Lake Country, Bc Mental & behavioural health occupations Jobs – 36 Openings This Week

Youth Care Counsellor | Mental Health APU
Interior Health Authority —Kelowna, BC
- $44.85–$56.02 an hour
- Bachelor's
- Computer skills
Behavioural Therapist
Spectrum Learning Center —Kelowna, BC
- $41.78–$51.14 an hour
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
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Clinical Counsellor / Indigenous Trauma Therapist
Métis Community Services Society of BC (MCSBC) —Kelowna, BC
- From $37 an hour
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Psychology
- Organizational skills
- Wellness program
- Mileage reimbursement
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3d
Psychiatrist - Psychedelic (Ketamine) Assisted Therapy
Field Trip Health —British Columbia
- Temporary
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Registered Social Worker (RSW)
OK Clinical Therapy Group —Vernon, BC
- $70–$110 an hour
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Working with children
- Patient care
- Flexible schedule
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Clinical Child/Play Therapist
the co-lab company —British Columbia
- $99–$149 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Working with children
- Patient care
- In-person
- Wellness program
- Work from home
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Behaviour Consultant - BCBA Supervision
Posabilities Association of British Columbia —British Columbia
- From $44.54 an hour
- Temporary
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Psychology
- Wellness program
- Mileage reimbursement
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Mental Health & Substance (MHSU) Clinician
Aboriginal Housing Management Association —Vernon, BC
- $45–$55 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- Mileage reimbursement
- Dental care
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MHSU Counselling & Treatment Clinician | Mental Health
Interior Health Authority —Vernon, BC
- $44.85–$56.02 an hour
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Dental care
Counsellor
Whitevalley Community Resource Centre —Lumby, BC
- $30–$35 an hour
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Psychology
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Child, Youth, and Adult Counsellor
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Okanagan —Kelowna, BC
- $40.03 an hour
- Part-time
- Bachelor's
- Paid sick leave
3d
Casual Integrated Mental Health Worker (Kelowna)
Connective Support Society —Kelowna, BC
- $29.17–$33.49 an hour
- Morning shift
- English
- First Aid Certification
- Social Work
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Clinical Lead
Canadian Mental Health Association, Kelowna Branch —Kelowna, BC
- $79,813.50–$103,740.00 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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8d
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Lifemark Health Group —Kelowna, BC
- $36–$60 an hour
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Psychology
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11d
Psychiatry
Vernon Jubilee Hospital —Vernon, BC
- $300,000–$450,000 a year
- Full-time
Child, Youth, and Adult Counsellor
BGC Okanagan —Kelowna, BC
- $40.03 an hour
- Part-time
- Bachelor's
- Paid sick leave
Quick apply
3d
Addictions Worker
Westbank First Nation —Westbank, BC
- $71,405.82 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational skills
- Social Work
- Dental care
Quick apply
14d
Social Worker/Counsellor - Patient and Family Counselling Cancer Care - BC Cancer Kelowna
BC Cancer —Kelowna, BC
- $42.27–$52.81 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Master's degree
- Recruiting
- Leadership
Recreation Worker -Age Care, Monashee Mews
AgeCare Monashee Mews —Lumby, BC
- $19.80 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Bachelor's
- Communication skills
- Paid time off
Quick apply
2d
Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Well Beings Counselling —Kelowna, BC
- $85 an hour
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Psychology
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
PSYC-Psychologist
Lifemark Health Group —Kelowna, BC
- Full-time
- Dental care
- Vision care
Quick apply
Psychiatrist - Locum
Interior Health Authority —Vernon, BC
- $2,200 a month
- On call
- Medicine
- Doctoral degree
District Psychologist
School District #23 (Central Okanagan) —Kelowna, BC
- $57,972–$106,217 a year
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Presentation skills
- Psychology
Psychiatry
Kelowna General Hospital —Kelowna, BC
- $300,000–$400,000 a year
- Full-time
Psychiatrist - Child and Adolescent
Interior Health Authority —Vernon, BC
- $300,000–$450,000 a year
- Full-time
- Medicine
- Doctoral degree

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Youth Care Counsellor | Mental Health APU

Interior Health Authority
Kelowna, BC

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Job details

Casual

Skills

Bachelor's
Computer skills

Full job description

Interior Health is hiring a casual Youth Care Counsellor to join our Mental Health Adolescent Psychiatric Unit (APU)/Tertiary Mental Health Services located at the Kelowna General Hospital (KGH).

