Mental Health Therapist – Child & Youth Vanderhoof with Regular Travel to Fort St.

Employment Type: Full time, Term 35 hours per week.

Practice

Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS): CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of northern BC while you work. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Mental Health Therapist provides a range of mental health services to children, youth and their families within a First Nations cultural and socioeconomic setting.

Therapy service areas may include: Delivers a variety of evidence-based counselling and intervention approaches tailored to meet the unique needs of each client (e.g., CBT, DBT, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, EMDR, play therapy). Liaises with a multidisciplinary team of health and social service professionals to assist with case planning, assessment, treatment implementation, including follow-up and case management. Responds to acute mental health concerns, including suicidal ideation, self-harm, and substance use; conducts risk assessments and develops safety plans as needed.

Master's degree in Social Work, Educational Counseling,



or Clinical Psychology Two years of related experience with responsibility for providing a range of community-based mental health services. The community’s size, services and amenities are well suited for entrepreneurs, and those involved in resource or agricultural sectors.

Fort Saint

James , incorporated in 1952, has a population of approximately 4,700, including surrounding First Nations and rural communities. It is a tight knit community that offers an abundance of outdoor activities. The local economy is well diversified, although resource oriented. Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers.

Wage Range: The target hiring range for this position is $45.9057 to $59.4491 per hour. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants’ role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity. It features unique, generous, flexible time off options promoting work-life-family balance, Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period), as well as extended health and dental benefits.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.

Job Desc Mental Health

Therapist - Child and Youth 2025-07.

📌 Mental Health Therapist - Child & Youth (Vanderhoof)
🏢 Carrier Sekani Family Services
📍 Vanderhoof