_ Temporary Child & Youth Mental Health Therapist (Maternity Leave) # 2025-025 _

Location: Based in Vanderhoof, serving outlying communities as needed

Hours of Work: 30 hrs per week: Tuesday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30pm, Client services will be provided on a flexible basis which may include evening & weekends.

Term: July 4, 2025, to September 4, 2026 (Maternity Leave)

Posting date: April 3, 2025, Closing Date: Until Filled

Salary: $43.24 - $52.93/hour as per CSSEA & CSSBA Collective Agreement (Grid Level 16P)

Job Summary

The Child and Youth Mental Health Therapist works within a multi-disciplinary team to provide prevention, assessment, referral, clinical counselling and follow-up services to individuals and family members affected by mental health issues. Provides assessments and therapeutic services for children and youth 18 and under who are experiencing mental health problems, or who may be at risk of developing a mental health condition. Services will be extended to include family or other caregivers and service providers. Services will also be provided to the community members in the form of psycho-educational presentations and awareness. Close collaborations with other health and support services will be built and maintained in efforts to provide comprehensive service delivery.

Qualifications & Experience:
A master's degree in counselling psychology or a related field.
At least 2 years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.
Broad knowledge of mental health and substance abuse disorders and their interaction.
Working knowledge of DSM 5.
Ability to conduct comprehensive assessments including the ability to assess and facilitate appropriate interventions to reduce the individual's risk to self and others.
Must be sensitive to and respectful of cultural differences, differences in socio-economic status and lifestyle diversity. Must be non-judgmental
Knowledge of relevant socio-historical events relevant to Indigenous culture.
Well-developed interpersonal, counselling, oral and written communication skills.
Intermediate Computer Skills (moderate understanding of operating systems, word processing, graphics, spreadsheets, databases).

Required:
Valid class 5 driver's license & satisfactory drivers abstract
Criminal Record Check clearance
This position requires union membership

Our Commitment to You:

We make significant investments in our people, which is why we take great care to hire those who we believe will thrive at Connexus. As a Connexus Team member, you can expect to be treated with dignity and respect, to be challenged with your work, and to have the autonomy necessary to excel.
Benefits: Extended Health, Dental, Pension Plan, Paid Sick Days, LTD, Vacation 3 weeks + more
Interesting and relevant training and development opportunities

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 14 months

Pay: $43.23-$52.93 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:
Company pension
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Vision care
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:
Vanderhoof, BC: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

Application question(s):
Are you a Canadian citizen or legally entitled to work in Canada

Education:
Master's Degree (required)

Experience:
Counselling: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person