Child, Youth & Adult Clinical Counsellor

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 vehicle, boat, and airplane) into communities.

Responsibilities Include

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s 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
•   Possess a valid BC Driver’s License and have daily access to reliable vehicle
•   Available to work evenings and weekends, and travel by boat or plane when required
•   Provide acceptable references and criminal record check
•   Be willing and able to demonstrate compliance with NTC Vaccination Policy (COVID-19)

Competitive benefit package and salary based on qualifications and experience: salary range $55,000 - $86,000.