Join us as Concurrent Disorders Counsellor! 

Overview

Job Title: Concurrent Disorders Counsellor
Start Date: as soon as possible
Position Duration: permanent (3-month probation)
Hours/week: 35 hours/week (part-time may be available)
Hourly wage: $34/hour (negotiable for the right candidate)
Vacation: 4 weeks/year
Benefits: Full benefits paid by employer, 5% RRSP Contribution (following probation)
Office Location: Castlegar, BC
Communities Served: Regional (Trail, Nelson, Castlegar, Salmo, Grand Forks, Nakusp, Kaslo, & surrounding areas)
​Application Deadline: currently open
Send resume and cover letter to: work@freedomquestyouthservices.ca

Position Summary

 The Concurrent Disorders Counsellor:
  • is a member of the Leadership Team and is an active member in management-level decision-making regarding mental health programming at the agency,
  • provides direct service (outreach) to youth aged 12-19 throughout the West Kootenay Boundary region, and
  • provides supervision to one or more members of the Staff Team.
 
The Concurrent Disorders Counsellor is anticipated to allocate their time to the tasks below, however, they have the flexibility to manage their schedule and task list according to the needs of the communities they serve as well as to the needs of the agency and the contract(s). They are invited to communicate to the Executive Director any changes to the following task list according to their actual experience of the position. 
 
Leadership & Supervision
  • Attend Leadership Team Meetings and fully participate according to the Leadership Team’s Terms of Reference
  • Hire, orient, train, support, and evaluate the Child and Youth Mental Health Outreach Worker with the support the Executive Team and the Leadership Team
  • Provide monthly clinical supervision to the Child and Youth Mental Health Outreach Worker
  • Understand, support, and model the agency’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, policies, and procedures.
  • Support members of the Staff Team with critical incident supervision as needed
  • Support and model a desirable workplace culture

One-on-One, Group, & Family Clinical Counselling Services
  • intake
  • assessment
  • treatment
  • referrals
  • case management
  • crisis intervention
  • outreach
  • transportation

Community Engagement (as needed)
  • attend, participate, and/or host local interagency meetings
  • join and/or participate in local advisory committees
  • participate in ICMs 
  • participate in Child and Youth Mental Health meetings
  • group facilitation - attend, host, and/or facilitate educational presentations
  • raise community awareness, and participate in community education, development, and prevention 
 
Recreation (as needed)
  • coordinate with Freedom Quest’s Recreation Coordinator
  • assess individual and community recreational needs
  • facilitate youth engagement in recreational activities
  • participate in recreational activities
 
Administration:
  • manage program budget
  • collect program data
  • participate in strategic planning initiatives
  • participate in fundraising activities
  • seek out and participate in training opportunities
  • perform duties in accordance with Freedom Quest’s Policy Manual
  • prepare statistical, outcome, and narrative reports
  • attend general staff meetings
  • engage in and prepare for clinical supervision
  • inform community partners about Freedom Quest programs and services
  • maintain current & accurate client files and other records
 
Knowledge Skills, and Abilities
 Education
  • Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Social Work or related area is required. However, a Bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience may be considered. For example:
    • MSW (Clinical Specialization or equivalent training/education),
    • MA/Med (Counselling Psychology),
    • Master’s Degree in Child and Youth Care (CYC), or
    • Graduate of a recognized school of nursing with current practicing registration with the College of Registered Nurses of BC (CBNBC) and/or the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPRNBC).
Experience
o   Minimum 5 years clinical experience working in child and youth mental health services
o   Minimum 3 years experience working in substance use services
o   Experience providing clinical supervision
o   Experience working with children and youth aged 6-18
o   Experience working with LBGTQ2S+ youth and their families
o   Experience working from a harm-reduction approach
o   Experience working alongside worldviews that are not your own
o   Experience and confidence driving in all seasons
 
Skills and Abilities
o   Grounded in harm-reduction, trauma-informed, person-centred, and low-barrier ways of working and being
  • Ability to build rapport with youth and families
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize and effectively manage time
  • Able to contribute positively to a team environment as well as work independently
  • Strong understanding and committed practice of counselling and professional ethics
 
Other Requirements
  • Valid Class V Driver’s License (required; Class IV preferred)
  • Driver’s Abstract (required)
  • Valid First Aid and CPR Certification (required)
  • Reliable Vehicle (required)
  • Criminal Record Check for working with children and vulnerable adults (required)
  • Recent Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (an asset)