Date Posted: February 5th, 2025
Position Title: Clinician (Walk-in Counsellor), Foundry Prince George
Location: Foundry Prince George (1148 7 Ave, Prince George, BC V8J 2K1)
Terms: Casual/on-call
Start Date: As soon as possible
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, some evenings and weekends are required
Hours: 0-30 hours per week
Salary: $32 - $36 per hour
Reports To: Manager and Assistant Manager, Foundry Prince George

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum post-secondary degree in a relevant field (counselling, social work, behavioural sciences, etc.)
• Master’s degree in relevant field an asset
• Registered or eligible for registration with applicable professional association
• 2 years recent and related experience preferred, providing professional counselling services for individuals (ideally youth) with mental wellness and substance use challenges or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Understanding of and passion for youth and their families
• Genuine commitment to service integration and improving service experiences for youth and their families
• Physical ability to complete required tasks
• Satisfactory criminal record check and clear vulnerable sector search
• Three satisfactory professional references

• Conducts a range of mental health and addictions assessments using standardized tools and works with young people, their families, and the larger team to develop interventions and individualized plans of care
• Develops and delivers groups (such as Coping Skills groups)
• Provides outreach services when indicated and liaises with a wide range of systems (education, justice, health, housing, MCFD, MSDPR, etc.), community agencies, and natural supports
• Works in an integrated way with other members of the Foundry team, including with primary care, family involvement, and peer support staff
• Contributes to a positive team environment of continuous learning, effective communication, and service excellence
• Incorporates culturally safe practice and promotes a safe place for diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ and Indigenous populations
• Recognizes and manages risk, and ensures action are taken to prevent/ minimize harm
• Supports other Foundry team members and community colleagues during critical incidents and high risk situations
• Performs administrative functions related to the role including maintaining accurate records, contributing to shared client files, following up on tasks, responding to requests in a timely manner, preparing presentations and reports, making referrals
• Commits to ongoing learning and development into therapeutic modalities adopted by Foundry Central (including virtual care, SFBT, and EFFT), and learning and research in clinical best and promising practices
• Actively promotes the YMCA mission of building healthy communities and models the core values of honesty, respect, caring, and responsibility