Foundry is removing barriers and increasing access to health and wellness services for young people ages 12–24 and their caregivers through a network of youth-friendly centers across British Columbia and online. By offering integrated mental health care, substance use services, physical and sexual health care, youth and family peer support and social services; Foundry makes it easier for young people to find support in their communities. Online resources and first-of-its-kind virtual care further broaden Foundry's reach. The Youth and Family Counsellor will provide single session, short term and drop in counselling services that reduce risk associated to mental health and/or substance use, promote positive choices for a healthier lifestyle , positive connections and attachment to community. This position reports directly to the Foundry program manager. This position is to cover a maternity leave for a period of up to 1 year. Key Duties and Responsibilities • Provide single session brief solution focused counselling in a drop-in model center; • Provides individual, family and group counselling using therapeutic techniques drawn from theoretical frameworks such as emotional focused family therapy (EFFT), brief solution-focused, narrative, motivational interviewing, and client directed outcome informed practice. Harm reduction or other best or promising practice; • Establishes and maintains coordinated working relationships with other human service providers and caregivers; • Provides crisis intervention and support to youth and their families when required; • Refers youth and their families as necessary to other services, residential programs, support groups etc. Efforts are made to reduce or eliminate barriers for clients needing to use a resource. Provides follow up and support as required.