Clinical Counsellor

Providence Therapy; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Therapy is expanding and seeks trauma-focused clinicians, including Registered Clinical Counsellors, Social Workers, or Psychologists. Join a supportive team in downtown Vancouver that values personal growth and offers various resources for professional development. We promote a collaborative work culture dedicated to healing and innovation in therapy practices.

Benefits

Ongoing mentorship and training opportunities

Access to advanced technology and resources

Monthly group consultations

Flexible schedule options

Competitive compensation package

Extended medical and dental coverage

Various client amenities

Qualifications

• Experience with EMDR, OEI, DBR, IFS, or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience.
• Registered with a professional body in British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services, including assessment and treatment.
• Document and manage client cases in line with administrative standards.
• Collaborate with a team and engage in professional development.

Skills

Trauma-informed Care

Client-centred approach

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Excellent Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology

Job description

Providence Therapy Job Description

**Your Unique Skills Deserve a Unique Workplace!*

Position: Registered Clinical Counsellor, Social Worker, or Psychologist

Are you a dedicated Counsellor seeking to enhance your practice in a collaborative and supportive environment? Join Providence Therapy & Neurofeedback, a leading Trauma-Focused group therapy practice dedicated to building relationships and fostering healing through the use of innovative experiential therapies and modern adjunct interventions. Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, we are expanding our team for 2025 and looking for Registered Clinical Counsellors, Social Workers, and Psychologists with post-graduate training in trauma rehabilitation to become part of our dynamic team!

*Why Join Us?*

At Providence Therapy, we care for our team! We provide a beautifully equipped office space that goes above and beyond to support our staff. You will benefit from ongoing mentorship and training opportunities led by our experienced Consultants and Trainers specializing in EMDR, OEI, Somatics and other trauma-focused experiential models of care. Our clinic is committed to supporting your professional growth through access to advanced technology, including Neurotherapy devices, VR sets, HTV, photobiomodulation treatments, and other resources that facilitate your therapeutic work. It is our wish that you would feel inspired by growth-minded clinicians who love to learn and grow in their skills as a team.

You'll also have the option to participate in Providence Therapy's established marketing strategies to help maintain your preferred client load, and have access to supportive administrative support staff and reception to navigate the day-to-day operations that can be stressful in solo practice.

Our clinic strives to grow and develop effective processes to support your work so you can take the guesswork out of best practices when managing your caseload. Our team culture is our pride, grounded in core values like Curiosity, Kindness, Respect, Diversity, Generosity, Collaboration and Competency, so you can build a successful career in a nurturing environment. With this values-driven foundation, we strive to create a trusting and positive workplace for both our team and our clients.

**What We Offer:**

As an Associate at Providence Therapy, you will receive:

- Client Referrals: Regular client referrals with tracking and management support.

- Professional Support: Monthly group consultations, one-on-one consultations as needed, Formal OEI and EMDR consultation hours with certified consultants & trainers.

- Training and Education: Unique training opportunities and access to educational resources.

- Team Development: Regular team-building activities, annual retreats, and social functions.

- Modern Facilities: Access to beautifully decorated, fully furnished offices, expressive arts therapy rooms, and a comfortable waiting area with amenities like Wi-Fi, coffee, and tea, equipped kitchen, and more.

- Additional Amenities: On-site bike storage, 5 min walk to transit, day lockers, showers, and gym facilities.

- Client Amenities: Complimentary teas, lattes, espresso, and assorted beverages for your clients.

- Administrative Support: Reception services and efficient administrative processes.

- Marketing and Advertising: Paid marketing initiatives, including website inclusion, Google ads, blogs, video podcasts, headshots and branding photos, social media campaigns, and other marketing opportunities.

- Professional Resources: Professional headshots, customized business cards, and a personalized company email address.

- Streamlined Practice Management: Access to Privacy-compliant Jane Practice Management for scheduling, charting, payment tracking and other technical support applications to support team engagement, organization and more.

- Flexible Schedule Options: Options for days, evenings, and weekends - Hybrid online and in-person - to fit your lifestyle.

- Competitive Compensation package: Split fee compensation, referral bonuses, and career advancement opportunities.

- Extended Medical and Dental Coverage: Comprehensive benefits package available.

- Therapeutic Pets: Enjoy regular doggie snuggles from our team of therapeutic pets or bring your well-tempered dog with you to work!

- Connected Community and Culture Building Activities.

**Who We’re Looking For:**

We are seeking trauma-focused clinicians who share our company values and mission, exemplify compassion, and thrive in a team. Our ideal candidate is an experienced, passionate, and forward-thinking self-starter eager to develop their expertise in a collaborative group practice setting.

We are looking for client-centred Registered Counsellors, Registered Social Workers, and Registered Psychologists dedicated to supporting clients recovering from the fallout of trauma, attachment wounding, anxiety, depression, addiction, chronic health concerns and other mental health challenges. The ideal candidate will bring formal training and experience in association-approved experiential trauma therapy modalities such as EMDR (EMDRIA Approved), DBR, OEI, IFS (IFSI validated), Somatic Therapy, Art Therapy, AEDP, EFT, Gottman Couples Therapy, or other comparable models.

