Youth Mental Health Counsellor — Walk-In Crisis & Care

Share Family & Community Services Society; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based organization is seeking a Clinical Counsellor for the Walk in Counselling Program in Port Coquitlam. The successful candidate will provide intake, assessment, and treatment to youth and their families facing mental health and substance use challenges. Responsibilities include counselling, case management, and maintaining documentation. Applicants must have a graduate degree in counselling or related field, and one year of relevant experience. Flexible working hours are required, including some evening hours. This is a full-time position with two openings available.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year counselling experience with high-risk youth and families dealing with mental health and substance use.
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate clients.
• Criminal records check clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling to individuals and families to support crisis management.
• Act as case manager to coordinate with other service providers.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and client information.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Solution focused counselling theories

Risk assessment

Case management

Group education and skill building

Education

Graduate degree in counselling, social work, psychology

Job description

A community-based organization is seeking a Clinical Counsellor for the Walk in Counselling Program in Port Coquitlam. The successful candidate will provide intake, assessment, and treatment to youth and their families facing mental health and substance use challenges. Responsibilities include counselling, case management, and maintaining documentation. Applicants must have a graduate degree in counselling or related field, and one year of relevant experience. Flexible working hours are required, including some evening hours. This is a full-time position with two openings available.