Date Posted:November 9 2026
Closing Date: Open until filled
Please note thatinternal applicants must apply by November 16 2026internalapplications received after this date will not be considered as internal andseniority will not apply position will remain open until filled.
The Opportunity:
The Clinical Counsellor provides professional client care to clients and client families of diverse cultural origin. Referred clients are at risk due to a combination of issues including cross-cultural conflict role loss and reversal substance abuse parent/teen conflict suicidal ideation family violence marital conflict and other issues pertaining to immigration and settlement. The Counsellor collaborates and has recently worked in the past 2 years worked with interdisciplinary team members and the Ministry of Children and Family Developments Child and Youth Mental Health team Fraser Health Authority City of Surrey SAFE counselling program and other health care professionals/providers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides clinical outreach services to clients in the community and schools as an outreach clinical counselor within the SAFE counselling mandate by conducting comprehensive assessments implementing therapeutic interventions during on-going follow-up care and consulting with the individuals general practitioners;
- Attend regular CHART meetings weekly for referrals and work in collaboration with different service providers in the community including Surrey Police MCFD and SD 36.
- In collaboration with manager responds to critical incidents with appropriate reporting safety planning and crisis intervention to address safety concerns;
- Develops and implements approaches to supporting clients that center around the clients needs strengths and individual preferences;
- Provides individual family group and psycho-educational supports as appropriate for the client and family;
- Supports the clients development of stronger relational and community support;
- Works collaboratively with Provincial ministry staff care professionals and clients/family in the identification and resolution of client/family mental health issues ethical dilemmas concerns regarding services and coordination and integration of care;
- Collaborates with clients to develop safety plans that strengthen their sense of safety;
- Maintains records in accordance with established procedures and policies and prepares/maintains statistical data correspondence reports and other documentation as required;
- Participates in service inter-disciplinary case conferences and team meetings as required by the employer shares information demonstrates and/or provides guidance on clinical/health related tasks ensures students are aware of assignments developed by the employer and reassigns clinical/health related tasks as necessary;
- Adheres to ethical principles and standards of practice for the counselling profession as it relates to informed consent confidentiality and professional conduct;
- Provides an ongoing commitment to client services and continuous quality improvement to ensure best practice client services and the most effective delivery of service;
- Performs other related duties as directed by the Manager or designate.
MandatoryQualifications:
- Masters degree incounselling psychology social work or a related disciplinefrom a recognized program;
- Fluency in Spanish Language
Qualified candidateswill also possess:
- Masters level university degree in counselling psychology social work or a related discipline;
- Two years recent related clinical experience working with children Children in CARE and worked with SAFE mandate and city of Surrey adolescents and families or an equivalent combination of education training and experience;
- Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) designation from the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors;
- Demonstrated ability to organize and facilitate groups designed to provide counseling services and therapeutic interventions to a wide variety of participants;
- Robust written verbal and interpersonal communication skills in Spanish;
- Verbal and written fluency in another language an asset;
- Understanding of the immigrant and refugee experience;
- Demonstrated ability to work with the specific cultural population required;
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and independently;
- Occupational First Aid or be willing to obtain one upon start of position;
- Class 5 BC Drivers License and access to a vehicle.
A criminal recordcheck is required as a part of this process.
Please note that we currently have staff on the recall list. If an applicant on the recall list applies to this vacancy the provisions under Article 13.5 Recall of the Collective Agreement will apply and we will not consider internal applications from those with less seniority.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To apply please upload your resume and cover letter as separateattachments. As part of the application process you will be prompted tocomplete a short questionnaire. Please ensure all questions are answered.
This position is not available for sponsorship only candidateslegally entitled to work in Canada can be considered.
To view all opportunities at DIVERSEcity visit INFORMATION:
This position is based in our Surrey office and is a blend ofremote and in-person services. DIVERSEcity has implemented new safetyprocedures for in-office and in-person work to view our safety plan pleasevisit will be provided with the training and equipment to safely carry outtheir duties ensuring the best protection for our staff and clients.
A comprehensive job description will be provided to allcandidates shortlisted for interviews.
DIVERSEcity is committed to employment equity and encouragesapplications from people of all gender identities and expressions persons withdisabilities Indigenous peoples and visible minorities. Persons withdisabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of theapplication and hiring process may contact our HR department at ().Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
About DIVERSEcity
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is a registered charitydevoted to helping newcomers. For 46 years we have focused on providingspecialized services newcomers to find employment learn English find housingdeal with family challenges work through mental health issues and accessmedical care. DIVERSEcity is a client-centred organization committed to qualityand accountability. We value growth respect integrity and learn more about DIVERSEcity visit us at thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity;however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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📌 SAFE Clinical Counsellor, Spanish Speaking (Surrey)
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