Family / Individual Counsellor

Our In-Office Counselling (INOC) Program is seeking a Family / Individual Counsellor to provide in-person counselling to individuals and families experiencing gender-based violence, relational harm, grief and loss, and child protection involvement.

The role involves working with clients facing acute stress, safety concerns, and complex relational dynamics, often within systems that hold significant power over their lives. It is well suited to a counsellor grounded in dignity-centred, anti-violence practice, and able to work thoughtfully with risk and accountability.

The position includes a mix of short- to mid-term counselling, with some crisis intervention as needed, and is supported through regular clinical supervision, team consultation, and collaborative case discussions.

About INOC

INOC provides free, dignity-informed, community-based counselling to individuals and families referred through MCFD or who self-refer. Practice at INOC centres client agency, safety, choice, and attention to power dynamics, with collaboration across community mental health and healthcare partners when needs fall outside program scope.

What You'll Do

• Provide individual and family counselling using evidence-based, dignity-informed, and anti-violence approaches
• Conduct assessments, including risk assessment and safety planning in complex and evolving situations
• Work with individuals and families impacted by gender-based violence, violence chosen within family systems, child protection involvement, and other forms of relational harm
• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization when required
• Coordinate referrals and collaborate with community partners
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely case documentation

Why Work at ICS

• Competitive wages with step increases tied to seniority
• Extended health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program, Municipal Pension Plan eligibility and other employee benefits
• Vacation starting at 3 weeks per year, plus sick leave and statutory holiday pay
• Fully paid required training and professional development opportunities
• Priority as an internal candidate for future job vacancies
• A collaborative, values-driven workplace committed to high quality services, dignity, and equity.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related social science field
• Master's degree, RSW, or RCC designation is an asset
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing counselling to individuals and families
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered

Your unique qualities:

• Strong ability to establish trust and maintain professional relationships with clients and colleagues
• Demonstrated competence in risk assessment, safety planning, and crisis intervention
• Experience with counselling approaches such as:
  Response-Based Practice, SFBT, DBT, CBT, Narrative, and Family Systems Therapy
  
• Strong grounding in dignity-informed, strength-based, anti-violence, and resilience-oriented practice
• Familiarity with local community resources and referral pathways
• Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player
• High standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professional integrity

Other Musts:

• Required training will be provided at no cost (SafeTalk, CPR-C, Mandt-RC, Privacy and Information Sharing, Abuse and Neglect Awareness training, Anti-Bullying, and Harassment, and others). Existing certifications are an asset.
• Successful completion of background checks through the BC Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
• Union membership is required (1.85% union dues deducted from pay)

PROGRAM: In-Office Counselling (INOC)

LOCATION: On-site, Kamloops, BC

STATUS: Part-Time

SCHEDULE: 30 hrs/week - Monday to Friday - During the office hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (specific schedule to be confirmed with successful candidate)

REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator

COMPENSATION: $ $50.59 per hour (Grid 14-P, as per collective agreement)

UNION: BCGEU

CLOSING ON: Open until a suitable candidate is found

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ICS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, visible or invisible diverse abilities, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or, citizenship or immigration status. Where bona fide occupational requirements limit the applicant selection, the burden of proof rests with the Employer.