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arc programs is now accepting applications for three full-time Counsellor positions, to support students attending secondary schools within the School District #23 catchment area.
Hours / Schedule
- 1-Full-time fixed term (parental leave coverage) with 30-hours / week during school hours commences March 2024.
Responsibilities
- School-based Mental Health Counsellors will work with youth who may have a mental health diagnosis, or who are experiencing mental health challenges that significantly affect their ability to function in the school and home setting.
- Counsellors will work closely with school staff, community services and medical professionals to help youth and their families increase their understanding of the youth’s mental health issues.
- Counsellors will support youth to develop the skills necessary to achieve and maintain mental wellness by applying a range of developmentally appropriate, and evidence-based specialized treatment modalities.
Qualifications
A masters-level degree in a relevant discipline (MSW, MA in Counselling or Psychology, etc.) is strongly preferred; however candidates with a bachelors-level degree and who are enrolled in a Masters Program combined with extensive (i.e.: 3+ years) mental health counselling experience may be considered.
Preferred Types Of Related Experience
Knowledge and experience in suicide risk assessment, safety planning and treatment is a strong asset, as is clinical experience related to supporting youth experiencing complex mental health issues.
- 3-years of clinical experience in mental health and/or family support services.
- (Protective) Family Support services
- Youth and family counselling
- Child/youth mental health services
- Other relevant community-based services
Candidates must possess a valid Driver’s License and may be required to provide a sound personal vehicle for business use
Successful applicants will be subject to a screening process, including a criminal record search, to confirm suitability for the position.
Wage / Benefits
$34.00 – $37.55 per hour to start based on relevant experience and education.
Upon successful completion of a probationary period, full-time employees
(minimum 20-hrs per week) are eligible for a full benefit package (including dental plan, vision coverage, life insurance, extended medical coverage, long-term disability plan, and RRSP contributions).
New full-time employees are eligible for 3-weeks paid vacation to start, and paid sick days as needed.
Why choose ARC Programs as your employer?
arc programs is an equal-opportunity employer, promotes the diversity of our program teams, and requires all employees to demonstrate cultural safety to the diversity of all populations we serve.
For more information about agency services, and about working for arc programs please go to arcprograms.com.
Please be aware that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
We acknowledge that my place of work with arc programs lies within the ancestral, traditional and unceded territories of the Syilx peoples in the Okanagan and the Secwe̓pemc, Ktunaxa and Sinixt people in the Kootenay region. I also acknowledge the Métis and Inuit peoples who reside on the various traditional territories across BC.
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