Clinical Counsellor – Independent Contractor

Job summary

Provide evidence-based, client-centred counselling, primarily to individuals, and conduct assessments and collaborative treatment planning. Maintain timely clinical documentation, manage an independent caseload, and collaborate with other professionals when appropriate.

Job details

About Pacific Solstice Group Pacific Solstice Group is a collaborative mental health practice based in Squamish, BC. We provide evidence-based, compassionate counselling to individuals, couples, and families throughout the Sea-to-Sky community. Our practice is built around clinical autonomy, collaboration, professional growth, and creating an environment where clinicians can develop sustainable and meaningful private practices while remaining connected to a supportive team. The Opportunity We are looking for a Clinical Counsellor to join Pacific Solstice Group as an independent contractor providing in-person counselling from our Squamish office. This opportunity is ideal for a clinician who wants the autonomy and flexibility of private practice while benefiting from the infrastructure, referrals, visibility, and collaborative environment of an established group practice. Clinicians primarily provide individual counselling, with opportunities to work with couples and families based on their experience, training, and areas of interest. Responsibilities include providing evidence-based, client-centred counselling; conducting assessments and collaborative treatment planning; maintaining timely clinical documentation; managing an independent caseload; and collaborating with other professionals when appropriate. Contractor Structure & Compensation This is an independent contractor position operating on a 70/30 fee split, with the clinician receiving 70% of collected session fees and Pacific Solstice Group retaining 30%. Pacific Solstice Group provides clinical space and practice infrastructure to support clinicians in establishing and growing their caseload. Clinicians maintain autonomy over their clinical practice and scheduling. We are looking for someone interested in establishing a consistent presence within the practice, with approximately 4–6 hours of in-person availability per week to support continuity for clients and sustainable caseload growth. There is opportunity to increase availability as your caseload develops. Qualifications Master’s degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related clinical field Current registration and good standing with BCACC and/or BCCSW Strong counselling, interpersonal, and relational skills Experience with evidence-based therapeutic approaches Ability to independently assess, conceptualize, and develop treatment plans Strong clinical documentation and case management skills Commitment to ethical, compassionate, and client-centred practice Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative clinical environment Availability to provide in-person counselling in Squamish, BC Position Details Position: Independent Contractor Location: Squamish, BC – In Person Compensation: 70% clinician / 30% practice split Availability: Approximately 4–6 clinical hours per week, with opportunity to grow Schedule: Flexible within available office space We welcome clinicians with established areas of specialization as well as clinicians who are continuing to develop their niche within private practice.

What you’ll do

Provide evidence-based, client-centred counselling, primarily to individuals, and conduct assessments and collaborative treatment planning. Maintain timely clinical documentation, manage an independent caseload, and collaborate with other professionals when appropriate.

Requirements

A master’s degree in counselling, psychology, social work, or a related clinical field is required, along with current good-standing registration with BCACC and/or BCCSW. Candidates should have counselling experience and strong assessment, treatment-planning, documentation, case-management, and interpersonal skills, and be available to provide in-person services in Squamish.

Listed skills

• Collaboration · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• case management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Evidence-Based Counselling
• Client-Centred Practice
• Clinical Assessment
• Treatment Planning
• Clinical Documentation
• Case Management
• Individual Counselling
• Couples Counselling
• Family Counselling
• Interpersonal Skills
• Relational Skills
• Caseload Management
• Ethical Practice
• Collaboration

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services