Job Description

About Us

Metro Vancouver Indigenous Counselling (MVIC) provides culturally safe, trauma-informed mental health services to individuals, couples, and families throughout British Columbia. Our team of Indigenous and ally counsellors is committed to improving access to care and supporting healing in Indigenous communities.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an

experienced Family & Couples Counsellor

with a

Master of Social Work (MSW)

degree to join our practice. This role is ideal for a clinician who wants to build a private practice while working with a supportive team. The position focuses primarily on couples counselling, with opportunities to support individual clients as well.

Equity and Inclusion

MVIC is committed to equity in hiring.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with Indigenous communities in Canada

. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations individuals, Inuit enrolled under a recognized Inuit land claims organization, and citizens of a Metis Nation recognized by the Metis National Council.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive client histories and assessments, including suitability for services through the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA). Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed couples and individual counselling. Maintain accurate records of client interactions and charting notes. Collaborate with partner agencies to ensure continuity of care. Make referrals to external resources and maintain communication with care teams.

Qualifications

Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. Registered, or in the process of registering, with the

BC College of Social Workers

. Completion of

San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training

Ability to obtain liability insurance with a minimum of $2,000,000 coverage before start date. Availability to see a minimum of

16 clients per week

. Strong understanding of Indigenous cultures, trauma-informed practice, and culturally responsive approaches from a biopsychosocial and spiritual perspective. Experience managing caseloads, assessments, referrals, and electronic health records.

Responsibilities:

Conducting initial client history and assessment to determine suitability for mental health services through First Nations Health Authority Delivery of individual mental health counselling in relation to client symptoms Maintaining records of client interactions and charting notes Collaborating with partner agencies when appropriate, ensuring continuation of client care Providing referrals to outside agencies when appropriate and engaging in ongoing discussions with external client care teams

Assets

Knowledge of both Indigenous healing practices and Western approaches to wellness Training in couples counselling, family counselling, and other counselling modalities Training and experience in mainstream counselling techniques

What We Offer

Flexible scheduling. Internal client referrals. Advertising and marketing. Online presence on our top-ranking website. PIPEDA-compliant email address and electronic health record system. Administrative, billing, and invoicing support.

Compensation

Rate for 67/33 split: counsellors retain 67% of collected session fees. Full caseload anticipated within six months of hire (note: credentialing with insurers may take up to two months).

Please Note:

Once hired, the credentialing process with insurers can take

up to two months

. We anticipate the successful applicant to have a

full caseload within six months of hire

.

Job posting will remain open until filled. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

Thank you for your time and interest.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $90.00-$100.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Flexible schedule Work from home
Application question(s):

Do you identify as First Nation, Metis, or Inuk, or with another Indigenous group of the Americas? If you identify as Metis, please provide additional information supporting
In accordance with Section 7 of the Employee Equity Act of Canada:

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, where a private sector employer is engaged primarily in promoting or serving the interests of Aboriginal peoples, the employer may give preference in employment to Aboriginal peoples or employ only Aboriginal peoples, unless that preference or employment would constitute a discriminatory practice under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

What days and hours do you see yourself being available to meet with clients?
Education:

Master's Degree (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V5L 3X9