Youth Addictions Clinician Jobs

Broad knowledge of psychotherapeutic and counseling skills.

Perform behavioural interventions, family sessions, parent groups, psychoeducation, and individual child counselling according to a variety of theoretical models.

Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.

Comprehensive knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of behavioural, social emotional and mental health/psychiatric problems in children and youth.

Broad knowledge of mental illness diagnosis and treatment.

Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects).

Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of theory and practice to a case management process.

Broad knowledge of psychotherapeutic and counseling skills.

Broad knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.

Broad knowledge of mental illness and treatment.

Broad knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment.

Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects).

Experience in clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology.

Must possess and maintain a valid class 5 BC Driver's license with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).

Preference May Be Given To Applicants With The Following

Working For The BC Public Service

Comprehensive knowledge of mental health and substance use services and treatment protocols based on bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach to client care.

Comprehensive knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice.

Broad knowledge of advanced counselling techniques.

Broad knowledge of bio-psycho-social-spiritual issues that may occur in response to changing health and alcohol and/or other drug needs.

Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication.

Demonstrated ability to work as part of an integrated team of mental health and substance use specialists, clinical supervisors, and managers.