Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society wanted Psychologist and Clinical Counsellor

Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society hiring for Psychologist and Clinical Counsellor

Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society, Seeking a Registered Psychologist or Registered Clinical Counselor to provide clinical services to clients in the Kwunatsustul Program at Tsow Tun Le Lum Treatment Centre located in Lantzville. BC This is a part-time contractor position: working two days per week, and up to 90 days per fiscal year.

Post Names: Registered Psychologist or Registered Clinical Counsellor

Job Type:- Part-Time Contract Position

Closing date Extended: Monday, 26th November 2018.

Duties include:-

•  One-to-one and group therapy,
• Case consultation,
• Assessments and interventions,
• Staff training and other services negotiated between the contracting parties,
• providing support to the Kwunatsustul (trauma) team by augmenting ceremonies and group work done in the Kwunatsustul program.

Qualifications:-

•  Registered Psychologist or Registered Clinical Counsellor.
• Knowledge of the impact of colonization, residential school abuses, and racism is essential
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness of diverse First Nations peoples.
• Thorough Training and experience in treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, and sexual trauma
• Ability to provide clients with tools to help them self-regulate and reduce their symptoms.
• Willingness to learn the traditional teachings of first nations people.
• Being a team player is also necessary to ensure the delivery of an effective treatment program.

Additional Requirements:-

•  A criminal record check will be conducted.
• Knowledge of aboriginal people, culture and traditions.
• Be three (3) years alcohol and drug free including prescription medications.
• Willingness to role model and maintain an abstinent lifestyle free from alcohol and drugs.
• Hold a valid First Aid certificate or willing to attend First Aid training.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• In meeting the objectives and philosophies of the society, preferences will be given to qualified individuals of Aboriginal Ancestry in accordance with Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code.

Email:- info@tsowtunlelum.org

Website:- www.tsowtunlelum.org

Please address a Cover Letter and Resume to:-

Fax:- (250) 390-3119
Telephone: (250) 390-3123

On your Cover Letter:-

• Please state the length you’ve been abstinent from alcohol or drugs; and also, please state your aboriginal ancestry.