Clinical Counsellor Open Position
We are looking for candidates for part-time candidates for a Clinical Counsellor position. We are open to all relevant languages, but specifically looking for Spanish, Farsi, Dari, and Arabic speaking candidates. We are looking for Masters Level Counsellors, Expressive Arts Therapists, and Psychologists with relevant trauma-related education, training, experience (preferably working with forced migrants and refugees), and lived experience.
CV and resumes can be sent to hr@vast-vancouver.ca

Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture (VAST) Fund Welcome to the Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture (VAST) Endowment Fund with the Vancouver Foundation: VAST is BC's largest centre for refugee and newcomer mental health, and supports individuals who arrive in BC with psychological trauma and vulnerable status. Founded on the conviction that healing is an act of resistance, for 35 years we have employed a province-leading model of trauma-informed practice in an open, non-violent space.

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Services Offered

VAST provides trauma recovery services and a Healing Community, with either group support or individual counselling. VAST wellness support services are provided at no cost, for individuals or families in need. Usually VAST will refer out to one of our partners for individuals dealing with an active addiction, or for couples therapy, or family therapy (although we may be available to work with all members of the family).

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Individual & Group Support

We provide trauma-focused psychological counselling in one-on-one and in group. Psycho-education, emotion self-regulation, and information sharing prepare clients for the refugee claim and settlement process.

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Support with Documentation

We provide documentation of evidence of psychological trauma for the refugee claim process. We work with our clients (and their lawyers) to document symptoms of psychological trauma to support their refugee claim.

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Community Building & Referrals

We provide referrals to health, housing, and settlement services. We work with our community partners in the health and social services sectors to create a network to support our clients’ basic needs.

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Building Capacity & Education

We provide training and professional development workshops on refugee mental health for health and social service providers, and students. We work on committees to advance the rights of refugees.

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VAST Support Groups

Current Campaigns & Events

As a community-based organization and registered British Columbia not-for-profit Society, VAST is dedicated to engaging and involving members of the community in the work of the organization.

#HealingIsResistence

It takes great courage, strength, and resiliency to begin the work needed to heal from trauma, both mental and physical.

#ShareYourStrength

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts

Annual Running is coming

The ScotiaBank 5K and Half Marathon will happen this year on June 23rd, 2019.

Barbecue in the Summer

VAST Annual Summer Barbecue, July 21st, 2018, 4-7 pm at the Trout Lake.

What People Say About Us

"VAST has helped me a lot to resolve emotional problems and given me guidance in many unknown things. I thank everybody for their support" Client

“Best thing Bridge clinic had ever done for him was to refer him to VAST. It has changed his life”
‍Cathy Crozier, MSW, RSW, Manager, Evergreen Addictions, Special Projects & Tobacco Treatment, Vancouver Coastal Health

"I wanted to also let you know how impressed I am with VAST. I have been working a bit with Mariana and others to assist some of my clients. It has been a wonderful experience for both me and my clients. I am very thankful for all you and your organization does. You all should be proud."
‍Anna Negrin, Partner Law Firm

"For me is like home all the staff have made feel like part of a family is a warm and kind place" Client

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