Our Therapists are the Key to Our Success
Your role as a Clinical Counsellor is crucial. Children and families rely on you to help them understand and make sense of their challenges. You play a vital part in helping them achieve their goals and embark on their journey towards growth and healing.
At Strong Ties, you matter. Our therapists are dedicated to offering excellent care, ensuring children and parents feel heard, understood, and cared for. Confident in their therapeutic skills, our counsellors strive to enhance their professional development by engaging in additional training, peer consultation, and regular clinical supervision.
Our Core Values
COLLABORATION
We work together with clients, their families, and other professionals to enhance the effectiveness of our therapeutic approach. By fostering a collaborative environment, we ensure comprehensive and holistic care that supports each family's unique journey.
AUTHENTICITY
At our clinic, we believe in fostering genuine and transparent relationships. By creating an environment where we all feel safe to be their true selves, we support each other's personal and professional journeys.
SUPPORT
Our goal is for every client and therapist to feel understood, validated, and empowered. We are committed to creating a nurturing environment where clients and therapists can safely explore their emotions and work towards their personal growth and healing.
COMMUNITY
At our clinic, community is a core value that fosters a supportive and inclusive environment for everyone. We believe that healing and growth are enhanced through strong connections and collective support, empowering individuals to thrive together.
Our Offices
Current Opportunities
Strong Ties Counselling provides numerous opportunities for students, new graduates, and seasoned therapists
Master's level Internship
This 9 month training opportunity is for students enrolled in Master’s programs that require an internship involving direct client hours, professional hours and direct supervision.This internship includes: weekly supervision, on-site training, and opportunities to run groups.
Associate Therapist
This offers clinicians opportunities to work as part of a team, further their training and expertise, be supported in the building of their own practice, and to receive ongoing supervision.
Requirements
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Master's Degree in counselling or social work
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Registration with BCACC, CCPA or BCCSW
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Current professional liability insurance
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Three years of demonstrated experience and expertise working with children or youth experiencing different clinical issues (e.g. anxiety, ADHD, anger issues, developmental challenges, self-esteem, trauma, life transitions).
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Strong ability to work with adults or families, especially in parenting issues.
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Experience in play therapy, developmental and attachment theory.
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Preference for those willing to do some evening and/or weekend work
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Preference for therapists wanting to increase their client base by 1-2 days per week.
Responsibilities
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Provide in-person sessions.
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Work with children aged 5-19 years old using play-based strategies.
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Maintain accurate note taking of all counselling sessions.
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Work alongside our client care coordinator to enhance the experience of our clients.
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Engage in professional development activities including supervision and other trainings.
What We Offer
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Working along with other therapists in the clinic
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Consultation meetings
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Opportunities for professional development
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Opportunities for on-call debriefing support with clinical supervisor
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Admin and marketing support
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Flexible schedule and competitive pay
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Access to fully furnished office including fully functional playrooms
Internship 2025-2026
Thank you for your interest to do your practicum at Strong Ties. Our next opening for one practicum student will start in early September 2025 to late June 2026. Training is expected to happen for 1-2 weeks during the summer of 2025.
Days in which the intern will need to be available are as follows:
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Wednesdays 3pm to 8pm
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Thursdays 3pm to 8pm AND/OR Fridays 3pm to 8pm
Interns are expected to see about 4 clients per day and have 1-2 hours of direct supervision per week (depending on the number of clients).
Applications will be received until February 21, 2025
Interviews will be conducted on the week of March 17th, 2025