Mental Health Therapist - Child & Youth

Job summary

The Mental Health Therapist provides evidence-based counselling and intervention services to children, youth, and families within a First Nations cultural setting. They also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to conduct risk assessments, develop safety plans, and manage client cases.

Job details

Career Opportunity: Mental Health Therapist – Child & Youth Locations: Vanderhoof with Regular Travel to Fort St. James Employment Type: Full-Time, Term 35 hours per week. Term: November 2026 to November 2027. Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS): CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 1980s, CSFS has grown to over 475 employees providing services to 11 member Nations. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of northern BC while you work. The Opportunity: As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Mental Health Therapist provides a range of mental health services to children, youth and their families within a First Nations cultural and socioeconomic setting. Therapy service areas may include: Trauma, Anger, Spirituality, Parenting, Abuse, Confusion, Stress, Grief, Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Dissociation, Substance Abuse and Addiction issues. * Delivers a variety of evidence-based counselling and intervention approaches tailored to meet the unique needs of each client (e.g., CBT, DBT, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, EMDR, play therapy). * Liaises with a multidisciplinary team of health and social service professionals to assist with case planning, assessment, treatment implementation, including follow-up and case management. Participates in ICT meetings. * Responds to acute mental health concerns, including suicidal ideation, self-harm, and substance use; conducts risk assessments and develops safety plans as needed. * Conduct periodic evaluations of client intervention programs to ensure ongoing effectiveness. Visit www.practicedifferently.ca [http://www.practicedifferently.ca] and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to view the full job description for this career opportunity. What You Will Bring to The Role: * Master's degree in Social Work, Educational Counseling, or Clinical Psychology * Registered with respective professional body (CCPA, BCACC, BCCSW, ICBOC, ACCT or CPCA) * Two years of related experience with responsibility for providing a range of community-based mental health services. At CSFS, we understand that knowledge and experience may come from a variety of sources and encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not align perfectly with the qualifications listed above. The Location: Vanderhoof “where the heart is beckoning” is geographically located near the centre of British Columbia and truly is at the “Heart of it All” when it comes to lifestyle, low cost of living and employment opportunities. The community’s size, services and amenities are well suited for entrepreneurs, and those involved in resource or agricultural sectors. Whether you are looking for an adventuresome way to stretch your legs, are an avid wildlife admirer or looking for fun ways to entertain the family, Vanderhoof has something for you. Learn more about Vanderhoof by visiting http://www.vanderhoof.ca/ [http://www.vanderhoof.ca/]. Fort Saint James, incorporated in 1952, has a population of approximately 4,700, including surrounding First Nations and rural communities. It is a tight knit community that offers an abundance of outdoor activities. The area has hundreds of lakes and rivers and a vast amount of rolling hills and forests. The local economy is well diversified, although resource oriented. What CSFS Team Members Are Saying: * We live by our organization’s values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect while caring and advocating for vulnerable people. * Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution. * Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers. Wage Range: The target hiring range for this position is $45.9057 to $59.4491 per hour. Candidates will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants’ role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity. Total Rewards: In addition to base salary, CSFS offers an excellent compensation package. It features unique, generous, flexible time off options promoting work-life-family balance, Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period), as well as extended health and dental benefits. At CSFS, we believe in investing in our employees through meaningful educational and professional development opportunities. Hurry and Apply Now! Go to www.practicedifferently.ca [http://www.practicedifferently.ca] and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to apply. Applications will only be received and accepted through our online recruitment system. Deadline to Apply: Until Filled Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role. In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry. CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team by email at recruitment@csfs.org and we’ll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

What you’ll do

The Mental Health Therapist provides evidence-based counselling and intervention services to children, youth, and families within a First Nations cultural setting. They also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to conduct risk assessments, develop safety plans, and manage client cases.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Educational Counseling, or Clinical Psychology and be registered with a professional body. Additionally, at least two years of related experience in providing community-based mental health services is required.

Benefits

• Municipal Pension Plan • Extended Health Benefits • Dental Benefits • Flexible Time Off • Professional Development Opportunities

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• case management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Mental Health Therapy
• Trauma-informed Care
• CBT
• DBT
• Solution-focused Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• EMDR
• Play Therapy
• Case Management
• Risk Assessment
• Safety Planning
• Crisis Intervention
• First Nations Cultural Competency
• Clinical Psychology
• Social Work
• Educational Counseling
• Planning
• Honesty
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Economics
• Risk Analysis
• Ideation
• Advocacy
• Solutions Focused
• Compassion
• Mental Health
• Trauma Care
• Substance Abuse
• Community Mental Health Services
• Lifelong Learning
• Socioeconomics
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing
• Spirituality
• Dissociation

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector
• Mental Health Therapist
• Family / Behavioral Therapist
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Mental Health Counselors
• Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors