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Clinical Counsellor(s)
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100 Park Royal South, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V7T 1A2
full-time . November 14, 2025
100 Park Royal South, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V7T 1A2
full-time . November 14, 2025
Description
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS)
Child Family Trauma Informed Health & Wellness Supports (CFTI)
Make a Difference. Support Healing. Empower Communities.
The Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) is seeking a compassionate and skilled Clinical Counsellor to join our Child Family Trauma Informed Health & Wellness Supports (CFTI) team. This role provides advanced counselling services to Children, Youth & Families impacted by the First Nations Child Family & Jordan’s Principle Settlement Claims Processes, rooted in an Indigenous worldview and trauma-informed practices.
What You’ll Do
- Provide mental wellness counselling (individual, group, and family sessions) for trauma, crisis, and intergenerational healing.
- Deliver crisis intervention during community-based critical incidents.
- Conduct assessments and screenings for suicide risk and mental health concerns.
- Collaborate with First Nations communities, local agencies, and IRSSS program teams.
- Refer clients to traditional healers, culturally relevant resources, and external services.
- Advocate for improved access to mental wellness services and address systemic barriers.
- Integrate cultural ceremony, traditions, and customs into counselling practices.
What We’re Looking For
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Counselling Psychology, or Social Work (with counselling experience).
- Registration with BCACC or Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in trauma, depression, and/or anxiety counselling.
- Training in therapeutic modalities (e.g., EMDR, SE, IFS, Motivational Interviewing).
- Experience working with Indigenous Peoples, LGBTQ2S+, BIPOC communities.
- Strong communication, decision-making, and time management skills.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed, culturally sensitive practices and traditional healing.
- Assets
- Indigenous-focused therapy training (e.g., IFOT).
- Knowledge of cultural protocols and healing practices.
- Experience in rural and remote communities.
At IRSSS, your work will make a difference. You’ll help shape how we communicate our mission and impact, ensuring that survivor voices are heard and respected. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to contribute to truth and reconciliation.
What We Offer💰 Salary: Starting at $90,000.00-$110,000.00 - based on experience
🌿 Benefits: Vacation days, Sick Leave days, Health, Dental, Life insurance, Wellness days, Cultural days
📍 Office Locations: Vancouver - Vancouver Public Library Office
Apply today and help us support healing and reconciliation.
👉 Visit www.irsss.ca – Work For Us to submit your application.
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Compensation
$90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year