Part Time Psychology Counselor

Trauma Counsellor (SAIP Program)
Trauma Counsellor (SAIP Program) Competition #74-25
We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Trauma Counsellor with a passion for supporting children, youth and families who have experienced trauma, to join our SAIP (Sexual Abuse Intervention Program) counselling and Trauma Services team. Trauma Counsellors in our SAIP Program provide counselling (both individual and group) for children and youth who have experienced sexual abuse and other experiences of trauma. Counsellors also participate in program administration by attending to intake, assessment, treatment, referrals, parenting support and education, and consultation and collaboration with other service providers. Our Trauma Counsellors support clients in their healing journeys from a feminist, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, intersectional lens.
Flexible scheduling
Three weeks’ vacation for full-time staff * entitlement increases from there
Two and a half paid Agency days for full-time staff *
One paid Moving Day/year
pro-rated for part-time staff)

Pension: Municipal Pension plan enrollment for eligible employees
Work Hours: 17.5 per week (Part-time)
Vancouver Office (1638 E Broadway) with the possibility of working Hybrid (in office, with the community, and home) Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until filled
Education, Training, Experience
Master’s degree in counselling psychology or equivalent degree (MA, M.Ed, MSW) & registration with a professional body (BCACC, BC College of Social Workers)
A minimum of 3 years of relevant counselling experience working with children, youth and families who have experienced trauma
Training in trauma-informed counselling, somatic approaches, parts-work, expressive-arts-based interventions and play therapy
Solid understanding and application of best practices in trauma counselling for individual and group work with children, youth and families
Experience providing parent/caregiver support and psycho-education to parents/caregivers on child development and the impacts of trauma on neurobiology and attachment
Knowledge, skills and experience in working with a diverse client population who have been impacted by poverty, abuse, neglect, addiction, mental health issues
Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check

If this describes you, please submit your application to us through our website,
We believe in the power of inclusion and the power of enabling all our staff to thrive by embracing diversity and fostering equality. Our organization is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce representing the communities we proudly serve while encompassing the principles of equity, inclusion and diversity. Decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or non-applicable criminal condition.
If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process or are an internal candidate, please email your resume and cover letter (indicating the competition number #74-25 in the email subject line) to View email address on ca.snapjobsearch.com.
We gratefully acknowledge that our programs are delivered on traditional and ancestral lands and waters of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil Waututh), Qayqayt, Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwekwetlem, Semiahmoo, Matsqui, and Tsawwassen First Nations. Click to read our commitment to reconciliation, justice, and equity.
JOIN US FOR A MEANINGFUL CAREER HELPING OTHERS AND BRING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF!You will also have the opportunity to do meaningful, leading-edge work that has a direct impact on the local community.
At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, we have been helping people in crisis since 1928. We are a non-profit working to support and empower individuals, families, and communities. We offer programs and services designed to help people develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to create positive change in their lives. We help people develop skills and knowledge, empowering our neighbours to create positive change in their lives. Our team is made up of more than 360 staff, including expert counsellors and support workers who provide compassionate, client-centred care to youth experiencing homelessness, families and children impacted by trauma, victims of domestic violence, and other vulnerable people from an evidence-based, trauma-informed lens. We believe in building a brighter future for all British Columbians and providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for all our staff.