Clinical Counsellor

PLEA Community Services is currently seeking a Regular Full-Time Clinical Counsellor for our Clinical Counselling team, working with participants from our Asante team located in Maple Ridge, BC. The proposed start date for this position is as soon as possible. This position requires BCGEU membership.

The Clinical Counsellor provides clinical counselling after assessing clients’ social, psychological, emotional and/or behavioural issues. The employee will develop therapeutic approaches and interventions based on the individual’s specific needs.

The usual hours of work in this position are Monday to Friday based on a flextime scheduling arrangement, including days and evenings, of 35 working hours per week. Flextime scheduling arrangements allow employees to pick the start/end times of their shifts to meet client needs. Shifts must include the program's core hours of 12:00PM- 2:00PM (the daily straight-time maximum is 10 hours).

• Master's degree in counselling, counselling psychology, psychology, social work or a related field.
• One of the following designations:
  Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) designation from the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) designation from the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, or Registered Social Worker (RSW) designation from British Columbia College of Social Workers.
• One (1) year of recent related experience in providing counselling services to individuals and families.

• Living experience with FASD, which could be through your own identity and/or personal experiences related to FASD

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 4:30PM. If the position is not filled internally, it will remain open until filled.

PLEA is an accredited, charitable community services organization that has operated throughout BC for more than 40 years. We deliver community-based services and specialized supported homes to children, youth, adults and families facing significant challenges in their lives. We continually adapt our programs to suit each individual’s diverse strengths, needs and circumstances. As a result, we have a strong reputation for helping those we serve to overcome the challenges they face and lead fulfilling lives.

• Develop strong collaborative relationships with clients, families, and Family Caregivers
  * to encourage their active participation in clinical counselling services and supports.
• Identify and assess client's needs in conjunction with Family Caregivers, agency staff, professionals, and members of the care team. Assess the social, psychological, emotional and/or behavioural challenges facing clients. Identify core areas of concern to be addressed by clinical counselling.
• Develop and implement therapeutic approaches and interventions to support clients in positive, sustainable behavioural change, growth and development. Provide a variety of counselling interventions in accordance with the program’s policies and procedures.
• Participate in the planning process as part of a care team supporting the client. Provide consultation to the care team as required. Advise other professionals involved with client's care where further evaluation or more intensive treatment is required.
• Provide conflict-resolution support and strategies for clients as-needed. Respond to critical incidents, implement crisis intervention strategies, and inform the care team as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of community resources and provide appropriate referrals to clients to meet their needs.
• Provide required reports on clients’ behaviour and progress. Maintain clinical records in accordance with the program’s policies and procedures.
• Adhere to ethical principles and standards of practice in the counselling profession.
• Protect and uphold confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Demonstrated ability to promote behavioural changes through a variety of counselling approaches and interventions, including with clients who may be reluctant to engage.
• Exceptional…