CMHA Kelowna is hiring a full-time, term Mental Health Clinician to join the Foundry Kelowna team. The term position is for a 12-month period, starting September 2025. This position is 37.5 hours per week, with a typical work week of Monday to Friday 9pm-5pm.

WHO IS A MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN (school based)?

The Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Clinician will provide clinical counseling, assessment, care planning, and support to young people accessing services within School District 23 middle schools. The Clinician will employ evidence-based therapy approaches to empower youth in their mental health and substance use journeys, facilitating their access to necessary services and promoting their overall well-being.

WHAT DOES A MENTAL HEATH CLINICIAN (school based) DO?

• Provide individual treatment and ongoing assessment using evidence-based modalities, including CBT, mindfulness, DBT, and SFBT

• Facilitate group therapy workshops and deliver psychosocial care

• Carry a manageable caseload, providing brief and short-term interventions

• Conduct comprehensive assessments as required to identify individual needs and participate in care planning

• Facilitate access to appropriate services based on assessment outcomes

• Provide direct services to youth and young adults, including families/caregivers and other professionals involved in the care process

• Assist clients with system navigation, advocacy, and referrals to specialized resources

• Collaborate with clients, internal teams, healthcare professionals, families, and community partners to ensure integrated care

• Mentor and support other team members and practicum students in clinical practices and interventions

• Participate in service improvement initiatives, including collaborating with community agencies and stakeholders to enhance the support network for young individuals

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychology, or equivalent in Behavioral/Social Sciences/Services required
• Valid class V BC Driver’s License is required;
• Criminal Record Check clearance in the Vulnerable Sector
• Certification or working towards obtaining certification in applicable field (ie: BCCSW, BCACC)
• Certificates in First Aid, CPR and Naloxone considered an asset
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a counselling role
• Experience working with youth, young adults or families/caregivers considered an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish rapport and trust with youth and families
• Skilled in active listening and empathetic engagement
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to ethical guidelines
• Ability to maintain consistent professional boundaries
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Proficient in utilizing clinical assessment tools and electronic health record systems
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices in mental health and substance use treatment
• Knowledge of harm reduction and working with a trauma informed lens
• Experience in facilitating group programs is preferred
• Attention to detail and adaptability to changing environments
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and negotiation skills for assessing complex situations, particularly with young people
• Ability to synthesize information quickly and make informed decisions
• Ability to be regularly exposed to individuals who are struggling with and/or recovering from trauma, drug/alcohol use, homelessness, mental health challenges and/or mental illness
• Ability to travel for community partner events on a daily basis, as well as transporting clients for appointments and outreach activities on a frequent basis during summer months

WHO IS CMHA KELOWNA?

At CMHA Kelowna, we are dedicated to Mental Health in our community. No matter how old or how young, we provide support for families and individuals through programs that promote positive mental health and support recovery, while championing the elimination of barriers that can prevent people from thriving. We are a dynamic, innovative and visionary organization. We are looking for someone who shares our vision of a mentally healthy Kelowna and are passionate about making a difference in our community by bringing their particular expertise to our organization. To learn more, check out our website at www.cmhakelowna.org

CMHA KELOWNA OFFERS YOU:

• A competitive hourly wage of $37.58-43.22
• Dental, Health & EAP Benefits
• Wellness Spending Account
• RRSP matching program
• Vacation & Personal Health Days
• A workplace culture that fosters learning, transparency, trust and teamwork

As an employer, CMHA Kelowna strives to create a workplace that respects and values all individuals, minimizes bias, and promotes the equity, diversity, and inclusion of different perspectives and ideas. At CMHA Kelowna that means welcoming diversity in mental health, race, ethnicity, and culture. It also means diverse abilities, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, gender identities, education, marital status, language, and physical self-expression. These values are embedded in the work CMHA Kelowna does every day.

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates and those legally eligible to work in Canada will be contacted.