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Business: Cayoose Creek Indian Band
Email: adminassistant@cayoosecreek.ca
Phone: 250-256-4136
Address: PO Box 484, Lillooet BC V0K 1V0
Website: https://cayoosecreek.ca/

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Clinical Mental Wellness and Substance Abuse Counsellor
Signing Bonus + Competitive Wage
POSITION: Counsellor, Clinical Mental Wellness and Substance Abuse
WORK HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, 35 hours per week
REPORTS TO: Administrator
JOB SUMMARY The Cayoose Creek Band (CCB) is currently seeking an motivated people-orientated individual to fill the position Clinical Mental Wellness and Substance Abuse Counsellor. The Clinical and Mental Wellness and Substance Abuse Counsellor is responsible for working in cooperation with the community members along the spectrum of recovery from various mental health challenges, including alcohol and substance use disorder and facilitating and developing preventative and educational programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provision of individual and group clinical counselling support to community members across the spectrum of mental health challenges, including problematic alcohol and substance use disorders.
• Using a client centered approach to care, develop therapeutic goals in collaboration with community members, ranging from harm reduction to abstinence.
• Support community members seeking to attend residential and day treatment programs through the completion and submission of necessary paperwork;
• Support community members returning from treatment programs to develop relapse prevention plans.
• Promote and facilitate harm reduction programming within community, including facilitation of educational workshops.
• Support the organization and coordination of contracted wellness workshops based on needs identified by community members.
• Work collaboratively with allied health and social services professionals, including community elders and traditional knowledge keepers, to support holistic wellness of members.
• Ensures consistent quality, accountability and high standards in all client support and education.
• Maintains accurate and confidential case management files.
• Provides monthly reports to program manager of program activities and accomplishments.
• Other duties/tasks as required and as assigned.

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain strong relationships;
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work with people from various backgrounds;
• Conflict resolution skills;
• Able to work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision as well as working within a collaborative team framework;
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize;
• Understanding of Indigenous health systems, funding models, and community protocols is an asset.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and integrity.

Qualifications

• Be a Registered Clinical Counsellor, or Psychologist, or an equivalent combination of education & experience.
• Training and certification in counselling and psychotherapeutic methodologies;
• Knowledge and experience in delivery of culturally appropriate programs and community-based services in Indigenous communities and historic and ongoing impacts of colonialism and assimilation.
• Demonstrated ability to provide support to community members in crisis;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365;
• Valid BC Driver’s License.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.

Salary Range: $ 30.00 to $40.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience
Term: permanent (upon completion of probation)
Scope: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, 35 hours per week
NOTES:

• All applicants must submit their resume, cover letter, and three references.
• The successful applicant must submit both a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing.
• Cayoose Creek is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Indigenous, Metis or Inuit heritage. Candidates of Indigenous-identity are encouraged to self-identify on their application or within their cover letter.

Forward your Resume and Cover Letter to:
Attention: Rhonda Leech, Administrator
Email Fallon Flann, Administrative Assistant at adminassistant@cayoosecreek.ca
Fax: (250) 256-4138
Application Deadline: Until filled