you will:

• Build a comprehensive understanding of each client’s strengths, challenges, goals, and circumstances through collaborative assessment and engagement with clients, families, caregivers, and service partners.
• Connect clients and families with community resources, programs, and support networks that reduce barriers, foster resilience, and enhance overall quality of life.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and provide clear reports that support informed decision-making, continuity of care, accountability, and service excellence.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Demonstrated expertise in clinical assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating mental health and wellness services.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Clinical Psychology
• Registered with BCCSW, ACCT, CPCA. Alternate registrations will be reviewed on an individual basis.
• Two years of related experience with responsibility for providing a range of community-based mental health services.

At CSFS, we know that knowledge and experience can be gained in many ways, and we welcome applicants whose backgrounds may not match every qualification listed. A resume doesn’t tell the whole story, if you feel you can succeed in this role, even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.

Where You’ll Work

Vanderhoof “ where the heart is beckoning”is geographically located near the centre of British Columbia and truly is at the “Heart of it All” when it comes to lifestyle, low cost of living and employment opportunities. The community’s size, services and amenities are well suited for entrepreneurs, and those involved in resource or agricultural sectors. Whether you are looking for an adventuresome way to stretch your legs, are an avid wildlife admirer or looking for fun ways to entertain the family, Vanderhoof has something for you. Learn more about Vanderhoof by visiting http://www.vanderhoof.ca/ .

Why Join CSFS

Working at CSFS means being part of an organization where culture is at the centre of everything we do. You’ll be supported to do your best work through collaboration, learning, and a shared commitment to respectful, culturally safe service. Most of all, you’ll know your work matters, because it contributes to stronger families, healthier communities, and a future shaped by Indigenous self-determination. In addition to base salary, CSFS offers an excellent total rewards package, including unique, generous, flexible time off options that promote work-life-family balance, a Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31% after the eligibility period), and extended health and dental benefits. We also invest in our employees through meaningful educational and professional development opportunities.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $39.75 to $51.47 per hour. Candidates will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants’ role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity

Indigenous Applicants

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry. If you are an Indigenous applicant and require support during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] and our Indigenous Talent and Engagement Lead would be happy to support you through the recruitment process.