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Lower Similkameen Community Services Society, in partnership with the Ministry of Children and Family Development, Child and Youth Mental Health Services, is seeking a qualified individual to provide specialized mental health assessment and treatment services to children, youth and families when the child or youth are suffering serious emotional, psychological, behavioural and/or psychiatric illness.

Hours: 35 per week
Starting Wage: $34.31/hr, plus a comprehensive benefit package
(Grid 17, Step 1, UFCW Community Agreement)

Qualifications: education, training and experience
 MSW (Clinical Specialization or equivalent training/education), or comparable graduate degree at Master’s level.
 2 years clinical experience working in child and youth mental services, with responsibility for providing a wide range of community based mental health services.
 Education or training in program planning, group facilitation and working with families and young children in conditions of risk.
 An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
 BC Class 5 Driver’s licence and access to an adequately insured reliable vehicle for work purposes
 Clearance through the Criminal Records Review Program is required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Excellent communication skills (verbal & written); proficient use of computer and other IT; knowledge of child development, parenting, family systems, family violence, cross-cultural issues, community resources, group facilitation skills; and conflict resolution skills.