Associate Therapist – Healing Quest Counselling (Maple Ridge, BC)

Independent Contractor | Sundays Only | Competitive Split-Fee Model

To be considered, please follow the application instructions below.

Healing Quest Counselling is seeking an Associate Therapist to join our growing private practice in Maple Ridge. We are a trauma-focused counselling clinic with an established referral stream, offering therapy grounded in trauma-informed, attachment-based, relational, somatic, and neuro-affirming approaches. EMDR training is valued and encouraged.

This position is specifically for a therapist who wants to build a Sunday caseload.

The opportunity:

This is an independent contractor position with a competitive split-fee model, offering the autonomy of private practice alongside the benefits of being part of an established clinical community.

Associates benefit from:

- An established referral stream and support building a sustainable caseload.
- Autonomy over your schedule, caseload, and clinical work within your contracted Sunday availability.
- Flexibility to take vacation and time away without traditional employee vacation restrictions.
- Regular consultation with an experienced trauma therapist.
- A collaborative practice community, including opportunities for peer consultation and connection.
- Administrative and practice infrastructure, allowing you to focus more of your time on clinical work.
- An established practice presence, including therapist profile and marketing through Healing Quest Counselling.
- Opportunities to deepen your clinical skills and develop areas of specialization.
- A practice environment that values EMDR training and ongoing professional development.

This position may be particularly well suited to a clinician transitioning into private practice who is ready to practise independently while valuing access to consultation, skilled community,



and opportunities for continued clinical growth.

We are looking for someone who:

- Is prepared for the autonomy and responsibility of independent private practice.
- Is committed to building and maintaining a regular Sunday caseload.
- Works well independently while valuing collaboration and consultation.
- Enjoys thinking deeply about complex clinical presentations.
- Is open to reflection, feedback, and ongoing professional growth.
- Is comfortable completing comprehensive biopsychosocial-spiritual assessments.
- Has an interest in, or is eager to develop competence in, trauma-informed, attachment-based, relational, somatic, and neuro-affirming practice.
- Demonstrates professionalism, reliability, strong communication, and sound clinical judgment.
- Meets the professional and regulatory requirements to provide counselling services in British Columbia.

Availability:

Sundays only.

Applicants must be available to establish a consistent Sunday practice.

How to apply:

Please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected].

In your cover letter, please include:

- Why you are interested in Healing Quest Counselling.
- How a Sunday private-practice position fits what you are looking for.
- How your values and clinical interests align with our approach.
- What you hope to learn as part of our practice community.
- What strengths and perspectives you would bring to the practice.
- Your general availability for a virtual meet-and-greet.

We appreciate the time and thought that goes into each application. Candidates selected to move forward will be contacted.

Pay: $97.50-$115.50 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking

Application question(s):

- Are you willing & available to work weekly on Sundays?

Education:

- Master's Degree (required)

Licence/Certification:

- registration or licensing (i.e., RSW, RCSW, RCC, CCC) (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Associate Therapist / Counsellor (Canada)
🏢 Healing Quest Counselling
📍 Canada