FAMILY SERVICES EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

COUNSELLOR – INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR OPPORTUNITY

JOB PURPOSE: FSEAP Vancouver maintains a provincial network of highly qualified and experienced counsellors who provide clinical services to employees and their family members.  FSEAP Vancouver’s network includes over 300 clinical affiliates that include solo providers and counselling firms and agencies across B.C/Yukon. These affiliates all hold a Master or Doctorate degree in psychology, counselling psychology or social work, have a minimum of five years clinical experience and are registered with a provincial professional registering body. They are experienced in their fields and skilled in providing assessment, crisis intervention, short-term counselling and community resource referral to employees and their family members.

Special consideration will be given to counsellors with on-site CIR/CISM training and experience, and/or training and experience working with First Responders, counsellors offering in-person service, BIPOC counsellors, and/or counsellors with French language capability

JOB LOCATION(s):British Columbia/Yukon Territory: We are actively recruiting in Delta, Tsawwassen, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Surrey, Richmond, Burnaby, New Westminster, Kamloops, Mission, West Vancouver, Vancouver, Vanderhoof, Smithers, Campbell River, Courtenay, Sechelt, Roberts Creek, Powell River, Elkford, Sparwood, Castlegar, Fernie, Fort St. John, Fort St. James, Dawson Creek, Creston, Parksville, Merritt, Kimberley, Whitehorse, Haines Junction, Watson Lake, Teslin, Carmacks, Pelly Crossing, Mayo, Dawson City. Other locations will also be considered based on demand.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

Counselling Services

• Provide short-term counselling services within a brief treatment, solution-focused clinical framework for FSEAP Clients
• Collaboratively develop SMART goals and service plans with clients
• Refer and bridge clients to community resources for specialized or intensive services
• Ensure all Counselling and EAP Program Protocols and standards are adhered to
• Maintain clinical recordings and documentation consistent with FSEAP policies
• Maintain the strictest level of confidentiality with all client and agency information

QUALIFICATIONS/JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Training:  Master’s degree in a clinical discipline

Professional Registration:  Membership in a professional registering body required (e.g., RCC, RSW, CCC, RPsych, etc)

Experience:  At least five years of clinical experience (or 2500 hours)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Superior clinical skills, including significant understanding of mental health and substance abuse issues
• Knowledge and experience in delivering assessment, referral, and clinical counselling services within a short-term, solution focused framework or brief therapy model
• Knowledge of community resources and ability to assist clients to effectively access, utilize, and benefit from those resources
• Demonstrated ability to create and manage professional clinical records
• Proficiency in communication

Start date: ASAP                                     Closing:  Ongoing           

To apply, please contact and submit required documents to: 

                        Krista Tweedie, DPsych, CCC

                        FSEAP Affiliate Coordinator

                        #301 – 1638 East Broadway

                        Vancouver, BC V5N 1W1               

Email:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those that meet our requirements will be contacted.
Family Services of Greater Vancouver is an equal opportunity employer.