Child and Youth Mental Health Counsellor-Temp/FT 6 months term

**Posting Number:** 300-110926-1 **Job Title:** Child and Youth Mental Health Counsellor, Mental Health Outreach Team – Full-Time, Temporary 6 months term **Closing Date:** November 09, 2026 **Start Date:** January 4, 2026 **Job Summary:** The position involves the provision of supportive mental health services to children and/or youth, and their families and/or caregivers in an outreach capacity. Services provided include mental health assessment, individual counselling, family work/mediation, crisis intervention, social skills training, psycho-educational training, advocacy and elements of case management. **Wage/Salary:** $42.47 **Location:** Throughout CRD **Hours of Work:** 35 hours, Monday through Friday, may involve some evening work. **Key Duties and Responsibilities:** * Demonstrated expertise across a wide array of child/youth mental health disorders * Demonstrated knowledge of assessment, treatment modalities, case management, and crisis intervention skills * Ability to consult and collaborate with medical and community professionals, agencies, schools, and other services * Excellent written and oral communication and report writing **Education, Training, and Experience:** * Minimum of an Undergraduate degree in Human Services, preferably Child and Youth Care or Social Work – Masters degree preferred. * A minimum of 3 years of experience working with high-risk children and youth and their families, with at least 2 years in a child and youth mental health setting. * Thorough knowledge of community supports and services typically accessed by children, youth, and their families referred to the program **Additional Information:** * This position provides services in a stressful environment, often dealing with crisis situations and requires conflict resolution skills. * The use of a vehicle in good working order with business insurance and the ability to transport clients and/or children is required. * Occupational First Aid Level 1 (OFA) certification required. **How to Apply:** **Résumé and cover letter** to: The Child and Youth Mental Health Outreach Program, 1095 McKenzie Avenue, 4th floor, Victoria, BC V8P 2L5 or by email at: kmoore@thrivevictoria.org. Please put “CYMHOT job application” in the subject line. **Applicants must quote JOB POSTING NUMBER in their application.** **Incomplete applications will not be considered.** ***This position is open to all gender applicants and requires union membership.*** Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract Pay: From $42.47 per hour Benefits: * Casual dress * Dental care * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Extended health care * Life insurance * On-site parking * Vision care Work Location: In person