[Hiring] Clinical Skills & Group Practice Instructor @Opulence Education Group

Role Description

The Clinical Skills & Group Practice Instructor facilitates interactive clinical skills training sessions for students enrolled in VCCT's distance-learning counselling programs. The role focuses on helping students develop applied counselling competencies through role-play exercises, group supervision, ethics discussions, and simulated counselling scenarios.

The instructor supports students in translating theoretical knowledge into practical counselling skills including:

• Reflective listening
• Empathy
• Emotional attunement
• Ethical decision-making
• Therapeutic communication

The role also includes facilitating group therapy simulations and preparing students for practicum placements, ensuring students are professionally prepared for real-world counselling environments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field preferred.
• Diploma in Counselling with significant professional experience may be considered.
• Active professional designation such as Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors or equivalent (e.g., CCC with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association).
• Must hold a recognized Clinical Supervisor designation or supervisor training enabling supervision of counselling students.
• Must be in good standing with their professional association.

Requirements

• Experience providing counselling or psychotherapy services.
• Experience facilitating group counselling or group therapy sessions.
• Experience mentoring or supervising students or trainees.
• Experience facilitating skills-based training for adult learners.
• Familiarity with online teaching platforms and breakout-room facilitation.

Benefits

• Remote instructional delivery through VCCT's virtual learning platform.
• Sessions conducted in an interactive online format.
• Scheduling based on program cohort requirements.
• Growth opportunity for expanded responsibilities and increased teaching hours.
• Potential to transition into a full-time instructional role as program needs grow.