Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Counsellor – Virtual Care

Providence Health Care

. Provide online clinical services to youth and young adults affected by mental health and substance use concerns .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeVancouver • CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$45 - CA$56 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing online clinical services, conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments, and implementing evidence-based treatment modalities for youth and young adults. Proficient in crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to enhance mental health outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree in Social WorkExperience with Evidence-Based Treatment ModalitiesCrisis Intervention SkillsKnowledge of Adolescent Mental HealthAbility to Conduct Psychosocial Assessments

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Hard Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentCrisis InterventionIndividual CounsellingGroup InterventionsFamily InterventionsTreatment PlanningTrauma-Informed CareEvidence-Based TreatmentCommunity Service FacilitationKnowledge of Systems Theory

Soft Skills

Ability to Build Trusting RelationshipsEffective CommunicationCollaboration in Multicultural EnvironmentsIndependent WorkTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

Online Service DeliveryWord-Processing SoftwareDatabase-Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Eligible for Registration with Professional BodyValid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Mental HealthSubstance UseYouth and Young AdultsCommunity Treatment AgenciesCounselling PrinciplesLegislation and RegulationsQuality Improvement ActivitiesInterprofessional Team CollaborationPsychoeducational ResourcesRural and Remote Community Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide online clinical services to youth and young adults affected by mental health and substance use concerns
Assess clients and determine referral needs
Provide online individual counselling, group and family interventions, education and follow-up support
Formulate and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments online or by phone
Provide brief intervention, crisis intervention, psychotherapy, family work, education and support
Apply trauma-informed and culturally safe care principles
Develop care options and facilitate clients’ use of community services and rehabilitative programs
Refer clients to community treatment agencies and services, including recovery, residential, vocational and victim-assistance programs
Deliver, develop and coordinate online group interventions
Maintain clinical records and data in accordance with standards and the Freedom of Information Act
Participate in committees, case conferences, practice evaluation and quality-improvement activities
Collaborate with community providers and related disciplines on education and training
Develop psychoeducational resources, handouts and seminars with the interprofessional team
Provide in-person community counselling to youth and caregivers in Tumbler Ridge, including regular travel of two weeks each month
Report to the Clinical Coordinator, Virtual Clinic Services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree in a relevant health-related discipline such as Social Work, Clinical Counselling, or Clinical Psychology from an accredited university
Two years’ recent, related experience working with youth and young adults across the mental health and substance use continuum
Experience with interventions and evidence-based treatment modalities
Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered
Eligible for registration with an affiliated professional body
Minimum one year of experience working in a rural or remote community supporting youth or young adults in mental health, substance use or a related field
Valid driver’s license required
Knowledge of adolescent and young adult mental health, substance use issues, psychiatric diagnosis and evidence-based treatment practices
Knowledge of community response procedures, counselling principles and intervention techniques
Knowledge of Systems Theory and its application to mental health assessments and interventions
Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and statutory duties
Ability to conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments using mental health and substance use frameworks and tools
Crisis intervention skills with adolescents and families
Therapeutic skills in individual, group and family interventions
Ability to create and maintain trusting relationships with youth and families
Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments, independently and as part of an interprofessional team
Proficiency with personal computers, online service delivery, word-processing and database-management software
Physical ability to travel to rural or remote communities by flight, ferry and/or driving and work in different community spaces
Criminal record check may be required
Testing may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary of $44.85–$56.02 per hour, depending on experience
Professional development and growth opportunities
State-of-the-art facilities and access to the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus
Inclusive culture valuing diversity, dignity and interdependence