This individual should strive for competency and ethical conduct in their practice and be deeply committed to growth in their education and training. We value those who are proactive, possess a genuine love of learning, and are eager to embrace new challenges in a team.

Our team fosters an environment of fun and play, making it essential that candidates share our enthusiasm for creating a positive, engaging and collaborative workplace. We are looking for candidates interested in a long-term commitment, ready to invest in their career while contributing to the growth and development of our clinic in line with our shared values. A curious mindset and a desire to explore innovative approaches to trauma-focused therapy will help ensure success in our collaborative environment.

If you’re looking to join a supportive team that values both personal and professional growth, we would love to hear from you!

Qualified candidates for the position at Providence Therapy must meet the following requirements:

1. Association Approved or Recognized Trauma-Focused Training: Candidates must be trained in at least one experiential trauma-focused therapeutic modality, such as EMDR, OEI, DBR, IFS, AEDP, EFT, Trauma Focused Art Therapy, Somatics, etc., recognized by the affiliated governing association. For example, EMDR training must be EMDRIA-approved. If formal associations are not relevant, or experience was gained through hands-on mentorship with a licensed supervisor or training professional outside a training environment, adequate training parameters will be as follows. 1. Training will require that participants hold a valid professional license and offer in-person or live online interactive sessions (often over several days). 2. Training will include theoretical education, case study exploration and supervised practice hours to ensure hands-on experience. 3. Qualifying training will further require that practitioners demonstrate their competency by passing certain skills assessments or evaluations while maintaining adherence to modality-specific ethical guidelines.

Engagement in ongoing education is essential, and formal training may require membership in relevant professional organizations. This qualification contrasts with more general training, where a clinician may have experience or education with a specific model of care, but has been self-taught or developed using pre-recorded or brief seminars that do not require the higher standard of hands-on supervised practice and evaluation measures noted above.

2. Adequate Educational Background: A minimum of a master’s degree in counselling psychology or a related field is required. This academic foundation is essential for providing high-quality therapeutic services to our clients.

3. Clinical Experience: Our ideal applicants will have at least two years of clinical (client-facing) experience following their master's degree graduation, and these candidates will receive priority. However, we also understand that more years of practice do not necessarily ensure a better fit within our team. Therefore, we encourage applicants with fewer years of experience who possess other essential qualities we are seeking, recognizing that this approach to hiring can create greater opportunities for values-aligned mentorship and long-term growth within our clinic environment.

4. Current Professional Registration in British Columbia/ Canada: Candidates must be registered with an appropriate affiliated regulating body in British Columbia that is recognized by most insurance providers. This registration is crucial for maintaining a baseline for professional standards and ensuring that practitioners are eligible to provide reimbursable services.

These qualifications ensure that our team consists of skilled professionals dedicated to the effective treatment of trauma and committed to nurturing the growth and healing of our clients.

5. Reside within British Columbia by the start of work. Qualified candidates should reside in or be within a reasonable commuting distance of Vancouver, British Columbia, and must have the legal right to work in Canada by the time they begin employment. We will not consider applicants who are planning to relocate or require work sponsorship, as it is essential for our team members to be readily available and authorized to work in the country. This requirement ensures that we can maintain a seamless operation and foster a collaborative environment for all staff members from the outset.

*Key Responsibilities*

- Independently provide comprehensive clinical services, including assessment, diagnosis if qualified, treatment, progress evaluation, and discharge for clients referred to you.

- Document and report on cases for clinical and administrative case conferencing and management.

- Actively participate in professional development and training.

- Collaborate within a team while demonstrating autonomy in clinical practice.

- Support and motivate clients to achieve their treatment goals.

*Other Qualifications:*

- Master's degree or higher in Clinical Counselling or Psychology.

- Registration with an applicable professional body.

- Current Professional Liability Insurance.

- Training and experience in trauma processing treatment ( See Above )

- Passion for client-centred and collaborative care.

- Eligibility to work in Canada/ British Columbia

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

- Commitment to our core values of curiosity, collaboration, kindness, generosity, and diversity of thought.

- Ideally, two years of recent related experience post master's degree in areas such as depression, anxiety, relationship counselling, attachment wounding, chronic health concerns, stress management, and complex trauma.

- Motivated by evidence-based practices.

- Ability to commit to a minimum of 15 client hours per week.

- Proven success in establishing and maintaining client relationships.

- Professional training in experiential modalities such as EMDR, Art Therapy, Somatic or Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, IFS, Mindfulness-based training, OEI, and expertise in working with Dissociation. Neurofeedback training and Emotion-Focused Therapy, Sex Therapy or couples training are assets.

At Providence Therapy, your growth as a practitioner is our shared success! If this opportunity resonates with you and you would like to be a part of our team, please email your cover letter and resume.

[Providence Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff.]