Come work as a Therapist, Eating Disorders with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Therapist, Eating Disorders to join the Eating Disorders team in Richmond, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Therapist focused in Eating Disorders you will:

• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide therapeutic treatment services for youth and adults presenting with body image concerns and/or disordered eating. Develops, implements and evaluates group therapy modules and facilitates individual and group therapy.
• Provide case management, comprehensive treatment plans, and supports discharge planning services.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and other community resources, provides consultation services and education as appropriate.
• Participate in committees and meetings, engages in on-going program planning, development and quality improvement activities, and maintains and updates own knowledge.

About the VCH Eating Disorders Program: 

The Vancouver Coastal Health Eating Disorders Program is a regional, community-based outpatient program. We have a multidisciplinary team that includes therapists, outreach counsellors, recreation therapist, dietitians, nurses, family therapist, physicians and psychiatrists.  We works with children, youth and adults at various stages of their recovery process in collaboration with their Primary Care Providers and offer a mix of individual and group programming. If you enjoy a committed and fun work environment, this team will be a great fit for you!

Education & Experience

• Masters’ degree in a Behavioural Science discipline from a recognized program.
• Two years (2) years’ recent related experience providing therapy to youth and/or adults with a focus in the treatment of disordered eating, or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s Licence. Local travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of youth and adult mental health with a focus on disordered eating including best practices and modalities of treatment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of family therapy related to eating disorders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of group therapy.
• Comprehensive knowledge of psychotherapeutic and counselling skills.
• Broad knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures relating to children, youth and their families.
• Broad knowledge of community resources, service mandates and referral guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients and their families, colleagues, physicians and other health care professionals, both one-on-one and in groups.
• Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promote communication and lead to a co-operative approach to problem solving within an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, organize work and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct mental health assessments and provide treatment planning and case coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with community partners.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, adjust to new or unexpected events, and deal effectively with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to operated related office equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to operate a computerized client care information system and work processing, spread sheet, Internet and email software.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.