Provide therapeutic counseling to individuals with eating disorders and weight preoccupation and to their caregivers/families.
Facilitate support groups.
Promote community awareness of eating disorders.
Conduct client assessments using mental health and eating disorder standardized tools.
Provide case management.
Deliver individual and group therapy for children, youth, and adults with eating disorders and related mental health disorders.
Collaborate with medical professionals, multidisciplinary team members, and tertiary centers regarding client treatment.
Make effective referrals using knowledge of community resources.
Provide outpatient adult eating disorder services from the Wellness Centre at Comox Valley Hospital.
Work in the community setting as part of a multidisciplinary team
Requirements summary
Master's Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counselling, or other health-related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution.
Post-basic education in clinical counseling.
Knowledge of available eating disorder services and their interrelationships in community care.
Knowledge of applicable legislation such as the Mental Health Act.
Two (2) years recent related experience working with eating disorder clients.
Eligible for registration with the appropriate Health Regulatory College and/or licensing body.
Valid BC Driver's License.
Demonstrated specialized knowledge and training in current eating disorder treatment practices across the age spectrum.
Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based eating disorder intervention strategies for children, youth, families, and adults.
Ability to undertake client assessments using standardized tools.
Therapeutic skills in case management, individual and group therapy.
Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and tertiary centers.
Knowledge of physiological impact and medical risks of eating disorders.
Ability to make referrals and work with community partners.
Effective verbal and written communication.
Organizational, problem-solving, and teaching skills.
Sound judgment, observation, tact, and empathy.
Ability to provide culturally sensitive care and respect client rights, values, and preferences.
Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to operate a personal computer with Windows-based software and related equipment.
CRC required (criminal record check) due to access to children or vulnerable adults
Master's Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counselling or other health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institutionPost basic education in the area of clinical counselingcase managementpublic relationsculturally sensitive caretact and empathyteaching skillsability to operate related equipmentclient assessments using standardized toolsknowledge of physiological impact and medical risks of eating disordersindividual therapygroup therapyorganizational and problem-solving skillscommunication (verbal and written)judgment and observationindependent work with limited supervision
Job description
Close Date Jul. 5 2026 Location Comox Valley Hospital (CVH) - Courtenay, BC V9N 0B9 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time 08:30/16:30, every second Thurs 08:30-16:00 Days Off Weekend/Stats, Friday Vacancy Type Temp PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $44.85 - $56.02 Paid FTE 0.73 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 52 Planned Start Date Aug. 24 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Feb. 16 2028 Pending Return of Incumbent Yes CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Working in the community setting and as a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Eating Disorder Clinician provides therapeutic counseling to individuals living with eating disorders and weight preoccupation and their caregivers/families; facilitates support groups; and promotes community awareness.
Qualifications
Education, Training And Experience
Master's Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counselling or other health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution; and
Post basic education in the area of clinical counseling; and
Knowledge of available eating disorder services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community; and
Knowledge of applicable legislation such as the Mental Health Act; and
Two (2) years recent related experience working with eating disorder clients; and
Eligible for registration with the appropriate Health Regulatory College and/or licensing body; and
Valid BC Driver's License. An equivalent level of education, training and experience may be considered. Skills And Abilities
Demonstrated specialized knowledge and training in current practices of eating disorder treatment across the age spectrum.
Demonstrated knowledge of evidence based eating disorder intervention strategies for children, youth, families and adults.
Demonstrated ability to undertake client assessments utilizing mental health and eating disorders standardized tools.
therapeutic counseling
eating disorder treatment knowledge across the age spectrum
self awareness and social awareness in high stress situations
Demonstrated therapeutic skills in the areas of case management, individual and group therapy with children, youth and adults with various mental health disorders including eating disorders.
Demonstrated ability to connect and collaborate with medical professionals, multidisciplinary team members and tertiary centers around treatment of clients with eating disorders.
Knowledge of the physiological impact and medical risks associated with eating disorders.
Ability to make effective referrals, reflecting in-depth knowledge of community resources and strong collaborative skills in working with community partners.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Demonstrate sound organizational, problem solving and teaching skills
Demonstrate sound judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathy
Demonstrate tact and empathy
Ability to provide culturally sensitive care and services
Ability to respect client's rights, values and preferences
Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention
Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervision
Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to promote positive change and independence
Ability to prioritize and organize
Ability to physically carry out the duties of the position
Ability to demonstrate self awareness, social awareness and empathy in high stress situations
Ability to operate a personal computer with a variety of windows based software
Ability to foster good public relations
Ability to operate related equipment Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD5022.pdf Additional information for applicants This position is with outpatient adult eating disorder services and is based out of the Wellness Centre at Comox Valley Hospital. Additional Clauses Requisition CA Health Science Professionals Affiliation/Union BCGEU
In British Columbia, eating disorder clinician roles are typically tied to community mental health, outpatient, and interdisciplinary care settings where coordination with other services matters. Competition often centers on candidates with a master’s degree, post-basic clinical counselling education, and familiarity with local eating disorder services and related community supports. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then tailor your application to show direct experience with collaborative care and relevant service pathways.
