Clinical Trauma Counsellor

We invite Clinical counsellors of all experience levels to join our innovative multidisciplinary team.

Bedford Integrative Therapeutic Services (BiTS) is a professional oasis of warmth, collaboration, and respect for clients suffering from trauma, anxiety, and chronic pain.

Your trauma-attuned counselling skills will complement the treatments of other Clinical Counsellors, an Osteopathic Manual practitioner, Registered Massage therapists, Functional Health and Nutrition coach, and Limbic system retraining coach.

You’ll have the opportunity to develop a self-directed flexible schedule (part-time / full-time) including:

• A predictable income due to an established clinic reputation in the community
• Supportive full-time admin support including payment processing, booking, and warm reception for clients.
• Clinical supervision on-site including group supervision, individual, and “hallway” consults
• Regular team social activities
• Signing bonus of $1000 (half at signing, half after 1 year)
• Accessible facility and spacious offices

Key Skills and Strengths Required:

• Advanced trauma therapy certification (or willing to obtain in near future) in modalities such as EMDR, AEDP, ART, Somatic therapies, and IFS.
• Polyvagal informed lens and understanding the 3-phase trauma model
• Person-centered warmth, and cultural responsiveness
• Proven collaborative working relationships
• Must be able to work in-person at least 2-3 days a week, with flexibility for some remote therapy
• Maintain accurate and timely records using Janeapp (training and onboarding support provided)
• Registration (or qualify to soon register) with BCACC or CCPA
• Acceptable vulnerable sector Criminal records check and valid professional liability insurance
• Experience level is flexible – newer counsellors with less experience are warmly encouraged to apply

Optional:

We have a waitlist for Christian adults and youth seeking a trauma therapist that aligns with their worldview. Ideally, you have lived experience with the Christian worldview and experience integrating spirituality into therapy.

How to apply:

Email your resume to info@bitsbc.com.

Position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. Our team enjoys working together and we hope you will too.

About the Location:

You will enjoy a great work-life balance in the mid-sized city of Prince George; home to resilient people weathering the economy with good humour and creativity. It truly gets warmer the further north you go, and Prince George is no different with its smaller-town feel and city amenities. Hiking, biking, skiing, swimming, or boating, and downtown activities are only 15-20 minutes away from work or home. There is a wide variety of educational opportunities for all ages, big-name concerts, a thriving arts and music scene, an international airport, and world-class sports facilities. We regularly host provincial, national and international sporting events. Check out MoveUpPrinceGeorge (https://moveupprincegeorge.ca/) and TourismPG (http://tourismpg.com).