Job Posting 96180

Affiliate Counsellor
Family Services Employee Assistance Program
British Columbia, Yukon
closes in 92 days (Sun, 31 Dec)
on-call / relief / casual  •  $65 - $80/hr
FAMILY SERVICES EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
AFFILIATE 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 clinical counsellors through 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 or 2500 hours of 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.
 
Please note special consideration will be given to in-person, trauma-informed, BIPOC, and/or bilingual counsellors or those that have training and experience providing on-site CIR/CISM, and/or working with First Responders, Indigenous, and/or LGBTQ2S+ clients.
 
JOB LOCATION(s): Abbotsford, Burnaby, Campbell River, Castlegar, Chilliwack, Courtenay, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Cranbrook, Creston, Delta, Tsawwassen, Duncan, Elkford, Fernie, Fort Nelson, Gibsons, Hazelton, Hope, Langley, Kelowna, Kimberley, Kitimat, Ladner, Lake Cowichan, Merritt, New Westminster, Nanaimo, Mission, North Vancouver, Quesnel, Revelstoke, Salmon Arm, Prince Rupert, Smithers, Surrey, Sparwood, Squamish, Terrace, Vernon, Victoria, Vanderhoof, West Vancouver, White Rock, Whistler, Richmond.
 
Preference will be given to in-person providers located in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Richmond, North Vancouver, Prince Rupert, Squamish and Victoria. Other BC cities will also be considered based on client 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 via an online portal that is 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 of clinical experience
 
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
  • Excellent communication skills and proficiency in learning to navigate an online portal (e.g., file management system)
Start date: ASAP                Closing:  Ongoing              
Rate: Hourly rate will be negotiated depending on location of service(s) and clinical experience.
        
To apply, please contact and submit required documents to: 
 
FSEAP Affiliate Coordinator
#301 – 1638 East Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5N 1W1                  
 
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those that meet our requirements will be contacted.

We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the communities we so proudly serve, while encompassing the principles of equity, inclusion and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, people of all gender expressions and sexual orientations including queer, trans, and two-spirit people. In our words and actions, we recognize the challenges for those facing inequalities, while acknowledging our privilege, as we continuously strive to remove bias and reduce barriers that individuals may experience in the hiring and job-seeking process.
If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email your resume and cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to your contact information to  for follow-up.
 
Our programs are located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw(Squamish), Sel ̓ íl ̓witulh (Tsleil Waututh), Qayqayt,Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwekwetlem,Semiahmoo,Matsqui,and Tsawwassen First Nations. Huy ch q’u
 

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