Clinical Counsellor(s)
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Job Location:
West Vancouver - Canada
Monthly Salary:
$ 90000 - 110000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS)
Child Family Trauma Informed Health & Wellness Supports (CFTI)
Make a Difference. Support Healing. Empower Communities.
The Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) is seeking a compassionate and skilled Clinical Counsellor to join our Child Family Trauma Informed Health & Wellness Supports (CFTI) team. This role provides advanced counselling services to Children Youth & Families impacted by the First Nations Child Family & Jordans Principle Settlement Claims Processes rooted in an Indigenous worldview and trauma-informed practices.
What Youll Do
- Provide mental wellness counselling (individual group and family sessions) for trauma crisis and intergenerational healing.
- Deliver crisis intervention during community-based critical incidents.
- Conduct assessments and screenings for suicide risk and mental health concerns.
- Collaborate with First Nations communities local agencies and IRSSS program teams.
- Refer clients to traditional healers culturally relevant resources and external services.
- Advocate for improved access to mental wellness services and address systemic barriers.
- Integrate cultural ceremony traditions and customs into counselling practices.
What Were Looking For
- Masters degree in Psychology Counselling Psychology or Social Work (with counselling experience).
- Registration with BCACC or Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
- Minimum 2 years experience in trauma depression and/or anxiety counselling.
- Training in therapeutic modalities (e.g. EMDR SE IFS Motivational Interviewing).
- Experience working with Indigenous Peoples LGBTQ2S BIPOC communities.
- Strong communication decision-making and time management skills.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed culturally sensitive practices and traditional healing.
- Assets
- Indigenous-focused therapy training (e.g. IFOT).
- Knowledge of cultural protocols and healing practices.
- Experience in rural and remote communities.
At IRSSS your work will make a difference. Youll help shape how we communicate our mission and impact ensuring that survivor voices are heard and respected. This is more than a jobits a chance to contribute to truth and reconciliation.
What We Offer Salary: Starting at $90000.00-$110000.00 - based on experience
Benefits: Vacation days Sick Leave days Health Dental Life insurance Wellness days Cultural days
Office Locations: Vancouver - Vancouver Public Library Office
Apply today and help us support healing and reconciliation.
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Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral Health
- Classroom Experience
- Mediation Experience
- Special Education
- Conflict Management
- Teaching
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
- Word Processing
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