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Business: Lower Nicola Indian Band
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Lower Nicola Indian Band

Looking for School Counsellor K-7

$40-$45 an hour – Full Time

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge / experience working with K-7 students beneficial.
• Practice from a harm reduction philosophy
• Comprehensive knowledge of client centered mental health practice methods and professional skills
• Knowledge of community resources, treatment centres, social service networks and organizations
• Working knowledge of computer software (email, internet) and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook), and Electronic Management Record systems Skills
• Advocacy skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse client groups with varying levels of comprehension and language capability, N?e?kepmx Fluency a plus
• good judgment and understanding

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