Join our careavan team

Are you a compassionate therapist or social worker dedicated to harm reduction? Join CareAVan and make a real difference in the lives of homeless youth struggling with substance use. Learn how you can contribute to our mobile mental-health support team.

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What we look for

We seek therapists and social workers who are trauma-informed, compassionate, and deeply committed to harm-reduction. Ideal candidates understand the realities of homelessness and substance use, meeting youth with patience, respect, and zero judgment.

Trauma-informed

Experience and training in addressing trauma, understanding its impact, and using appropriate interventions.

Harm reduction focus

Knowledge of substance-use and harm-reduction practices to reduce risks.

Youth-centered

Prioritizing the needs and perspectives of the youth we serve in all decisions and actions.

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Skills for success

These are some important skills for a therapist or social worker on the CareAVan team:

Trauma-informed communication

Empathetic, non-judgmental listening is key. Being able to understand and address the impacts of trauma is critical for our work with youth.

Why careavan?

CareAVan offers therapists and social workers a rare opportunity to create meaningful change by meeting youth exactly where they are. It’s mobile, flexible, innovative, and deeply human work. Join our team!