Mental Health Group Facilitator - Y Mind Youth
Part-Time Term Non-Management Coquitlam, BC, CA
6 days ago Requisition
Date Posted:
August 13, 2026
Position Title:
Mental Health Group Facilitator - Y Mind Youth
Term:
Casual
Participant Information Session & Intake:
September 30, 2026 and October 14, 2026
Sessions:
Session 1 –Oct 21, Session 2 –Oct 28, Session 3
-Nov 4, Session 4
-Nov 18, Session 5 –Nov 25, Session 6
-Dec 2, Session 7 –Dec 9;
Follow up sessions with participants:
Dec 15
Start Date:
September 30, 2026, with required availability for paid training in September
Salary: $30.00 per hour
Reports To:
Supervisor, Y Mind Youth and Teen
- Competitive vacation and paid sick time
- Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home
- Training and Professional Development Opportunities
- Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community
* Some benefits may vary based on employment terms
Nature & Scope
The YMCA Y Mind Youth program is an early intervention, evidence-based program which supports young people aged 18– 30 experiencing symptoms of mild to moderate anxiety to learn coping strategies and connect with peers in a safe and encouraging group environment.
The Y Mind Facilitator will co-lead this psychoeducation and support group with one other facilitator to help participants learn about their anxiety and discover helpful coping tools through creative activities and discussions grounded in mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). The Y Mind Youth program meets for 2.5 hours weekly for 7 weeks. Two Y Mind facilitators are responsible for the intake and screening of 12 group participants, co-facilitation of the program, and delivery of the program.
Reporting to the Y Mind Teen & Youth Supervisor, the Y Mind Facilitator will work collaboratively with other staff and participants. If program participants require additional support, the Y Mind Facilitator will provide appropriate community referrals.
Major Responsibilities - in this position, you will:
- Intake of program applicants at information sessions.
- Co-facilitate psycho educational group sessions and create a warm, welcoming, and safe group environment.
- Maintain a strengths-based approach that inspires participants to engage in self-development & change.
- Support applicants and participants to contact appropriate referrals to community agencies when necessary.
- Organization of data for evaluation of program.
- Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property by following YMCA standards/ policies/ procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualification - you bring:
- Degree in mental health / counselling related field. Masters degree and professional body registration an asset.
- Experience leading psycho educational support groups.
- Experience working with young people aged 18 – 30 who experience mild to moderate anxiety.
- Understanding of mindfulness and knowledge of mindfulness practices.
- Experience with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) preferred.
- Experience conducting intakes.
- Ability to recognize mental health signs and symptoms beyond the mild to moderate spectrum and provide referrals to appropriate medical and community agencies.
- Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
- Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.
About YMCA BC:
By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.
As a charity, YMCA BC promotes…
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