Counsellor / Trauma & EMDR Therapist

Location: Vancouver, BC (In-Person & Virtual)

Position: Independent Contractor

Unitive Mental Health & Wellness Clinic is a growing, inclusive, and trauma-informed counselling practice dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, OCD, mood disorders, neurodivergence, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

Located in the heart of Vancouver at 601 West Broadway—just steps from the Broadway–City Hall SkyTrain—our clinic offers a warm, collaborative, and heart-centered environment where therapists are supported both clinically and professionally in building meaningful, sustainable practices.

We are currently seeking a warm, experienced, and clinically grounded Counsellor with a specialization in trauma and EMDR to join our team.

About the Role

This role is ideal for a therapist who enjoys working with individuals (and optionally couples and families), and brings a strong foundation in trauma-informed, attachment-based work. You will be joining a team that values depth, clinical integrity, and relational presence in the therapeutic process.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are a therapist who:

- Is trained in evidence-based approaches such as:
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Has experience supporting neurodivergent clients, including ADHD/ADD (coaching experience is an asset)
- Works from a developmental, attachment-based, and trauma-informed lens
- Is comfortable supporting clients with complex trauma, emotional dysregulation, and relational challenges




- Has completed EMDR training (minimum requirement)
- Is trained in, or interested in pursuing, Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Works both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Is motivated and engaged in growing their caseload
- Is open to co-facilitating groups (e.g., ADHD skills groups, DBT-informed groups, parent support, anxiety/stress programs)

Minimum Requirements

- Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology or equivalent
- Registration with BCACC (RCC), CCPA (CCC), or CHCPBC (R.Psych)
- Minimum of 2 years post-graduation clinical experience
- Experience working with individuals, and ideally couples, youth, or families
- EMDR training (completed or in progress)
- Experience working with ADHD/ADD (children and/or adults) is an asset
- Experience working with OCD is an asset
- Availability for at least one in-person day per week in Vancouver

Additional Assets (Preferred)

- Training in modalities such as DBT, CBT, IFS, EFT/EFFT, CBT-I, ERP, I-CBT
- Experience or interest in group facilitation
- Fluency in a second language
- Comfort working with higher acuity clients (e.g., self-harm, suicidal ideation)

What We Offer

- Beautiful, warm, and centrally located office space with natural light




- Access to clinical supervision and regular peer consultation, including specialized supervision for EMDR and IFS
- Dedicated marketing support, including personalized Google Ads to help build your caseload
- Administrative support with client screening and intake
- Full access to Jane App (scheduling, charting, billing, and secure video)
- Opportunities to co-facilitate and develop therapeutic groups (e.g., ADHD, stress & anxiety) with experienced clinicians
- Adaptable scheduling with the option to work both in-person and virtually
- Compensation & Structure:
- This is an independent contractor position. Therapists set their own hourly rates (commonly in the range of $160–$180+ per session depending on experience), with a percentage split applied. The clinic retains a portion in exchange for referrals, marketing, administrative support, and infrastructure—allowing you to focus on clinical work while building a sustainable practice.
- A collaborative, supportive, and values-driven team environmentHow to Apply

Please email your CV and a brief cover letter to: [email protected]

Subject line: Therapist Application – [Your Name]

Learn more about our clinic:

Unitive Mental Health & Wellness Clinic

Join a team where your clinical depth is valued, your growth is supported, and your work has meaningful impact.

Pay: $96.00-$110.00 per hour

Benefits

- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC

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