Relationship Counsellor (RCC, CCC, MSW)

Third Space Counselling & Mental Health; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Downtown Vancouver office

Support for virtual and in-person care

Job summary

Third Space Counselling & Mental Health is a growing private practice in Downtown Vancouver, supporting adults and teens with evidence-based approaches including ACT, ERP, and EMDR. We seek an RCC or equivalent to join as an Associate, building a caseload with support from an established referral base.

You will contribute to the developing clinical identity of a group practice at its ground floor, with flexible scheduling and a mix of virtual and in-person client care across BC.

Qualifications

• Registered (or registration-eligible) as an RCC with BCACC or equivalent regulatory body.
• Specialized training in couples/relationship counselling.
• Ability to manage schedules and notes independently within a supportive team.
• Alignment with an integrative clinical approach.

Responsibilities

• Build your own caseload with support from an established referral base.
• Join as an Associate with a 60/40 revenue split.
• Contribute to the growing clinical identity and culture of the practice.
• Provide LGBTQIA2S+ affirming care across diverse relationship structures.

Skills

Couples counselling

Practice management

LGBTQIA2S+ affirmative care

Integrative approach

Education

RCC registration/eligibility (BCACC)

Regulatory registration equivalent (RCSW, CCC)

Job description

Third Space Counselling & Mental Health is a growing private practice located in Downtown Vancouver. We support adults and teens using integrative, evidence-based approaches including ACT, IFS, ERP, and EMDR. We're looking to build a team that shares a commitment to thoughtful, LGBTQIA2S+ and culturally affirming client-centred care. This is a ground-floor opportunity to help shape the culture and clinical direction of a group practice in its early growth stage.

The Role

We're looking for a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) or equivalent (MSW, CCC, or registration-eligible) who specializes inrelationship counsellingto join us as an Associate. You'll build your own caseload with support from an established referral base, while contributing to the growing clinical identity of a practice.

We're specifically looking for someone who is:

• Trained and experienced in a recognized couples modality (e.g., EFT, Gottman Method, IFS-informed couples work, or similar)
• LGBTQ2S+ affirming, with lived experience or demonstrated clinical experience with LGBTQ2S+ individuals and couples
• Comfortable working with a range of relationship structures (monogamous, non-monogamous/polyamorous, etc.)

Additional assets (not required, but valued):

• Fluency in a language other than English
• Experience with couples navigating major life transitions (parenthood, infidelity repair, blended families, chronic illness, etc.)
• Interest in eventually offering group work or workshops

What We Offer

• Flexible, self-determined scheduling
• A modern, professional office space in Downtown Vancouver
• Support for virtual and in-person work with clients across BC
• A practice culture that protects clinician well-being (boundaried schedules make for more sustainable care)
• Input into the direction of the practice as it grows
• Competitive associate split (60/40)

Qualifications

• Registered (or registration-eligible) as an RCC with BCACC, or equivalent regulatory body (RCSW, CCC, etc.)
• Specialized training in couples/relationship counselling
• Comfortable with independent practice management (scheduling, notes, basic admin) within a supportive team structure
• Alignment with an integrative clinical approach

Learn more about our practice atthirdspacecounselling.ca.

Third Space Counselling & Mental Health is committed to building an inclusive team and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.