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We’re Hiring: Child & Youth Counsellor (Contract Position)
Location: Kamloops, BC
Practice: Synergy Counselling Associates

 

Synergy Counselling Associates is a thriving private practice in Kamloops, BC, dedicated to providing compassionate and effective mental health support. We’re currently seeking a Child & Youth Counsellor to join our dynamic team on a contract basis, with the potential for full-time clinical hours.

 

We’re looking for an energetic, inclusive, and passionate professional who is committed to supporting children and youth across diverse ages, developmental stages, and strengths. The ideal candidate brings both training and experience in working with young clients and is eager to contribute to a collaborative and supportive environment.

 

What We Offer:
  • A beautifully furnished office space
  • A fully equipped play therapy room
  • Online booking, scheduling, and billing systems
  • Steady stream of referrals
  • A welcoming team of 10 therapists and a 2-person admin staff
Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with children and youth
  • Registration with a recognized professional governing body
  • Professional Liability Insurance
  • Clean criminal record check (including vulnerable sector)

Availability:
Candidates must be available for after-school hours and some early evenings to best serve our young clients.
To learn more about our practice, please visit www.synergycounselling.ca.

Ready to Join Us?

If this opportunity feels like the right fit, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your detailed CV to [email protected].

 

Additional Training Institutes

Dr. Judith Bertoia

Centre for Expressive Therapy
Marie-José Dhaese, Director

Center for Play Therapy
Garry Landreth, Director

Child Trauma Academy
Dr. Bruce Perry, Founder

Family Enhancement and Play Therapy Center Therapy
Rise VanFleet, Director

Grove Centre for Child and Family Therapy
Christopher Conley, Director

International Society for Sandplay Therapy

Justice Institute of British Columbia

Northwest Center for Play Therapy Studies
Dr. Daniel Sweeney, Director

Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute

 

Play Therapy Supplies

Present your membership card and receive a discount at some of these suppliers.

BC Playthings: Figurines, sand, and other play therapy supplies

Odin Books: Mental Health & Educational Resources

Sand Trays

THE HAPPY EGG Play Kits

Groove Masters Percussion

Kaboodles Toy Store

The Granville Island Toy Company

Scholar’s Choice – Sandtastik sand and more

Staples – Sandtastik sand

The Learnary

 

 

Related Associations

Association for Play Therapy, Inc.

British Columbia Art Therapy Association

British Association for Play Therapy

Canadian Association for Play Therapy

Sandplay Canada

 

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