Interior Health is hiring a casual Youth Care Counsellor to join our Mental Health Adolescent Psychiatric Unit (APU)/Tertiary Mental Health Services located at the Kelowna General Hospital (KGH).
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking applicants with a relevant Bachelor’s degree that includes course content relevant to adolescent mental health as well as two years’ experience working with adolescent mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, psychosis, etc.
The ideal candidate is a resilient, and collaborative Youth Care Counsellor who is passionate about supporting adolescents experiencing behavioural, emotional, and psychiatric challenges. This person thrives in a multidisciplinary, evidence-based environment and is committed to creating a physically and emotionally safe therapeutic milieu for youth and their families/caregivers.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong skills in adolescent development, crisis intervention, supportive counselling, psychosocial assessment, and relationship-building, while acting as a positive role model through daily interactions and therapeutic activities. The Youth Care Counsellor will be adaptable, team-oriented, and confident in contributing to care planning, implementing therapeutic interventions, supporting community integration, and fostering healthy coping and social skills. The Youth Care Counsellor will be able to provide one-on-one care for youth at risk needing constant observation on the unit.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
- Career Growth
- Employer paid training/education
- Balanced lifestyle
What will you work on?
The Youth Care Counsellor works collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team within an evidence based model of care, to support all aspects of therapeutic care of patients with behavioural, emotional, and psychiatric problems and their families/caregivers. Under the direction of the Manager (or designate), this position is responsible for maintaining a physically and emotionally safe therapeutic milieu, providing activities and care appropriate to the adolescent’s stage of development, supportive counselling, and psychosocial assessment, including working with families/caregivers in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.
Scheduling Information:
Shift types are days and shift times are from 09:00 to 20:00 hours. This is a Casual opportunity. Casual means there are no guaranteed hours and work requirements can vary from 0 - 37.5 hours per week. Many careers with us begin with casual employment and lead to permanent or temporary career opportunities.
About this location/unit
The Adolescent Psychiatric Unit is a tertiary mental health, psychiatric unit for youth between ages 12 to 17 where the average length of stay is 7 to 21 days. There are eight beds staffed with a comprehensive, multidisciplinary team offering psycho-educational programming. A collaborative problem-solving philosophy and model of practice is utilized.
Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you
We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.
If you are an experienced mental health professional and passionate about helping those in our community come and join our supportive and cohesive team at Kelowna General Hospital and make a difference in someone’s life. Apply Today!
