Mental Health Worker jobs in Vancouver, BC

Contract Position | $90–$100 per Hour
Mood Disorders Association of British Columbia (MDABC)
A Division of Lookout Housing and Health Society
Vancouver, BC | Hybrid Opportunities Available

Join Our Clinical Team

The Mood Disorders Association of British Columbia (MDABC), a division of Lookout Housing and Health Society, is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Clinical Counsellor to join our growing team of mental health professionals.

MDABC provides evidence-informed counselling, psychiatric services, psychoeducation, peer support, and community-based mental health programming to individuals living with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use concerns, trauma, and other mental health challenges.

We are committed to providing client-centred, trauma-informed, culturally safe, anti-oppressive, and recovery-oriented care. We welcome applications from clinicians of all backgrounds and lived experiences who share our commitment to accessible, compassionate mental health care.

This flexible contract position is ideal for a clinician who is building a private practice or seeking additional part-time hours.

Role Summary

The Registered Clinical Counsellor provides both individual counselling and group counselling to adults experiencing mental health and/or substance use concerns. Counsellors may provide services from the MDABC office, virtually, or within community partner locations depending on program needs.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with clinical leadership, community partners, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counselling sessions using evidence-informed therapeutic approaches.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups for adults experiencing mental health and substance use concerns.
• Support clients in identifying strengths, building coping strategies, and achieving treatment goals.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical documentation using the organization's electronic medical record.
• Participate in case consultation, clinical supervision, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Collaborate with clinical director, social workers, peer support staff, and community agencies.
• Maintain professional standards, ethical practice, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable legislation.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Current registration and good standing with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC), Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), or another recognized professional regulatory body acceptable to MDABC.
• Experience providing individual psychotherapy and/or facilitating psychoeducational or therapeutic groups.
• Strong assessment, risk management, and clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Current Occupational First Aid Level 1 (or willingness to obtain).
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with experience or training in one or more of the following:

• Trauma-informed practice
• Somatic therapies
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Mindfulness-based interventions
• Motivational Interviewing
• Concurrent mental health and substance use treatment
• Working with diverse, Indigenous, LGBTQ2S+, newcomer, and culturally diverse communities

Experience using electronic health records (CHR/TELUS Health or similar) is considered an asset.

Knowledge and Skills

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Excellent therapeutic relationship-building skills.
• Strong clinical judgement and ethical decision-making.
• Knowledge of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, substance use, and concurrent disorders.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to facilitate engaging therapeutic groups.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive practice.

What MDABC Offers

• Competitive contract rate of $90–$100 per clinical hour, depending on experience and role.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Individual and group counselling opportunities.
• Regular clinical consultation
• Administrative scheduling support.
• Electronic health record system.
• Referrals provided through an established mental health organization.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced mental health professionals.
• Meaningful work supporting individuals on their recovery journey.
• Professional, supportive, and collaborative team culture.

Position Details

Location: Vancouver, BC, with opportunities for hybrid and community-based service delivery depending on program needs.

Hours and work locations may vary based on operational requirements.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your counselling experience, therapeutic modalities, and areas of clinical interest.

Email: Nicole.J@lookoutsociety.ca

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $90.00-$100.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC