Psychologist
Hybride · Vancouver
Provide trauma-focused assessments and clinical interventions for refugees and their families in British Columbia. Prepare clinical and psycho-legal reports to support asylum claims and legal processes.
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VAST_BC
Source d’offres vérifiéeWe support refugee mental health through counselling, documentation, education, and community.
Vancouver, BC
Civic and Social Organizations
11 à 50 personnes
À propos
In 1986, a small group of human rights activists and mental health workers gathered in Vancouver to support the flood of refugees arriving from the armed conflicts in Central America. They founded the Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture (“VAST”) in October of that year, and this dedicated group of volunteers built what would become BC’s largest center for refugee mental health. Today, VAST works with refugees from over 100 countries in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America. Our programs and services are offered in over a dozen languages, including Arabic, Farsi, French, Mandarin, and Spanish. We support the mental health of refugees who arrive in British Columbia with psychological trauma as a result of torture, political violence, and other forms of persecution on the basis of race, religion, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
Postes ouverts
Clinical Counsellor - Hebrew, Amharic, Karen, Kurdish, Pashto, Rohingya, Somali, Swahili, and Tigrinya
Hybride · Vancouver
The Clinical Counsellor provides trauma-focused psychological counselling and assessments for refugees and survivors of torture. They facilitate support groups, provide psycho-legal letters for refugee claims, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support vulnerable populations.
Outdoors Coordinator
Hybride · Vancouver
The Coordinator oversees the 'Walking in Your Lands' project, organizing trauma-informed outdoor activities and guided walks for refugees and newcomers. They collaborate with clinical teams and Indigenous knowledge holders to facilitate healing and connection to the land.
Psychiatrist
Sur place · Vancouver
Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for refugees and survivors of torture within a multidisciplinary team. Develop individualized treatment plans including medication management and evidence-based psychotherapy to promote resilience.
Mental Health Services Manager: Social Worker
Hybride · Vancouver
The role involves managing clinical team members, overseeing mental health service delivery, and ensuring the ethical integrity of client case files. Additionally, the manager establishes strategic partnerships with government bodies and facilitates workshops on refugee mental health.
Advocacy and Community Engagement Coordinator
Hybride · Vancouver
The Coordinator supports the Community Engagement Team by conducting intake sessions and facilitating access to mental health resources for refugees. They also lead policy advocacy efforts, coordinate with government institutions, and manage the Cultural Broker and Survivor Advocates Program.
Occupational Therapist
Sur place · Vancouver
The Occupational Therapist will design, deliver, and evaluate the 'Belonging through Doing' program to help refugees establish identity and engage in meaningful activities in Canada. They will also provide individual sessions to support trauma recovery and rehabilitation for survivors of torture and war.
Social Work Lead - Full time
Hybride · Vancouver
The Social Work Lead facilitates efficient access to services for referred individuals through intakes and interdisciplinary case coordination. They provide leadership to the Community Engagement Team, maintain community resource listings, and support public education on refugee mental health.
Ahmaric, Karen, Rohingya, Somali, Thai, or Tigrinya Interpreters
Hybride · Vancouver
The interpreter facilitates communication between clients and staff during clinical sessions and group meetings. Responsibilities also include translating documents and managing appointment scheduling while maintaining strict professional boundaries.