Employment

NISHS is Hiring a Full-Time Clinical Counsellor

The Clinical Counsellor provides professional counselling for people affected by various forms of trauma and abuse.

North Island Survivors' Healing Society, (NISHS), has been in operation in Campbell River since 1993. The Centre provides a safe space for people from all walks of life who wish to explore therapy with counsellors who are trained to work specifically with those who have experienced trauma or are currently experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress. At NISHS we support a wide range of recognized and evidence-based approaches to supporting individuals affected by trauma and abuse.

At NISHS, we VALUE

The courage it takes to make bold strides toward healing and ensure that every person that walks through our doors is treated with respect and equality, and with dignity, sacredness, and privacy.
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Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• The Clinical Counsellor facilitates the therapeutic approach for each of their clients

• Provide in-depth counselling and some short term counselling

• Manage a caseload and provide therapy to clients

• The Clinical Counsellor meets regularly with the clinical team

• The Clinical Counsellor meets regularly with Clinical Consultant

• Facilitate professional group therapy, (not a requirement but potential)

• Communicate with third party organizations if required

• Maintain files and records according to FIPPA

• Log in ‘counsellor notes’ for each client (hard copies)

• Manage client time effectively

• Collaborates with the Clinical Consultant or the Executive Director when additional support is necessary

Required Skills & Experience:

• You understand and agree to work with the same VALUES upheld by NISHS

• You possess a Masters degree in Counselling or a related field

• You are registered or eligible for registration with a related professional association. (Exp. BCACC, CCAPA)

• Understanding of basic technology, (Standard office technology and the ability to work online)

• Communicate in a professional manner both written and verbal

• Strong understanding of the English language and common clinical terminology

• You uphold all applicable professional membership codes of conduct and ethics that you belong to

Compensation & Working Conditions

• Full-Time work, (35 - 37.5 Hours/week)

• $40/hr

• Health/Wellness Benefits after 6 months

• Administrative tasks completed by administrative team members

• Option to work Hybrid, (both in-office at Campbell River location and remotely), in consultation with and approval from Executive Director.

• Collaborative professional relationship with Clinical Consultant

• Collaborative professional relationship with the NISHS team of Clinical Counsellors

This position reports to the Executive Director

Please apply for this position through Indeed.com ONLY. Next Level Consulting is handling the selection process and candidates that apply directly through NISHS, will be eliminated from the application process. All applicants are requested to submit, along with their resume, a cover letter outlining how their education and work experience meets the above listed “Required Skills & Experience''. Only qualified applicants who move on to phone interviews will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
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Application deadline: 2021-11-30

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Following all Government of BC protocols and regulations.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Campbell River, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Master's Degree (required)

Work remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19