Term: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Seabird Island Band Office, Agassiz, BC
Status: In Office
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30 - 4:30 pm.
Salary: Starting from $61.13 an hour – Depending on skills and experiences.
About Us:
Seabird Island is committed to creating culturally safe, inclusive workplaces grounded in Indigenous knowledge, values, and ways of being. We support a diverse range of teams across Seabird and are dedicated to fostering healthy workplaces, strong leadership, and meaningful employee experiences.
About the Role:
Join Seabird Island as a Clinical Counselling Leader, where you will play a pivotal role in advancing community wellness through culturally grounded, trauma-informed mental health care. In this senior leadership position, you will provide direct therapeutic support to individuals and families facing complex mental health, addiction, and trauma-related challenges while mentoring and guiding a team of counsellors. Working alongside Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals, you will help shape innovative counselling programs that blend evidence-based practices with Indigenous healing traditions to create meaningful and lasting community impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide advanced individual, family, and group counselling services for clients experiencing mental health, trauma, and addiction-related challenges.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and ongoing therapeutic support.
Offer clinical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to counsellors, practicum students, and allied mental health professionals. - Support the development and continuous improvement of counselling programs, clinical practices, and service standards.
- Collaborate with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, healthcare providers, and community partners to deliver culturally safe and holistic care.
- Coordinate care, referrals, and case management services to ensure seamless support for clients and families.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, reporting, and quality assurance practices in accordance with professional standards.
- Participate in community wellness initiatives, outreach activities, and interdisciplinary team collaboration.
- Contribute to organizational planning, policy development, and mental health service enhancement initiatives.
- Support departmental leadership and act as a senior clinical resource for complex and high-risk cases.
*A full job description is available upon candidates request.*
About You:
You are a compassionate and experienced clinical professional who combines advanced counselling expertise with a genuine commitment to Indigenous wellness and holistic healing. You bring strong leadership skills, a collaborative approach, and a passion for mentoring others while maintaining excellence in direct client care. Comfortable supporting high-risk and complex cases, you excel in trauma-informed practice, clinical supervision, and program development. Most importantly, you believe in creating culturally safe spaces where individuals and families can heal, reconnect, and thrive.
Qualifications & Experience
- Master's degree in counselling psychology, Clinical Social Work, or a related field.
- Current registration in good standing with BC Association of Clinical Counsellors or BC College of Social Workers.
- Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in counselling, clinical supervision, and trauma-informed practice.
- Demonstrated experience supporting Indigenous individuals and families affected by trauma, addictions, and
intergenerational impacts. - Strong background in clinical leadership, peer supervision, and staff mentorship.
- Experience facilitating group therapy, workshops, and wellness initiatives. Preferred: Indigenous candidates are
strongly encouraged to apply
Assets
- Experience working in a non-profit, public sector, or First Nations environment.
- Experience supporting Indigenous communities through finance, accounting, or financial planning.
- Knowledge of First Nations cultures, traditions, and community dynamics.
- Understanding of culturally safe practices and Indigenous perspectives.
- Indigenous candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Why Work with Us:
We offer extended health and dental benefits, a pension plan with employer matching, paid vacation and sick time, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative team environment. Join an organization that values community, inclusion, cultural learning, and employee growth while making a meaningful impact across multiple organizations and communities.
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Clinical Counselling Leader in Agassiz employer: Seabird Island Band
Join a community health organization in Agassiz, BC, that prioritizes holistic wellness and embraces First Nations values. We offer a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and development, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of clients and the community. With a commitment to culturally appropriate services, this role provides unique opportunities to engage deeply with Indigenous practices while working alongside passionate colleagues.
