Who we are looking For

-We are looking for a masters level therapist who is experienced in working with people with OCD, Complex Trauma and Emotion Regulation issues and is specifically trained in ERP and DBT.

Who we are:

Emotion Wise Counselling was created out of a desire to provide high quality care to people who have been through more than their fair share of adversity in life. We are a group of therapists passionate about working with people with complex PTSD and Emotion Regulation issues using evidence based therapies, specifically EMDR and DBT. We are warm, empathetic , validating and attuned while also bringing our up front real life selves into the therapy room.

We keep clients at the centre of all we do, and are continually learning and self-reflecting on our own prejudices, blind spots, and privilege and are hoping to see people in the broader context of the systems and society we all live in together. Our therapists have diverse on the ground experience as well as therapeutic expertise and training.

​Required Qualifications:

- Have a Master’s degree in counselling, social work, or a related discipline.
- Be a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)or Registered Social Worker (RSW or RCSW) or Registered Psychologist(RPsych)
- Hold current and sufficient professional liability insurance in British Columbia and be legally able to work in Canada.
- Experienced working with culturally and gender diverse clients with complextrauma and emotion regulation issues
- Experience working with 2SLGBTQI+ clients
- Experienced and trained in providing ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) therapy and knowledge of OCD




- Experienced and trained in providing individual DBT-informed therapy and comfortable working with clients with emotion regulation issues and BPD traits/diagnosis.
- Required: Be willing to provide both in-person (5 hours per week at Emotion Wise Office) and virtual services including an evening or weekend time ideally in-person.
- Must be available for minimum 10 client hours per week, ideally 15 hours.
- Abide by your registered body’s (eg. BCCSW or BCACC) standards and practice and ethics and seek outside supervision for your practice.

Additional Desired qualities:

- Ability to work one evening or weekend in-person at our office
- Experience working with youth, substance use, couples, families, eating disorders, and neurodivergent clients (ADHD, Autism)
- Registered in multiple provinces in Canada for virtual therapy
- Skilled and trained in a trauma therapy modality (EMDR, Internal Family Systems, CPT, PE, DBR, etc.)
- Registered with FNHA, ICBC, and/or CVAP or eligible and in the process of registering

What we offer: -A supportive group atmosphere with opportunity for collaboration and consultation-We take care of admin including direct billing and marketing so you can concentrate on your clinical work.

-Regular referrals, mentorship,



flexible scheduling, and a centrally located and attractive office space

-Competitive rates for compensation (fee split) and opportunities for increase in pay over time

-Use of a centrally located office to see in-person clients with amenities in office

-A PHIPA-compliant client platform for client record keeping and scheduling, as well as client portal for measures, forms and reminders, and a platform for virtual therapy sessions.

-Support in clinical growth and consultation by the clinic director

​For more information please email [email protected]

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To apply please write “I want to join the Emotion Wise Counselling team” in the subject line and include a resume and cover letter attached to the e-mail to [email protected]

Indeed applications may not be considered without emailing our company directly.

We warmly thank all applicants for your interest, however; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Part time

Pay: $95.00-$125.00 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vancouver, BC V6B 1S4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
- Do you have training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)?
- Do you have training in Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy?

Education:
- Master's Degree (required)

Experience:
- counselling: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- registration as a an RSW , RCC or R.Psych? (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V6B 1S4

📌 OCD / CPTSD Counsellor Therapist (Contractor) (Vancouver)
🏢 Emotion Wise Counselling
📍 Vancouver