Employment

Job description

Job Overview:

We’re looking forward to welcoming a Clinical Counsellor to our team to provide professional counselling for individuals impacted by trauma and abuse onsite in Campbell River.

North Island Survivors’ Healing Society (NISHS) is a supportive, inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can safely explore therapy with counsellors trained in addressing the effects of post‑traumatic stress. Our team draws on a wide range of recognized and evidence‑based therapeutic approaches.

Since 1993, NISHS has grown into a centre of extensive clinical experience, knowledge, and resources. It is a small agency with heart, that offers a strong setting for learning, skill development, and meaningful contribution to the community.

We offer regular clinical consultation and opportunities for collaboration with clinical team members.

We VALUE

The courage it takes to make bold strides toward healing, and we ensure that every person is treated with respect, equality, and dignity.

Tasks and Responsibilities

- Provide both in‑depth, long‑term counselling and some that is shorter term.
- Deliver counselling services onsite, with the option to engage with some clients virtually when appropriate.
- Participate in regular clinical consultation, which is provided as part of the role.
- Maintain client records in alignment with privacy legislation and agency standards.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Consultant or Executive Director when additional guidance or support is needed.
- Facilitation of group therapy is not required but may be an option.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- You hold a graduate degree and are currently registered—or eligible to become registered within two months of hire—with a recognized professional counselling association. If your graduate degree was completed outside Canada, you are either already registered with a Canadian professional counselling association or have obtained an international credential assessment that meets the standards of counselling associations in British Columbia.
- You consistently uphold the ethical standards, professional guidelines, and codes of conduct required by both this agency and your professional associations.

Compensation & Working Conditions

- Permanent full‑time position (30 hours per week) or part‑time position (25 hours per week) Contracting may be considered for counsellors with more than five years of full‑time related experience
- A consistent weekly schedule that includes one evening shift
- Health and wellness benefit
- Vacation entitlement of 6% in the first year, increasing to 8% beginning in the second year
- Administrative tasks handled by dedicated administrative staff
- A collaborative and supportive working environment with strong professional relationships among team members

Pay: $44.00 per hour for employee

To apply please submit cover letter and resume to contact@nishs.ca