Detailed Overview

Working within a framework of cultural safety and humility, trauma informed practice, and using best practices and research evidence, the Child, Youth, and Family Counsellor provides assessment, planning, treatment interventions and supports. Practices and approaches are considerate of each child or youth’s family and community context. The Child, Youth, and Family Counsellor supports care coordination across child, youth and family services, local service areas, and regional and provincial services. Emphasis is on reducing barriers and facilitating timely access to clinical and non-clinical service where appropriate and feasible through collaborative, respectful relationships with community professionals. Services may be provided on an outreach basis when required to assess and/or engage with clients within their own environment and community. The Child, Youth, and Family Counsellor may be assigned as the most responsible clinician to specific cl...