Job Description

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) or Registered Social Worker (RSW)

Independent Contractor | FNHA-Eligible Provider Preferred

Wild Mountain Clinical Counselling - Penticton, BC

Wild Mountain Clinical Counselling (WMCC) is a well-established, busy, and growing group private practice located in Penticton, British Columbia. We are currently seeking

experienced Master's-level Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) or Registered Social Workers (RSWs)

to join our collaborative, trauma-informed team.

WMCC was intentionally created to reduce the isolation often experienced in private practice and to foster ethical, relational, and community-engaged clinical work. Our team works from a beautifully renovated, centrally located clinical space that prioritizes professionalism, warmth, collaboration, and practitioner sustainability.

About the Role

The successful contractor will provide ethical, client-centred counselling services in accordance with

BCACC Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics

(for RCCs) or

BCCSW Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics

(for RSWs). Clinicians are expected to practice within their scope of competence, utilize evidence-informed and trauma-informed approaches, and maintain strong professional boundaries and documentation practices.

This role is particularly well suited for clinicians who

meet or are eligible to meet First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) provider requirements

, and who have demonstrated experience providing culturally safe counselling services to Indigenous individuals, families, and communities.

Contractors may provide

in-person and/or virtual counselling services

, with opportunities to participate in

community-based work

, if desired.

Areas of Clinical Experience (Assets)

Assets include experience and/or advanced training in:

Trauma and complex trauma EMDR (certification or actively pursuing) Intergenerational trauma Problematic substance use and harm reduction Disordered eating

Relationship and couples counselling

Family counselling and systems-based approaches

Child, youth, and lifespan counselling

Community-based counselling and outreach Work with Indigenous communities
Specific clinical interests will be considered when allocating referrals.

What We Offer Our Counselling Contractors

Wild Mountain Clinical Counselling offers:

Generous financial compensation

with a percentage split

Administrative support

, including intake coordination and billing processes A

warm, professional, multi-office clinical space

with flexible scheduling Private counselling offices and a welcoming shared waiting area Free and accessible parking for clients and clinicians Kitchen access for meal preparation and storage Coffee, tea, and water for clinicians and clients

JaneApp practice management system

(PIPEDA compliant), including: Scheduling Secure clinical documentation Invoicing and payment processing Virtual counselling services Onboarding and training for clinic systems and processes Ongoing

referral flow

from established medical, organizational, and community partners Advertising and profile support through WMCC's website and social media platforms

Consultation support

, as appropriate Access to WMCC's psychoeducational materials, books, and shared clinical resources

Personalized business cards and a WMCC email address

A collegial, ethical, and supportive team environment
Required Qualifications & Expectations

Applicants

must

:

Reside within the province of British Columbia
Hold a

Master's degree

in:

Clinical Counselling Counselling Psychology Social Work
Be

registered and in good standing

as:

a

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)

with the

British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)

,

or

a

Registered Social Worker (RSW)

with the

British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW)

Reside in the South Okanagan or have the ability and intent to relocate Meet, or be eligible to meet,

FNHA provider requirements

, including: A minimum of

5 years of post-graduate counselling experience

A minimum of

3 years of counselling experience working with First Nations clients and/or communities

Maintain current: Professional registration Professional liability insurance

WorkSafeBC coverage (required)

GST number Practice in accordance with: BCACC or BCCSW ethical standards Informed consent, confidentiality, and record-keeping legislation
Demonstrate:

Cultural humility and cultural safety Trauma-informed and strengths-based practice Ethical decision-making and professional boundaries Provide counselling within scope of competence and pursue ongoing professional development
Be willing to:

Engage in community-based work, if desired Attend team meetings and participate in collaborative practice Learn and use

JaneApp

for scheduling, documentation, invoicing, and payment processing Submit monthly invoices to WMCC Maintain a clean, professional clinical workspace Open and close the physical office as required
Application Process

If you are interested in joining a values-driven, community-oriented clinical team, please submit:

A current resume A cover letter outlining: Your professional designation (RCC or RSW) Relevant clinical experience and areas of interest Experience working with Indigenous clients and/or communities Why you are a good fit for Wild Mountain Clinical Counselling
Please email applications to

both

:

christel@wildmountaincounselling.ca

clinicmanager@wildmountaincounselling.ca

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90.00-$165.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule On-site parking
Education:

Master's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: Remote