Youth and Family Counsellor, Pediatric Acute Medical Unit, Medical Inpatient - BC Children's Ho[...]

PHSA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Youth and Family Counsellor to join their Pediatric Acute Medical Unit. This role is vital in providing therapeutic support and care to children and youth facing behavioral and emotional challenges. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within an interprofessional team, implementing trauma-informed care strategies and facilitating developmental activities. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young patients and their families, contributing to a compassionate healthcare environment. If you are passionate about child and youth care and eager to support vulnerable populations, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Annual statutory holidays (13)

Generous vacation entitlement

Remote work friendly

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate in relevant fields required, with knowledge in Child and Youth Mental Health.
• 2+ years experience in child and youth settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and support emotional and behavioral development in children and youth.
• Facilitate therapeutic programming and interventions for patient care.

Skills

Child and Youth Care

Psychosocial Assessment

Trauma Informed Care

Crisis Management

Group Facilitation

Developmental Theory

Education

Baccalaureate in Child and Youth Care

Baccalaureate of Arts with Major in Psychology

Job description

Youth and Family Counsellor, Pediatric Acute Medical Unit, Medical Inpatient

BC Children's Hospital

Vancouver, BC

The Youth and Family Counsellor reports operationally to the Program Manager or designate and is responsible for upholding a safe therapeutic environment in the acute care unit, developing and facilitating groups, and providing activities and care appropriate to the child's/youth's stage of development. In a hospital based acute medical treatment program, the Youth and Family Counsellor works collaboratively as part of an interprofessional team within an evidence-based Trauma Informed model of care, to support all aspects of therapeutic care of patients with behavioural, emotional, and psychiatric problems and their families/caregivers. The Youth and Family Counsellor provides supportive counselling, and psychosocial assessment, including working with families/caregivers in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.

What you'll do

1. Assesses patients' emotional and behavioural presentation, through the application of developmental theory, skills in Child and Youth Care, and trauma informed care. Communicates this assessment to the primary nurse and/or interprofessional team using appropriate methods including written documentation as per agency standards.
2. Supports children and youth in lifespan development activities through supportive counselling, strategic interventions, psychosocial development, and guidance in activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and therapeutic meal support.
3. Participates and contributes to patient care plan development, treatment strategies and intervention development with the assigned primary nurse and the interprofessional team by methods such as reviewing patient progress, discussing potential changes with team, and adjusting care strategies accordingly. Implements treatment team strategies and interventions as approved by the primary nurse and interprofessional team.
4. Participates in program development with consideration to patient needs and plans, initiates, implements and facilitates therapeutic programming in a manner that fosters socialization skills, play skills, self-regulation and continued growth and development in children/youth as assigned.
5. Enhances family/caregivers capacity for relational development by methods of child/parent dyad interventions and psychoeducational groups.
6. Collects and documents pertinent patient information related to patient admission, progress notes, weekend pass outcomes and transition planning as required. Participates in patient and family/caregivers meetings, rounds and case conferences as required.
7. Maintains a physically and emotionally safe environment for all patients by assessing and identifying the need for intervention in crisis situations through a trauma informed lens. Implements actions and documents according to established crisis management policies and procedures of the organization.

What you bring

Qualifications

1. Baccalaureate in Child and Youth Care, or a Baccalaureate of Arts with a Major in Psychology or Clinical Counselling, that includes course content relevant to Child and Youth Mental Health such as Infant, Child, and Adolescent Development, Fundamentals of Clinical Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Group and Family Processes.
2. Two (2) years' recent related experience working in a child and youth setting.
3. Group planning and facilitation for children with Mental Health challenges and/or developmental difficulties.
4. Current CPR certification.
5. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts.
6. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BCCH contexts found in foundational documents.

Core Competencies

1. Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure.
2. Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples.

Skills & Knowledge

1. Broad knowledge of the normal growth and development of children and youth.
2. Basic knowledge of mental health disorders in children and youth.
3. Broad knowledge of Trauma Informed Care including Collaborative Problem Solving.
4. Broad Knowledge of Attachment and Self Regulation Theory and Strategies.
5. Demonstrated initiative in providing and participating in age appropriate activities.
6. Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future.

1. Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations.
2. Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs.
3. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.
4. Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement.
5. PHSA is a remote work friendly employer.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Wage: $42.27 - $52.81 per hour
Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
Hours of Work: Rotating Schedule; 0800-1800 and 1300-2300
Requisition # 182677E

What we do

BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

BCCH is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

PHSA is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices.