About the role
Clinical Counsellor
Domestic Violence Intervention Prevention
Casual
Posting Date:
Location:
Wage:
Hours of Work:
Closing Date:
August 22, 2025
Surrey, BC
Paraprofessional Wage Grid Level 16
($44.54-$54.52 per hour)
4 hours per week
August 29, 2025
Options Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering social services across the Southern Fraser region (Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley) from early childhood to seniors. Our comprehensive range of programs and services relies on collaborative relationships with individuals, businesses, community groups and government bodies to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the community.
Position Overview
Are you passionate about creating safer, healthier families and making a lasting impact in the lives of children and caregivers? We're seeking a compassionate and skilled Clinical Counsellor to deliver culturally responsive, trauma-informed support to families affected by domestic violence. In this pivotal role, you'll provide therapeutic interventions that promote healing, strengthen family bonds, and help prevent children from entering government care—all while shaping a brighter future for vulnerable communities.re you a compassionate, skilled therapist ready to make a real impact?
Reporting to the Program Manager, the successful candidate will provide individual and group counselling to both perpetrators and victims of domestic violence from diverse cultural backgrounds, using trauma-informed, culturally responsive approaches. Key responsibilities include conducting risk assessments and safety planning in collaboration with MCFD and community partners, facilitating therapeutic groups, and developing client-centered service plans. The role also involves maintaining accurate documentation, engaging in clinical supervision, participating in integrated case management, and staying current on best practices, counselling modalities, and community resources to support effective interventions and positive client outcomes.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, with eligibility for professional registration (RCC preferred). They will have a minimum of two years’ experience delivering trauma-informed services, including family therapy, group facilitation, and therapeutic approaches grounded in CBT, attachment theory, and child development, with a strong understanding of multi-generational trauma and cycles of abuse.
The successful candidate will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of trauma-informed care, including multi-generational trauma and its impact on family systems. They will be well-versed in therapeutic modalities such as family therapy, CBT, expressive therapies, and attachment theory, with experience delivering both individual and group counselling, including DVIP co-facilitation. A strong understanding of the CFCSA and culturally agile practices is essential, along with the ability to collaborate with MCFD and community partners. Proficiency in assessments, safety planning, crisis intervention, case planning, and accurate documentation is also required.
This position is open to all applicants and requires union membership.
This role requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Information Check (PIC), and a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your RESUME and COVER LETTER through the “APPLY” button.
We thank all applicants for their interest in working with OCS. Due to the volume of applicants, only those qualified and shortlisted will be contacted.
The land which we are on is the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples including Kwantlen, Katzie, Matsqui, Musqueam, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Kwikwetlem and the Sto:lo Nations.
About the role
Clinical Counsellor
Domestic Violence Intervention Prevention
Casual
Posting Date:
Location:
Wage:
Hours of Work:
Closing Date:
August 22, 2025
Surrey, BC
Paraprofessional Wage Grid Level 16
($44.54-$54.52 per hour)
4 hours per week
August 29, 2025
Options Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering social services across the Southern Fraser region (Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley) from early childhood to seniors. Our comprehensive range of programs and services relies on collaborative relationships with individuals, businesses, community groups and government bodies to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the community.
Position Overview
Are you passionate about creating safer, healthier families and making a lasting impact in the lives of children and caregivers? We're seeking a compassionate and skilled Clinical Counsellor to deliver culturally responsive, trauma-informed support to families affected by domestic violence. In this pivotal role, you'll provide therapeutic interventions that promote healing, strengthen family bonds, and help prevent children from entering government care—all while shaping a brighter future for vulnerable communities.re you a compassionate, skilled therapist ready to make a real impact?
Reporting to the Program Manager, the successful candidate will provide individual and group counselling to both perpetrators and victims of domestic violence from diverse cultural backgrounds, using trauma-informed, culturally responsive approaches. Key responsibilities include conducting risk assessments and safety planning in collaboration with MCFD and community partners, facilitating therapeutic groups, and developing client-centered service plans. The role also involves maintaining accurate documentation, engaging in clinical supervision, participating in integrated case management, and staying current on best practices, counselling modalities, and community resources to support effective interventions and positive client outcomes.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, with eligibility for professional registration (RCC preferred). They will have a minimum of two years’ experience delivering trauma-informed services, including family therapy, group facilitation, and therapeutic approaches grounded in CBT, attachment theory, and child development, with a strong understanding of multi-generational trauma and cycles of abuse.
The successful candidate will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of trauma-informed care, including multi-generational trauma and its impact on family systems. They will be well-versed in therapeutic modalities such as family therapy, CBT, expressive therapies, and attachment theory, with experience delivering both individual and group counselling, including DVIP co-facilitation. A strong understanding of the CFCSA and culturally agile practices is essential, along with the ability to collaborate with MCFD and community partners. Proficiency in assessments, safety planning, crisis intervention, case planning, and accurate documentation is also required.
This position is open to all applicants and requires union membership.
This role requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Information Check (PIC), and a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your RESUME and COVER LETTER through the “APPLY” button.
We thank all applicants for their interest in working with OCS. Due to the volume of applicants, only those qualified and shortlisted will be contacted.
The land which we are on is the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples including Kwantlen, Katzie, Matsqui, Musqueam, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Kwikwetlem and the Sto:lo Nations.