SAIP Counsellor – 2025-64-02

JOB POSTING 2025-64-02

• INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
• Montrose Trauma and Wellness Counselling
• SAIP (Sexual Abuse Intervention Program)
• SAIP Counsellor
• Wage: $41.83 per hour
• Part Time: 21.5 hours per week, Mondays, Wednesday and Thursdays (optional Fridays)
• Permanent

  SAIP Counsellor
  Join the team at Archway
  Come Help Us Help People

  Location:  Abbotsford

  On Site

Job Summary

The Counsellor works in our Sexual Abuse Intervention Program (SAIP) counselling for children/youth 4 to 18 years old who have experienced sexual abuse, assault, or exploitation. This position provides intake, assessment, individual service plans, individual and group counselling, brief and ongoing sessions, and provides clients with information about other relevant services.  The Counsellor assists clients in addressing trauma and working toward identified goals. 

Your Role:

Archway’s Counsellor with the Montrose Wellness and Trauma Counselling Program contributes by:

• Providing one-on-one counselling, in person or virtually, that may include psychoeducation, crisis support/referral, play therapy and other trauma counselling as is appropriate for the client(s).
• Gathering information about the client, conducting assessments, and identifying areas of concern.
• Developing interpretive summaries and consulting with each client to create individualized service plans.
• Working collaboratively with families and support services for clients.
• Providing opportunities for group facilitation with caregivers.

This position is a great fit for someone who is looking for a collaborative counselling environment.

Our Offer

• Wage: $41.83 per hour
• A part-time position at 21.5 hours per week, availability Mondays, Wednesday, Thursdays (optional Friday) from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. 
• Permanent

Benefits include:

• Three weeks’ pro-rated vacation.
• A great benefits plan including extended health, and dental, you choose your plan.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program that includes online access to wellness resources.
• Great in-house training opportunities, including specific professional development for counsellors.
• Regular clinical supervision and support.
• Rewarding work in a positive environment.
• Work/Life balance.

Getting an Interview–you will be considered if you have:

• Master’s degree in counselling psychology or a related field.
• Eligibility for registration with professional regulatory bodies such as the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors or the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
• Experience working with children who have experienced trauma.
• Training in play therapy and trauma counselling. .

The Job Requires you to have:

• Excellent verbal, written, and active listening skills; able to communicate effectively and respectfully with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
• Strong relationship buildings skills; able to build rapport, establish trust, and set appropriate boundaries.
• Strong documentation skills; able to produce accurate and factual case notes in a timely manner.
• Strong computer skills; able to use Microsoft Office365, and virtual meeting platforms including Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
• Ability to provide in-person service, and adherence to health and safety protocols.
• Flexible availability to work some early evenings (up to 6pm) to accommodate clients’ schedules.
• A satisfactory criminal records check is a condition of employment.