JOB POSTING
Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) is a fast-growing vibrant organization committed to the development and progress of its Band Members and Community. As such, the TteS invites applications from qualified, highly motivated and dynamic individuals to fill the following position.
POSITION TITLE: Mental Health Clinician/Social Worker (Master’s)
DEPARTMENT: Community Services
SUPERVISOR: Clinical Lead/Team Supervisor
TERMS: Full Time, 3 year term
REFERENCE #: 2026-101
Purpose of Position:
The Mental Health Clinician provides trauma-informed assessment, brief therapeutic intervention, and crisis stabilization support to individuals and families. The role emphasizes wholistic wellness and community reintegration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Clinical Assessment and Intervention. (70%)
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial, mental health, substance use, and risk assessments for individuals experiencing crisis.
- Assess suicide risk, self-harm risk, trauma-related symptoms, mental health concerns, and psychosocial needs.
- Provide short-term counselling and therapeutic interventions to individuals experiencing mental health challenges, substance use concerns, trauma, grief and loss, family conflict, and situational crises.
- Utilize trauma-informed, strengths-based, solution-focused, culturally safe, and evidence-informed approaches to support client wellness and recovery.
- Assist clients in developing coping strategies, emotional regulation skills, problem-solving strategies, and wellness goals.
- Develop collaborative treatment plans, safety plans, wellness plans, and follow-up care plans with clients and families.
- Provide individual, family, and group-based therapeutic support as appropriate.
- Provide crisis intervention, stabilization, and emotional support during and following crisis situations.
- Support family members impacted by crisis through education, resource navigation, and short-term supportive counselling.
- Provide clinical recommendations regarding referrals, service planning, and ongoing supports.
- Monitor client progress, evaluate outcomes, and modify intervention plans as appropriate.
- Collaborate with Crisis Response Team members and community partners to support coordinated and client-centered care.
- Maintain confidentiality and professional standards in accordance with regulatory requirements, ethical guidelines, and TteS policies.
- Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with TteS policies, standards, procedures, and cultural protocols.
- Case Consultation and Reporting. (20%)
- Participate in multidisciplinary case consultations and care planning meetings.
- Provide clinical recommendations and support for complex client situations.
- Consult with internal and external service providers to coordinate care and support service continuity.
- Ensure critical incident debriefings are completed following crisis responses.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential client records, case notes, assessments, and reports.
- Complete program statistics, reporting requirements, and documentation required by funding agreements and organizational policies.
- Monitor client progress and adjust intervention strategies as appropriate.
- Keep the Clinical Lead/Team Supervisor informed of significant client concerns, emerging risks, and service trends.
- Community Outreach and Prevention. (10%)
- Participate in community outreach, education, and prevention initiatives.
- Support community wellness activities that promote mental health, resilience, and harm reduction.
- Assist with the development and delivery of workshops, presentations, and awareness activities.
- Promote access to crisis response services and community supports.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with community members, Elders, partner agencies, and service providers.
- Participate in community events, team meetings, training opportunities, and program development activities as required.
- Other Related Duties. (As Required)
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and cultural learning opportunities.
- Support program evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, and data collection activities.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Clinical Lead/Team Supervisor.
Financial Responsibility:
No direct budget responsibility
Supervision or Training Duties:
May provide orientation, mentoring, peer support and knowledge transfer as assigned.
Special Requirements:
Criminal Record Check – Vulnerable Sector required.
Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
Ability to work flexible hours, participate in on-call rotation and respond to emergencies.
Working Conditions:
Office, community, client homes, hospitals and partner facilities. Exposure to emotionally demanding, unpredictable and potentially high-risk situations.
Professional Certification, Education and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychology, or related field
- Registration with appropriate regulatory body
- Minimum three (3) years of experience providing mental health, counselling, crisis intervention, or community-based clinical services.
- Experience in crisis response and trauma-informed care
- Experience in Indigenous community-based practice
- Preferred training in, or willing to obtain:
- Crisis Response and Intervention
- PTSD assessment and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria
- Suicide prevention and postvention
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships.
- Ability to exercise sound clinical judgement and decision-making.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Benefits:
- Extended health, dental, and vision
- 7.6% Registered Pension Plan (RPP) matching and Life insurance
HOURS OF WORK: Normal Day shifts – 7 hours. Non-normal shifts may be required.
PAY GRADE: Starting at $43.30/hour depending on education and experience
Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
In accordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights code, it is TteS Policy to practice preferential hiring for Aboriginal peoples. Candidates who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.
Deadline for the Job posting is July 28, 2026 by 2:00pm
Submit Job Application Form, cover letter, resume, and references
online: https://tkemlups.ca/employment/
or at our Human Resources office #320 Chief Alex Thomas Way.
Office Hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm &
closed for lunch from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
We require each applicant to fill out
an online application form which can be found at: https://tkemlups.ca/employment/
