Suicide Intervention Clinician – On-Call (New Westminster)

JOB POSTING Job Title: Suicide Intervention Clinician Status: On-Call (subject to available funding) Program: Youth Services Start Date: ASAP Location: New Westminster Hourly Rate: $44 - $45 Hours: Varies Posting # 26-YS-002 Schedule: Varies Closing Date: Until filled The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver (EFry) is a charitable organization that supports women, girls, and children at risk, involved in or affected by the justice system. Our programs work to break the cycle of poverty, addiction, mental illness, homelessness, and crime. We are recruiting a Casual Suicide Intervention Clinician for a position on the Youth Services Program. This on-call position is dependent on available funding and plays a critical role in providing immediate, compassionate support to youth at risk of suicide, as well as to survivors and their families. The Clinician delivers client-focused, trauma-informed counselling and leads suicide intervention initiatives including individual, family, and group therapy sessions. The role also involves facilitating community-based workshops to promote suicide prevention, resilience, and mental wellness among youth. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide direct, client-centered counselling services through both referrals and self-referrals. - Deliver individual, family, and group therapy aligned with collaborative service and safety plans. - Conduct comprehensive intake assessments and suicide risk evaluations. - Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including case notes and clinical reports. - Address clients’ concerns with empathy, professionalism, and responsiveness. - Collaborate with internal staff and external partners through meetings and coordinated care planning. - Contribute to community development efforts through outreach and education. QUALIFICATIONS: • Master’s degree in clinical psychology - Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with high-risk youth populations. - Solid knowledge of suicidology, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care. - Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable and marginalized populations. - Valid Class 5 Driver’s License, or currently in the process of obtaining one - Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills. - Proven ability to work effectively and sensitively with diverse communities, including those impacted by mental health challenges, systemic inequity, and trauma. MANDATORY JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Standard First Aid with CPR-C. - Doctor’s Note of fitness required. - Satisfactory Criminal Record Review (Vulnerable Sector Search). - Class 5 Driver’s License & Driving Record. Benefits: - Company events - Casual dress - Employee Assistance Program EFry is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment where all those participating in the organization are valued for their differences. We encourage and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including applicants from all cultures and backgrounds, racialized communities, indigenous communities, diverse sexual and gender identities, various religious backgrounds, women, and those with disabilities. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applicants to self-identify if they wish to do so. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to with the subject line 26-YS-002. We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Previous applicants are encouraged to apply. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pu2ii