Counsellor Youth and Family Substance Use

Position: Counsellor for Youth and Family Substance Use
Location: Central Island (Chemainus)

Focus on youth wellness and recovery as a Youth and Family Addiction Counsellor with Vancouver Island Health Authority. This temporary full-time position is dedicated to providing vital intervention and support services for young people in need.

You will engage with youth and their families to identify treatment needs and implement therapeutic strategies. Drawing from your recent experience in addiction counselling, you will facilitate individualized assessments and goal-oriented treatment plans. Working in a dynamic multidisciplinary team, your commitment to client-centered care will help foster healthier behaviors and family support networks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct intake assessments and treatment evaluations

• Deliver therapeutic interventions tailored to youth

• Engage families in supportive treatment plans

• Collaborate with team members to enhance service delivery

• Uphold client safety and privacy standards

Requirements:

• Relevant degree in human services or counseling

• Two years of experience in youth addiction counselling

• Proficient in therapeutic modalities and evidence-based practices

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Willingness to travel to multiple sites for work

Bring your counselling skills and dedication to improving youth and family health at Vancouver Island Health Authority.
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