Posting Number: 300-052926-1
Job Title: Child and Youth Mental Health Counsellor, Mental Health Outreach Team – Full-Time, Temporary 1 year term
Closing Date: June 12, 2026
Start Date: July 6, 2026
Job Summary:
The position involves the provision of supportive mental health services to children and/or youth, and their families and/or caregivers in an outreach capacity. Services provided include mental health assessment, individual counselling, family work/mediation, crisis intervention, social skills training, psycho-educational training, advocacy and elements of case management.
Wage/Salary: $40.03
Location: Throughout CRD
Hours of Work: 35 hours, Monday through Friday, may involve some evening work.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrated expertise across a wide array of child/youth mental health disorders
- Demonstrated knowledge of assessment, treatment modalities, case management, and crisis intervention skills
- Ability to consult and collaborate with medical and community professionals, agencies, schools, and other services
- Excellent written and oral communication and report writing
Education, Training, and Experience:
- Minimum of an Undergraduate degree in Human Services, preferably Child and Youth Care or Social Work – Masters degree preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience working with high-risk children and youth and their families, with at least 2 years in a child and youth mental health setting.
- Thorough knowledge of community supports and services typically accessed by children, youth, and their families referred to the program
Additional Information:
- This position provides services in a stressful environment, often dealing with crisis situations and requires conflict resolution skills.
- The use of a vehicle in good working order with business insurance and the ability to transport clients and/or children is required.
- Occupational First Aid Level 1 (OFA) certification required.
How to Apply:
Résumé and cover letter to: The Child and Youth Mental Health Outreach Program, 1095 McKenzie Avenue, 4th floor, Victoria, BC V8P 2L5 or by email at: [email protected]. Please put “MHOT job application” in the subject line.
Applicants must quote JOB POSTING NUMBER in their application.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
This position is open to all gender applicants and requires union membership.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: From $40.03 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
