CHILD AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICITIONS COUNSELLOR

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Mental Health Clinic Manager, the focus of the Child and Youth Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor will be to provide counselling to children and youth to support mental wellness by assisting with emotional regulation and resulting behavioural management. The Child & Youth Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor will provide services through a trauma‑informed lens with a focus on addressing intergenerational trauma inclusive of grief & loss. The position will be responsible for providing services that include Traditional ways of Healing.

Essential Functions

• Assess and understand the child or youth’s mental health needs through a developmental and trauma‑informed lens and formulate methods of intervention in collaboration with the team.
• Working knowledge of mental health and addictions.
• Work within MFN elementary and secondary school environments when requi...