Child and Youth Counsellor
About the role
Department Information
The Tlicho Community Services Agency is a unique organization responsible for the delivery of education, health and social services within the Tlicho region. The Tlicho Community Services Agency's vision 'Strong Like Two People' is a metaphor for the desire by community leadership to build an organization, and create programs and services that recognize the strength and importance of two cultures.
Job Information
Located in Whati and reporting to the Clinical Supervisor, Mental Health & Wellness, the Child and Youth Counsellor (CYC) is part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary approach to the
delivery of direct therapeutic services to support the needs of children, youth and their families.
The CYC is a member of the community counselling team and provides integrated and therapeutic mental health and behavioral programming in collaboration with school personnel and other health and mental health and social services professionals. The CYC provides a wide range of services with an emphasis on developing therapeutic relationships with children, youth and their families. During the school year, the CYC will be based primarily in the school, but, in order to align with the needs of children and youth, other locations may include the Community Counselling Program office, client family home or other appropriate community locations. As part of an interdisciplinary team approach, other services targeted to assist children and youth include: community development, consultation, coordination, education and integrated services management.
To be successful in this role you must have a master's degree in Child and Youth Care, Counselling, Clinical Psychology, Art Therapy, Clinical Social Work or Education with a focus on therapeutic counselling.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Health Recruitment
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
hlthss_recruitment@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.
Child and Youth Counsellor
About the role
Department Information
The Tlicho Community Services Agency is a unique organization responsible for the delivery of education, health and social services within the Tlicho region. The Tlicho Community Services Agency's vision 'Strong Like Two People' is a metaphor for the desire by community leadership to build an organization, and create programs and services that recognize the strength and importance of two cultures.
Job Information
Located in Whati and reporting to the Clinical Supervisor, Mental Health & Wellness, the Child and Youth Counsellor (CYC) is part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary approach to the
delivery of direct therapeutic services to support the needs of children, youth and their families.
The CYC is a member of the community counselling team and provides integrated and therapeutic mental health and behavioral programming in collaboration with school personnel and other health and mental health and social services professionals. The CYC provides a wide range of services with an emphasis on developing therapeutic relationships with children, youth and their families. During the school year, the CYC will be based primarily in the school, but, in order to align with the needs of children and youth, other locations may include the Community Counselling Program office, client family home or other appropriate community locations. As part of an interdisciplinary team approach, other services targeted to assist children and youth include: community development, consultation, coordination, education and integrated services management.
To be successful in this role you must have a master's degree in Child and Youth Care, Counselling, Clinical Psychology, Art Therapy, Clinical Social Work or Education with a focus on therapeutic counselling.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Health Recruitment
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
hlthss_recruitment@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.