EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FULL-TIME, 35 HOURS PER WEEK

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.

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What You Will Bring to The Role: 3 bullets of main qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Educational Counseling, or Clinical Psychology
• Registered with respective professional body (CCPA, BCACC, BCASW, ICBOC, ACCT or CPCA)
• Two years of related experience with responsibility for providing a range of community-based mental health services.

THE LOCATION:

Burns Lake, a small community with big aspirations and determination is the economic hub for the Lakes District. This bustling region is a dream location due to affordable housing and low cost of living. “We are proud of our business community, our thriving civic life, and our vibrant First Nations culture. It is our big-spirited, big-thinking people who make this community a healthy place to live”. Explore the Love Burns Lake website at lovenorthernbc.com/community/burns-lake/ to discover this 4-season playground and consider the great life you can have living here.
Prince George sits on the traditional lands of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation and is the largest city in northern B.C. It is a community that includes the renowned University of Northern B.C. and the College of New Caledonia, affordable housing, complemented by an international airport. Prince George offers unparalleled access to outdoor recreation that contributes to the city’s high quality of life and standards of living. The Fraser and Nechako rivers are focal points of an extensive park and trail system of more than 100 parks. Enjoy opportunities for year-round outdoor activities from camping to snowshoeing. Learn more about Prince George at https://tourismpg.com/.
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/.
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.

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Educational Counseling, or Clinical Psychology
• Registered with respective professional body (CCPA, BCACC, BCASW, ICBOC, ACCT or CPCA)
• Two years of related experience with responsibility for providing a range of community-based mental health services