Masters Level Trained DBT Therapist

Who we are looking For

-We are looking for a trained DBT therapist who is experienced in working with people with Complex Trauma and Emotion Regulation issues (BPD).

Who we are:

Emotion Wise Counselling was created out of a desire to provide high quality care to people who have been through more than their fair share of adversity in life. We are a group of therapists passionate about working with people with complex PTSD and Emotion Regulation issues using evidence based therapies, specifically EMDR and DBT. We are warm, empathetic , validating and attuned while also bringing our up front real life selves into the therapy room.

We keep clients at the centre of all we do, and are continually learning and self-reflecting on our own prejudices, blind spots, and privilege and are hoping to see people in the broader context of the systems and society we all live in together. Our therapists have diverse on the ground experience as well as therapeutic expertise and training.

​Required Qualifications:

• Has obtained Master's degree in social work or Counselling Psychology
• Familiar with the principles of DBT, trained in DBT and experienced in providing DBT therapy.
• Experienced in providing trauma therapy and ideally trained in EMDR therapy or anther evidence-based Trauma Therapy (IFS, CPT, etc.)
• Be a Registered Social Worker (RSW or RCSW) or Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) or Registered Psychologist (R.Psych) (must already be registered)
• Demonstrated clinical experience working with culturally diverse clients with complex trauma, substance use, and emotion regulation issues
• Experience working with 2SLGBTQI+ clients
• Registered with FNHA and/or CVAP, or eligibility to register
• Be willing to provide both in-person and virtual services (this is NOT a virtual only position)
• Must be available for minimum 10 client hours per week (including 5 hours of in-person counselling including one evening or weekend at our Vancouver location), ideally 15 hours
• Willingness to attend peer group consultations

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Additional Desired qualities:

• Experience and interest in running DBT groups
• Experience working with substance use
• Experience working with youth and families and couples
• Abilities to work evenings/weekends
• Available for in-person office shifts on Saturday, Sundays or Fridays

What we offer:

-a supportive group atmosphere with peer consultation and opportunity for collaboration and groups

-We take care of admin including direct billing and marketing so you can concentrate on your clinical work.

-regular referrals, mentorship, flexible scheduling, and a centrally located and attractive office space -competitive rates for compensation (fee split)

-Use of a centrally located office to see in-person clients with amenities on-site

-A PHIPA-compliant client platform for client record keeping and scheduling, as well as client portal for measures, forms and reminders, and a platform for virtual therapy sessions.

​For more information please email

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To apply please write "I want to join the Emotion Wise Counselling team" in the subject line and include a resume and cover letter attached to the e-mail to

Indeed applications may not be considered without emailing our company directly.

We warmly thank all applicants for your interest, however; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $95.00-$110.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, BC V6B 1S4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)?
• Do you have training in EMDR?

Education:

• Master's Degree (required)

Experience:

• counselling: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• registration as a an RSW , RCC or R.Psych? (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V6B 1S4