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Business: Lower Nicola Indian Band
Email: HR@LNIB.net
Address: 181 Nawishaskin Lane,
Website: indeed.com

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Lower Nicola Indian Band

Looking for  School Counsellor

From $40 an hour

The School Counsellor works within a multi-disciplinary team to provide prevention, assessment, referral, clinical counselling and follow-up services to students and family members affected by mental health and family issues. This may include confidential individual, family or group counselling, support for families and/or referrals for additional treatment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES

• Provide counselling and support to individuals, families.
• Respond to inquiries concerning available programs and services
• Provide mental health counselling regarding the cause, symptoms and prevention strategies of various mental health diagnoses
• Provide counselling regarding the use and effects of alcohol and drugs
• Prepare needs and risk assessments
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of crisis management and the impact of trauma issues
• Provide outreach counselling to students and their families
• Accept and make referrals to outside agencies when appropriate
• Maintain strict confidentiality guidelines regarding all student conversations and referrals
• Utilize the Electronic Management Record system to document all client encounters in a timely manner
• Coordinate and facilitate educational workshops for students and families

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education

• Registered Clinical Counsellor specializing in youth and First Nations, Social Worker in good standing with the College of Social Workers or Regulated Health Professional, or a Counsellor certification and in good standing with the Reregistering authority.
• Valid BC driver’s license and use of own vehicle.
• Must provide a Criminal Records Check with vulnerable sector screening

Position will remain open until filled by a qualified candidate Apply on this site or to HR@LNIB.net

For more of a detailed description, information and how to apply please visit: www.indeed.com