Freedom Quest is thrilled to announce the development of a dedicated Clinical Team specifically designed to serve young people across the West Kootenay Boundary region. This exciting initiative represents a significant step forward in ensuring accessible, compassionate, and specialized care for our youth. We look forward to hearing from you!

Clinical Supervisor (regional) & Youth Substance Use and Family Counsellor (south)

• Hours/week: ​34 hours/week
• Wage: $44.50/hour
• Primary Office Location(s): Castlegar/Trail
• Areas Served: Trail, Salmo, Nelson, and surrounding areas

The Clinical Supervisor is a dual-role position combining direct clinical service delivery (26 hours/week) as a Youth Substance Use and Family Counsellor with expanded clinical supervision responsibilities (8 hours/week). This expanded supervisory role (total 34 hours/week) ensures quality service delivery, adherence to evidence-based practices, and compliance with federal and provincial best practice guidelines across both community-based substance use services and residential stabilization care, while maintaining an active clinical caseload.

Key Competencies

• Clinical Leadership
• Clinical Excellence
• Relationship Building
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Systems Thinking and Coordination
• Adaptability and Innovation
• Professional Accountability
• Working Conditions
• Supervision and Reporting

Knowledge Skills, and Abilities

Education

• Master's degree in a relevant healthcare field such as social work, psychology, nursing, or equivalent (REQUIRED)
• Additional training or certification in clinical supervision is preferred

Experience

• Minimum two (3) years of clinical experience working in child and youth mental health services
• Minimum two (3) years of experience working in substance use services
• Minimum two (2) years of supervisory or leadership experience in a clinical setting
• Experience providing a wide range of community-based mental health and substance use services
• Experience in residential or intensive care settings is preferred
• Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams, geographically dispersed staff, or across multiple programs is an asset
• Demonstrated experience with youth-centered, harm reduction approaches
• Demonstrated experience working with LBGTQ2S+ youth and their families
• Experience and confidence driving in all seasons

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced knowledge of best-practice approaches to youth substance use interventions
• Expertise in clinical supervision models and practices
• Strong understanding of concurrent disorders and integrated treatment approaches
• Proficiency in evidence-informed therapeutic modalities
• Ability to work from a biopsychosocial-spiritual lens within an ecological framework
• Expert knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally safe practice principles
• Deep understanding of harm reduction principles and recovery-oriented care
• Strong assessment, crisis intervention, and case management skills
• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment skills
• Knowledge of professional ethics and clinical standards
• Understanding of federal and provincial best practice guidelines for youth substance use services
• Willingness to engage in life-long learning and self-reflexivity practices to understand Indigenous worldviews and the important role of culture in facilitating healing.
• Recognition that colonization continues to impact the health and wellness of Indigenous Peoples. This includes recognizing the role of trauma and offering trauma-informed care.
• Competence in budget management and financial tracking
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and report writing
• Strong organizational and time management abilities

Other Requirements

• Valid BC Class V Driver’s License (REQUIRED)
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract (REQUIRED)
• Satisfactory Driver Factor Report (REQUIRED)
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certification (REQUIRED)
• Reliable Vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage (REQUIRED)
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check for working with children and vulnerable adults (REQUIRED)
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASSET)
• Current registration with relevant professional regulatory body (e.g., BCCSW, BCACC) (PREFERRED)
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in both clinical practice and supervision (REQUIRED)

For instructions on how to apply for this position, please visit the agency's website: https://www.freedomquestyouthservices.ca/work-with-us.html