Mental Health Counsellor

The Mental Health Counsellor provides assessment, treatment and crisis intervention to Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services clients. The Mental Health Counsellor will establish supportive and trusting relationships that reduce risk, and promote positive choices for adjudicated youth. YFPS is responsible for providing court-ordered youth justice services to youth. This position my require frequent travel to communities in northern Vancouver Island. Applicants must be prepared to regularly attend client sessions and community meetings, and to perform other related duties in these locations 2-4 times per month.