Career Opportunities

COMPETITION NO. 20-075

Position:         Clinician (DiscoverY Program)

Location:         Parksville, Vancouver Island, B.C.

Hours:             5 hrs per week – Temporary, Part Time (to 31 March, 2021)

Salary:             Grid 16-P         $36.92 – $43.05

Job Summary

We are looking for a Clinician to join our Sources Oceanside team! DiscoverY is a program that offers free short-term counselling to youth and young adults who might otherwise not be eligible for funded services in the community. The goal for this program is to help young people (15-29 years old) build resilience and explore new ways of communicating, coping and relating with both themselves as well as with those around them. Service is typically 8-10 sessions and focuses on things like depression and anxiety, basic stress management techniques and coping strategies, developing healthy communication and boundaries in relationships, navigating the challenges and difficulties that arise with the transition into adulthood, self-esteem and assertiveness skills, gender identity and sexual orientation.

About Sources

Sources is a community-based non-profit organization that provides help, encouragement, and hope for individuals and families in White Rock, Surrey, Delta, Langley, Prince George and Parksville, B.C. We serve 40,000 individuals yearly and that is all owing to our dedicated team. We provide services such as food banks, counselling, advocacy services, and community living programs. At Sources we value respect and collaboration as we are all striving to promote the same mission—social wellness for our community.

Sources Oceanside

Sources Oceanside is a multi-service organization, serving communities in the Oceanside corridor.  With locations in Parksville and Qualicum Beach offering a well-established Child Development Centre as well as a wide range of Mental Health and Social Services.  Our vision is that all children, youth and families live in a healthy environment.

Qualifications:

•          Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology or a related field.
•          Two (2) years recent related experience.
•          Must have excellent communication skills and record keeping skills.
•          Must have excellent computer skills.
•          Must have a clear Criminal Record Check.

Start Date: As Soon as Possible

Benefits (if applicable):

·         100% employer paid coverage for extended health and dental

·         Long term disability, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accidental death & dismemberment coverage

·         Employee & Family Assistance plan

·         Pension plan

·         Generous paid time off, starting at 3 weeks

Closing Date: Thursday 6 August, 2020

How to apply: Please email your cover letter and resume to Jane Allen, jallen@sourcesbc.ca