Child & Youth Mental Health Counsellor

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a permanent, full-time Child & Youth Mental Health Counsellor to provide support to children, youth and families living in urban Port Alberni and in the communities of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council’s Southern Region.  Based out of Port Alberni and reporting to the Manager of Child & Youth Services, this position will be assigned to provide regular service to specific remote communities, which may involve airplane, boat, and travel on gravel roads.

Responsibilities

• Clinical counselling with children and youth experiencing stressful or traumatic events, presenting emotional and behavioural responses (including crisis intervention)
• Consultation and Liaison with NCN communities, schools and other agencies
• Development and  coordination of innovative prevention/intervention programs focusing on resiliency and capacity building
• Implement culturally safe services that reflect NCN healing practices and western mainstream approaches
• Maintain a reporting system of client and activity records that supports program reporting and evaluation

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in a field related to counselling and recovery, or equivalent combination of education and 5 years recent experience working with aboriginal people
• Knowledge in Child & Youth Mental Health
• Familiar with Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations culture, healing processes, and cross-cultural education
• Possess strong personal boundaries, a wellness plan, and familiarity with ethical issues that arise from working with high-risk populations
• Possess a car and valid driver’s licence, and provide acceptable references and criminal record check

Competitive benefit package and salary based on qualifications and experience: salary range $49,000 - $80,000.