KTUNAXA KINBASKET CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES

MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Invitation to design your working relationship -- this opportunity is flexible as to location within the Kootenays, number of hours (up to full-time - 35 hour per week), employment or contract relationship. 

Let us know what your preference would be!

POSITION SUMMARY

Part of a team of professionals dedicated to the well-being of young people and their families; being innovative, flexible, organized and responsive to the needs of all our clients of all Aboriginal descents (First Nations, Metis and Inuit).  Working closely with the band leadership and communities, other KKCFS staff at all worksites, and community partners. 

Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child and Family Service Society is an integrated multi-disciplinary team of staff that work in the following areas:

        Early childhood prevention and intervention

        Child care support

        Family support

        Family circles and family conferencing

        Reconnection and family reconstruction

        Voluntary social worker services

        Guardianship to children in care

        Kinship (Foster) care services

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide assessments, wide range of counseling and therapeutic services to adults, children and families.

• Conduct comprehensive detailed client assessments

• Conduct individual, marital, family, crisis and small group counseling sessions

• Develop primary and secondary prevention programs for specific groups

• Support, assist and participate in community development activities

• Consult and cooperate with other health professionals

• Prepare comprehensive reports.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters Degree in Counseling, Social Work (clinical)
• Certified with BC Association of Clinical Counselors
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in related field
• Working knowledge of prevention, intervention and treatment techniques and resources
• Demonstrated well-developed interpersonal counseling, oral and written communication skills and case management skills
• Ability to plan, organize, implement and facilitate groups and other programs with a diverse population
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of First Nations culture and history; willingness to learn
• Computer literate working knowledge of MS Office and on-line record tracking system
• Valid class 5 BC Drivers License and reliable vehicle

Please forward your cover letter, resume and references to:

Judith Paul

Human Resources Manager

7468 Mission Road

Cranbrook, BC   V1C 7E5

Fax:  (250) 489-5760

Email:  jpaul@ktunaxa.org

Closing Date:  Friday, May 23, 2008

Thank you to all those that apply, however only those selected for consideration will be contacted.

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