Clinician, Foundry Prince George

Date Posted: July 28, 2025

Position Title: Clinician, Foundry Prince George

Location: Foundry Prince George (1148 7th Ave., Prince George, BC V8J 2K1)

Term: Part-time, Permanent

Hours: 15-37.5 per week

Shift: Monday to Saturday, during operating hours. Evening and weekend shifts included.

Start Date: August 25, 2025

Salary: $37-$40 per hour

Reports To: Manager, Foundry Prince George

Benefits:

• 8% of vacation entitlement and paid sick time
• Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home
• Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community
• Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

Nature & Scope

Foundry Prince George, in collaboration with diverse community partners, provides services and programs to young people aged 12 to 24 years old. Foundry Prince George supports four main domains of wellness for young people: primary healthcare, mental health, substance use, and social services. Coordinated services between partners ensure young people can access a variety of resources in a timely and supportive manner.

Reporting to the Foundry Manager and Assistant Manager, the clinician provides a range of therapeutic one-on-one and group interventions for young people and their family members in support of mental wellness, healthy well-being, and empowerment to access tools, support, and strategies they need to thrive in life. Clinical counselling is offered both in-person onsite, and virtually via video platform. The successful candidate will function as part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary team and will work on other resources as indicated.

Major Responsibilities- in this position, you will:

• Conducts a range of mental health and addictions assessments using standardized tools and works with young people, their families, and the larger team to develop interventions and individualized plans of care
• Develops and delivers groups (such as Coping Skills groups)
• Provides outreach services when indicated and liaises with a wide range of systems (education, justice, health, housing, MCFD, MSDPR, etc.), community agencies, and natural supports
• Works in an integrated way with other members of the Foundry team, including with primary care, family involvement, and peer support staff
• Contributes to a positive team environment of continuous learning, effective communication, and service excellence
• Incorporates culturally safe practice and promotes a safe place for diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ and Indigenous populations
• Recognizes and manages risk, and ensures action are taken to prevent/ minimize harm
• Supports other Foundry team members and community colleagues during critical incidents and high risk situations
• Performs administrative functions related to the role including maintaining accurate records, contributing to shared client files, following up on tasks, responding to requests in a timely manner, preparing presentations and reports, making referrals
• Commits to ongoing learning and development into therapeutic modalities adopted by Foundry Central (including virtual care, SFBT, and EFFT), and learning and research in clinical best and promising practices
• Actively promotes the YMCA mission of building healthy communities and models the core values of honesty, respect, caring, and responsibility

Qualification-you bring:

• Minimum post-secondary degree in a relevant field (counselling, social work, behavioural sciences, etc.)
• Master’s degree in relevant field an asset
• Registered or eligible for registration with applicable professional association
• 2 years recent and related experience preferred, providing professional counselling services for individuals (ideally youth) with mental wellness and substance use challenges or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Understanding of and passion for youth and their families
• Genuine commitment to service integration and improving service experiences for youth and their families
• Physical ability to complete required tasks
• Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

About YMCA BC:

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at bc.ymca.ca.

Application Process-ready to make a difference?

We invite you to apply today and find your WHY!

Internal Applicants: Please apply online to this position through the ADP Workforce Now Career Centre. (Myself > Talent > Career Centre)

Application Deadline: Until filled

You will receive an automated notification to confirm receipt of your application.

• If short-listed for a position: We will contact, you to move forward to the next step.
• If not selected for a specific posting: Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests.

Note: Depending on the role, we may need to provide preference to internal applicants first. We treat each competition independently and encourage you to keep applying should your experience and qualification be a match for the role.

Does this role sound like a great fit, but you don’t meet every requirement? At YMCA BC, we understand that qualifications and experiences vary. If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply—even if your background doesn’t perfectly match every qualification.

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.

Thank you for your interest and application.