Hospital Community Outreach Counsellor, CYYA
Job in
Coquitlam, BC, Canada
Listing for:
Fraser Health
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-08-03
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Mental Health, Community Health
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45 - 56 CAD Hourly
CAD
45.00
56.00
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $44.85 - $56.02 / hour
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Detailed Overview
Reporting clinically to the discipline Clinical Practice Leader and reporting administratively to the Manager or designate, the Outreach Counsellor provides hospital to community-based outreach support services, triages referrals, one-to one counselling, individual and group interventions, implements and assists in mental health and substance use treatment, provides life skills training, coaching, advocacy and support to children and adolescents experiencing mental health, behavioural, substance use and/or developmental problems and to their caregivers/families, in accordance with an established plan of treatment/care and as a member of the Child, Youth & Young Adult (CYYA) Mental Health & Substance Use Services (MH&SUS) multidisciplinary Transition Team.
Motivates, assists, and instructs clients with the activities of daily living, reports clients’ progress and condition, including reactions to medications. Provides client and family-centered care through a trauma-informed approach and evidence-informed practice to individuals and families.
Responsibilities
Assesses client behaviour, emotional and mental status through the knowledge of mental health disorders. Performs mental status exams as required and documents pertinent data.Provides individual and group counselling to children and adolescents, using a variety of strategies or techniques including psycho-education, problem solving, de-escalation techniques, behaviour management, conflict resolution, crisis intervention, activity-based, and other appropriate interventions as required. Provides support and psycho-education to families as needed.Triages referrals, shares responsibility amongst the team for distributed workload to manage cases, reports on the condition, behaviour, performance, progress, and care needs of clients and their caregivers/families, formulate recovery plans and goals, crisis intervention, assist with home visits, run groups, and outreach to clients as required, implementing treatment plans and participating in client meetings.Facilitates client utilization of appropriate community services and rehabilitative programs, including health care services, Ministry of Children and Family Development programs, and recreational, educational services and/or referring to other community resources as required to maintain coordination in the service and transition process.Observes and supports individuals in appropriate medication management, in accordance with the plan of treatment/care and established policies and procedures.Maintains client records by recording information such as client assessments, charting client information via PARIS and/or other clinical information systems, preparing progress notes and reports in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements, documenting for future reference and ensuring that access to and disclosure of information and records are in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act.Facilitates client attendance at appointments, programs, and services including escorting or accompanying client to appointments and leisure activities, including driving a vehicle. Participates in and supervises social and recreational activities as required.Provides direction to volunteers and assists with orientation of new staff and education experiences of students, as well as sharing expertise with other members of the team, as required.Maintains relevant data and statistics and provides input to Coordinator and Manager.Participates in quality improvement/program evaluation/research activities and implementation of evidence-based best practices in providing care to children and adolescents and their families, providing feedback to the supervisor regarding service needs, gaps and suggested solutions and initiatives to assist in the development and…
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