Carrier Sekani Family Services·Vanderhoof, British Columbia
The Mental Health Counsellor provides a range of mental health services to individuals, families, and groups within First Nations communities. Responsibilities include conducting clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, and implementing counselling programs to meet client goals.
Career Opportunity: Mental Health Counsellor-Child and Youth
Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Takla Landing, or Burns Lake
Employment Type: Full-Time, 35 hours per week
CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 1980s, CSFS has grown to over 545 employees providing services to 11 member Nations. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of northern BC while you work.
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Mental Health Counsellor provides a range of mental health services to children and youth within a First Nations cultural and socioeconomic setting.
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At CSFS, we understand that knowledge and experience may come from a variety of sources and encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not align perfectly with the qualifications listed above.
With the widespread need for mental health support, placements can be secured in Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Takla Landing, or Burns Lake. Placements available will depend on current staffing levels, available funding, and the communities' patient loads.
For more on the locations currently available, candidates are encouraged to reach out to recruitment@csfs.org [recruitment@csfs.org].
We live by our organization’s values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution.
Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers.
The target hiring range for this position is $39.7452 to $51.471 per hour. Candidates will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants’ role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity.
In addition to base salary, CSFS offers an excellent compensation package. It features unique, generous, flexible time off options promoting work-life-family balance, Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period), as well as extended health and dental benefits. At CSFS, we believe in investing in our employees through meaningful educational and professional development opportunities.
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Positions will remain open until filled. Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.
In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.
CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team by email at recruitment@csfs.org and we’ll collaborate with you to address your requirements.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Clinical Psychology and be registered with a recognized professional body such as BCASW or ICBOC. Two years of related experience in community-based mental health services is required.
Market context
In British Columbia, behavioral-health roles often reflect ongoing demand in acute care, community mental health, and integrated service settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for current BC nursing registration, recent experience with acute mental illness, and comfort working on multidisciplinary teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit against the original posting, then tailor your application to show relevant mental-health and team-based experience.