Clinical Counsellor

Options Community Services; Surrey; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Options Community Services in Surrey, BC is seeking a Clinical Counsellor to deliver trauma-informed support to families affected by domestic violence. You will provide individual and group counselling, safety planning, and collaborate with MCFD and partners to promote healing and safer family environments.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology or Social Work and eligibility for registration, with at least two years of trauma-informed experience, including group

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, Social Work, or related field; eligibility for professional registration (RCC preferred).
• Minimum two years' experience delivering trauma-informed services, including family therapy and group facilitation.
• Strong grounding in CBT, attachment theory, and child development, with awareness of multi-generational trauma.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling to victims and perpetrators of domestic violence.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety planning in collaboration with MCFD and community partners.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and co‑facilitate specialized groups (e.g., Caring Dad’s / Mom’s Empowerment).
• Develop client-centered service plans; maintain accurate documentation; participate in supervision and case management.
• Stay current on best practices and resources to support effective interventions and positive outcomes.

Skills

trauma-informed care

group facilitation

CBT

attachment theory

safety planning

Education

Master's degree in Counselling Psychology

or Social Work or related field

Job description

Options Community Services is a non‑profit organization dedicated to delivering social services across the Southern Fraser region (Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley) from early childhood to seniors. Our comprehensive range of programs and services relies on collaborative relationships with individuals, businesses, community groups and government bodies to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the community.

Position Overview

Are you passionate about creating safer, healthier families and making a lasting impact in the lives of children and caregivers? We're seeking a compassionate and skilled Clinical Counsellor to deliver culturally responsive, trauma‑informed support to families affected by domestic violence. In this pivotal role, you'll provide therapeutic interventions that promote healing, strengthen family bonds, and help prevent children from entering government care—all while shaping a brighter future for vulnerable communities.re you a compassionate, skilled therapist ready to make a real impact?

Reporting to the Program Manager, the successful candidate will provide individual and group counselling to both perpetrators and victims of domestic violence from diverse cultural backgrounds, using trauma‑informed, culturally responsive approaches. Key responsibilities include conducting risk assessments and safety planning in collaboration with MCFD and community partners, facilitating therapeutic groups, and developing client‑centered service plans. The role also involves maintaining accurate documentation, engaging in clinical supervision, participating in integrated case management, and staying current on best practices, counselling modalities, and community resources to support effective interventions and positive client outcomes.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, with eligibility for professional registration (RCC preferred). They will have a minimum of two years’ experience delivering trauma‑informed services, including family therapy, group facilitation, and therapeutic approaches grounded in CBT, attachment theory, and child development, with a strong understanding of multi‑generational trauma and cycles of abuse.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an in-depth understanding of trauma‑informed care, including the effects of multi‑generational trauma on family systems. They will be well‑versed in therapeutic modalities such as family therapy, CBT, expressive therapies, and attachment theory, with strong expertise in both individual and group counselling.

Experience in group facilitation is a key component of this role. The candidate must be skilled at creating safe, supportive group environments that foster healing, accountability, and positive behavioral change. This includes co‑facilitation of Caring Dad’s Group and Mom’s Empowerment Group and the ability to effectively manage group dynamics while maintaining trauma‑informed and culturally sensitive approaches.

A solid understanding of the CFCSA and culturally agile practices is essential, as is the ability to collaborate with MCFD and community partners. Proficiency in assessments, safety planning, crisis intervention, case planning, and accurate documentation is also required.

The role may involve work during both daytime and evening hours.

Fluency in Punjabi is considered an asset, as many of the clients served are Punjabi‑speaking.

This position is open to all applicants and requires union membership.

An eligibility list may be maintained for up to six months. Eligible applicants may be offered a casual position.

This role requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Information Check (PIC), and a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working with OCS. Due to the volume of applicants, only those qualified and shortlisted will be contacted.

The land which we are on is the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples including Kwantlen, Katzie, Matsqui, Musqueam, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Kwikwetlem and the Sto:lo Nations.