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking applicants with a relevant Bachelor’s degree that includes course content relevant to adolescent mental health as well as two years’ experience working with adolescent mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, psychosis, etc.

The ideal candidate is a resilient, and collaborative Youth Care Counsellor who is passionate about supporting adolescents experiencing behavioural, emotional, and psychiatric challenges. This person thrives in a multidisciplinary, evidence-based environment and is committed to creating a physically and emotionally safe therapeutic milieu for youth and their families/caregivers.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong skills in adolescent development, crisis intervention, supportive counselling, psychosocial assessment, and relationship-building, while acting as a positive role model through daily interactions and therapeutic activities. The Youth Care Counsellor will be adaptable, team-oriented, and confident in contributing to care planning, implementing therapeutic interventions, supporting community integration, and fostering healthy coping and social skills. The Youth Care Counsellor will be able to provide one-on-one care for youth at risk needing constant observation on the unit.

What we offer:

Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
Career Growth
Employer paid training/education
Balanced lifestyle

What will you work on?

The Youth Care Counsellor works collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team within an evidence based model of care, to support all aspects of therapeutic care of patients with behavioural, emotional, and psychiatric problems and their families/caregivers. Under the direction of the Manager (or designate), this position is responsible for maintaining a physically and emotionally safe therapeutic milieu, providing activities and care appropriate to the adolescent’s stage of development, supportive counselling, and psychosocial assessment, including working with families/caregivers in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.

Scheduling Information:

Shift types are days and shift times are from 09:00 to 20:00 hours. This is a Casual opportunity. Casual means there are no guaranteed hours and work requirements can vary from 0 - 37.5 hours per week. Many careers with us begin with casual employment and lead to permanent or temporary career opportunities.

About this location/unit

The Adolescent Psychiatric Unit is a tertiary mental health, psychiatric unit for youth between ages 12 to 17 where the average length of stay is 7 to 21 days. There are eight beds staffed with a comprehensive, multidisciplinary team offering psycho-educational programming. A collaborative problem-solving philosophy and model of practice is utilized.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

If you are an experienced mental health professional and passionate about helping those in our community come and join our supportive and cohesive team at Kelowna General Hospital and make a difference in someone’s life. Apply Today!

Education, Training and Experience:

Baccalaureate in a recognized health related discipline (such as Child and Youth Care, Arts with a Major in Psychology or Clinical Counselling) that includes course content relevant to Adolescent Mental Health (such as Adolescent Development, Fundamentals of Clinical Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Group and Family Processes).
Two (2) years’ recent, related experience working in an adolescent setting.
Appropriate valid BC driver’s license (Class 5).

As part of your application, please ensure to:

Upload your resume, cover letter (if Out of Province indicate if you are relocating to the area and when)
Upload a copy of your Bachelor’s Degree

Skills and Abilities:

Broad knowledge of the normal growth and development of adolescents.
Basic knowledge of mental health disorders in adolescents.
Broad knowledge of Collaborative Problem Solving.
Broad Knowledge of Attachment and Self-Regulation Theory and Strategies.
Broad knowledge of and demonstrated ability in recognizing and managing transference and counter-transference.
Broad knowledge of and demonstrated ability in engaging and supporting individuals, milieu, and group processes.
Demonstrated initiative in providing and participating in age appropriate activities.
Demonstrated ability to problem solve, adjust to new or unexpected events, and to deal effectively with conflict situations.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to organize work.
Demonstrated ability to apply computer skills and operate related equipment.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

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Psychiatrist - Psychedelic (Ketamine) Assisted Therapy

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Clinical Child/Play Therapist

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