Company:
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
Details:
The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a Child, Youth & Adult Clinical Counsellor to provide support to children, youth, adults, and Families living in the Northern Nuu-chah-nulth region.
Based out of the NTC Northern Region office (Gold River/Tsaxana), this permanent, full-time position will promote wellness through a balance of First Nation and western methods; and, requires travel by boat and plane into communities.
Responsibilities
Provide clinical counselling with individual and/or family and/or group sessions as appropriate
Provide counselling with children and youth suffering from emotional and behavioral disorders
Provide clinical counselling services with NTC Mental Health Services Programs, including establishment of a regularly maintained schedule of services to Northern Region communities
Consultation and Liaison with NCN communities, schools and other agencies
Implement culturally safe practices that reflect NCN healing traditions and western mainstream approaches
Qualifications & Experience:
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in a field related to counselling and recovery, such as psychology, counselling, or social work
5 years front line experience, at least 3 working with aboriginal people
Thoroughly familiar with health services and referrals processes
Possess and practice a personal wellness plan
Possess strong personal boundaries and have familiarity with ethical issues that arise from working with high-risk populations
Provide acceptable references and a criminal record check
Possess a car and valid driver’s licence, and provide acceptable references and criminal record check