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About Emotion Wise Counselling
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 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.
Who we are looking For
-Passionate and experienced in working with people with Complex Trauma and Emotion Regulation issues
-Trained in therapies supported by research that help people with PTSD and complex PTSD and emotion regulation (EMDR and/or DBT)
-Understand the effect of colonialism and impact of Residential schools on Indigenous peoples and on the fabric of Canadian society and aware of issues of social inequity, including racism, poverty, gender and sexuality and value integrating social justice into counselling work
-Skilled at building relationships and have strong empathy balanced with clinical therapeutic skills to focus on identified problems
-Are a team player, enjoys collaboration and innovation while confident and independent as a therapist who seeks ongoing education and supervision.
What we offer:
-a supportive group atmosphere with peer consultation and opportunity for collaboration and groups
-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.
Required Qualifications:
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Have a Master’s degree in counselling, social work, or a related discipline and 2 years of experience
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Required: *Trained in DBT and/or EMDR*
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Familiar with the principles of DBT, trained in DBT and experienced in providing DBT therapy.
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Experienced in providing trauma therapy and ideally trained in EMDR therapy or anther evidence-based Trauma Therapy (IFS, CPT, etc.)
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Be a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) or Registered Social Worker (RSW or RCSW) or Registered Psychologist (RPsych)
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Demonstrated clinical experience working with culturally diverse clients with complex trauma, substance use, and emotion regulation issues
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Experience working with 2SLGBTQI+ clients
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Registered with FNHA, ICBC, CVAP, and/or willingness to register
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Be willing to provide both in-person and virtual services (this is NOT a virtual only position)
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Must be available for minimum 10 client hours per week, ideally 15-20 hours
Additional Desired qualities:
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Experience with youth, eating disorder, and/or OCD.
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Experience running DBT groups
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Abilities to work evenings/weekends
For more information please email info@emotionwise.ca
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 info@emotionwise.ca
We warmly thank all applicants for your interest, however; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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