Eating Disorders Counsellor (Bachelor's Degree) - Casual Pool Job ID 2025-144693 City Vancouver Work Location Vista Department Vista (Eating Disorder) Home Worksite 11 - VC Mental Health Serv Labour Agreement Health Science Professionals Union 400 - HS Professional HSA Position Type Casual Job Status Casual FTE 0.00 Standard Hours / Week 0.01 Job Category Therapy Services Salary Grade P1 Min Hourly CAD $42.27/Hr. Max Hourly CAD $52.81/Hr. Shift Times 0745-2000 / 0745-1600 / 1100-2315 / 1500-2315 Days Off Various Position Start Date As soon as possible Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27/Hr. - CAD $52.81/Hr. Job Summary

Come work as a Eating Disorders Counsellor with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

 

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a casual Eating Disorders Counsellor with a Bachelor's Degree in a behavioural science to join the Vista Eating Disorders team. Apply today to join our team!

 

About the Vista Eating Disorders team: 

The Vancouver Coastal Health Eating Disorders Program is a regional, community-based outpatient program. We have a multidisciplinary team that includes therapists, outreach counsellors, recreation therapist, dietitians, nurses, family therapist, physicians and psychiatrists.  We works with children, youth and adults at various stages of their recovery process in collaboration with their Primary Care Providers and offer a mix of individual and group programming. If you enjoy a committed and fun work environment, this team will be a great fit for you!

 

As a Counsellor focused in Eating Disorders you will:

Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide supportive counselling services to clients with eating disorders.Identify eating disorders-related client needs, and client strengths.Implements an outcome orientated therapeutic plan in conjunction with client, family and interdisciplinary team; provides services to clients and families such as individual, family and group supportive counselling, psycho-education, and promotion of healthy coping.Establish and maintain relationships based on respect.Develop and enhance community communication/relationships, participate in team assessments of cases and meetings, maintain appropriate client records, engage in on going team planning and quality improvement activities, and maintain knowledge. Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Psychology or other relevant clinical health science related discipline from an accredited institution.Two (2) years’ recent, related experience working with individuals with an eating disorder or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.

Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.Broad knowledge of eating disorders, symptoms, and treatment.Broad knowledge of supportive counseling skills.Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources.Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.Broad knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients and their families, colleagues, physicians, and other health care staff.Demonstrated ability to determine client strengths and needs and support healthy coping both one-on-one and in groups.Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes communication and lead to a co-operative approach to problem solving within a multidisciplinary setting.Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities.Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate and coach clients both one-on-one and in groups.Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.Demonstrated ability to problem solve.Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.Demonstrated ability to provide consultation, facilitation and work direction.Demonstrated skill in CPR techniquesSkilled in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate for treatment.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail software. Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension planGrow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunitiesWellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate familiesAward-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteersAccess to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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