Job Details
Integrated Child & Youth Clinical Counsellor
Under the Pathway to Hope, the Province began to establish Integrated Child and Youth (ICY) teams in the fall of 2021. These community-based multidisciplinary teams deliver wraparound mental health and substance use services and supports for children and youth (birth to age 19) and their families. The service delivery is flexible and outbound, reflecting the preferences of children, youth, and families.
As an Integrated Child & Youth Clinical Counsellor (ICY -CC) , you will provide therapeutic counselling to children and youth through a compassionate lens of prevention and intervention, while supporting their progress along the way. You will work collaboratively with school teams, community partners, and the Integrated Child and Youth (ICY) team to advocate for the needs of young people and help guide multidisciplinary decision-making. As a leader, you will supervise Youth Peer Support Workers, cultivate a supportive clinical environment, and deliver workshops and ongoing training to families, district staff, and community agencies as determined by the ICY team. You will also lead clinical counselling groups for children, youth, and families as needed, contributing to a strong and connected circle of care. Whether coordinating with external agencies, contributing to team meetings, or providing support during critical incidents, you will play an essential part in creating a responsive, collaborative, and caring network for children and youth.
The ICY-CC is required to be available to perform work outside of regular working hours, on occasion. This role does not follow the school calendar and works 12 months of the year.
Current Salary Range : $97,884 - $122,355 with a competitive benefit and municipal pension package.
Assignment: Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 4:30 with flexibility for evenings and weekends
Location : Dufferin Learning Centre
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Work, Live, and Play!
Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (NLPS) respectfully acknowledges that we operate within the traditional territories of the Snuneymuxw, Snaw Naw As and Stz'uminus First Nations . For countless generations, these Coast Salish Peoples have stewarded these lands and waters, enriching them with their deep-rooted cultural heritage, traditional knowledge, and spiritual connections. The teachings and ways of being come directly from the land and through the hul'q'umi'num language. We recognize and honour the enduring presence and contributions of the Coast Salish Peoples to our shared community.
Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable learning community where every individual thrives, guided by the values of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion (JEDI), and the Syeyutsus Reconciliation Framework. Our 2024–2028 Strategic Plan centers on three foundational goals: Student Success, Student & Employee Wellness, and Truth & Reconciliation.
Your Education and Experience
Education and Professional Certification
- The successful candidate will have a Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology, Educational Psychology, Psychology or a related field and must include a 300-hour supervised school-based practicum or equivalent.
- Is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and meet educational and training criteria to be a member of the BC Association of Clinical counsellors (BCACC) or a Registered Clinical Social Worker with the BC College of Social Workers (BCCSW).
- Minimum of 3-5 years' experience working with families, children, and youth in a clinical counselling setting.
- Experience in clinical and/or educational interventions with children, adolescents, and families (including crisis intervention).
- Recent training and successful experience in mental health initiatives and suicide assessment and prevention.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience liaising between community partners.
Experience in inter-ministerial work and/or familiarity with multiple provincial Ministries an asset.
Experience supporting children ages 6-12 an asset.
How to A pply
Please apply by clicking the Apply button next to the job details. Applications should include a cover letter, a detailed personal résumé, and any other relevant supporting documentation related to your education.
Please note: Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools thanks all applicants for their interest in working with us, however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
If you have questions or require assistance with this application process, please contact the Customer Care department at MakeAFuture at 1 866 806 6851 or applicant@makeafuture.ca