Position available for a Trauma Therapist
Trauma Therapist
Job Description – Overview of Role
Avalon Sexual Assault Centre is seeking applicants for the position of Trauma Therapist as part of the Community Based Sexualized Violence Trauma Therapy Program. This provincial program prioritizescommunity based therapeutic services and includes delivering services in community spaces. Reporting to the Therapeutic Supervisor, the Trauma Therapist will provide individual and group therapeutic counselling services to individuals 16 years and older of all gender identities, who have experienced sexualized and gender-based violence. This position will also provide information sessions to non-offending parents and partners.
About Avalon
At Avalon, we believe that the response to sexualized violence must be community-driven and inclusive. We are deeply committed to feminist, anti-racist and anti-oppressive values, and approach our work by centering equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are a proudly unionized workplace that is dedicated to fostering a collaborative, supportive, and holistic staff environment. We are seeking a dynamic team member with a passion for delivering trauma-informed, culturally responsive, community-based support services for individuals impacted by sexualized violence.
Overview of Role
Avalon Sexual Assault Centre is seeking applicants for the position of Trauma Therapist as part of the Community Based Sexualized Violence Trauma Therapy Program. This provincial program prioritizes community based therapeutic services and includes delivering services in community spaces. Reporting to the Therapeutic Supervisor, the Trauma Therapist will provide individual and group therapeutic counselling services to individuals 16 years and older of all gender identities, who have experienced sexualized and gender-based violence. This position could also provide information sessions to non-offending parents and partners.
Key Responsibilities
Direct Counselling Related Duties
• Provide individual and culturally relevant trauma counselling sessions for clients in all stages of
our work
• Provide supportive and information-based sessions to non-offending parents and partners
• Participate in regular individual supervision and team peer consultation sessions
Administrative Duties
• Record and maintain updated formal client records in accordance with regulatory college
requirements
• Enter and maintain updated client profiles and client session statistics
• Ensure inactive client files are closed in a timely manner
• Assist with maintaining intake and waitlists as needed
Professional Liaising/Training
• Collaborate with internal and external community partners to ensure smooth referrals and
client bridging between programs
• Network and strengthen professional relationships and referrals with key external organizations
• Ensure therapy skills remain updated in accordance with regulatory College requirements
• Ensure ongoing training around culturally relevant best practices
• Provide occasional professional training and presentations when time and resources allow
Other duties as required.
Qualification Requirements
• Graduate level degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychotherapy or Psychology and registered
with associated regulatory body (NSCSW, NSCCT)
• 1+ overall years of experience in providing individual counselling, crisis support and advocacy in
the areas of sexualized and gender-based violence
• Demonstrated competency in trauma therapy through professional development, ongoing
education and/or clinical specialization framework
• Experience working with diverse and marginalized populations
• Advanced training, knowledge and skills in working with complex relational trauma and
dissociation considered an asset
• Strong knowledge of local community organizations and systems to facilitate referrals,
collaboration and networking.
Additional Competencies and Knowledge
• Ability to engage and remain present with people who are highly activated in crisis states
• Knowledge of the intersectional dimension of systemic inequalities, including but not limited to
racism, colonialism, sexism/misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, classism/poverty, ableism,
ageism, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in networking, advocating and collaborating to improve marginalized
populations’ access to services
• Proven ability to work as part of a collaborative team following relational values and practices
• Able to consult with supervisor in addressing challenging client situations and in monitoring and
addressing vicarious trauma
Working Conditions
Hours: 35 hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30 pm OR 9:00am to 5:00pm, with 1-hour unpaid lunch break).
Location: Western Zone (Kings County, Annapolis County, Digby County, Yarmouth County, Shelbourne County, Queens County, or Lunenburg County).
SEIU Local 2: Avalon is a unionized workplace. The successful candidate for this position will be a
bargaining unit member with SEIU Local 2.
Compensation: $75,000
Avalon is committed to building a diverse staff team and encourages applications from candidates from equity-deserving groups who bring important perspectives to this work. Members of equity-deserving groups face collective barriers to participating in society due to historic, social, attitudinal, and environmental marginalization based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, economic status, sexualorientation, gender identity, nationality, and other systemic challenges to equal access, opportunities, and resources. Avalon supports leadership and employment opportunities for all gender identities.
To Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Job Description – Overview of Role
Avalon Sexual Assault Centre is seeking applicants for the position of Trauma Therapist as part of the Community Based Sexualized Violence Trauma Therapy Program. This provincial program prioritizescommunity based therapeutic services and includes delivering services in community spaces. Reporting to the Therapeutic Supervisor, the Trauma Therapist will provide individual and group therapeutic counselling services to individuals 16 years and older of all gender identities, who have experienced sexualized and gender-based violence. This position will also provide information sessions to non-offending parents and partners.
About Avalon
At Avalon, we believe that the response to sexualized violence must be community-driven and inclusive. We are deeply committed to feminist, anti-racist and anti-oppressive values, and approach our work by centering equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are a proudly unionized workplace that is dedicated to fostering a collaborative, supportive, and holistic staff environment. We are seeking a dynamic team member with a passion for delivering trauma-informed, culturally responsive, community-based support services for individuals impacted by sexualized violence.
Overview of Role
Avalon Sexual Assault Centre is seeking applicants for the position of Trauma Therapist as part of the Community Based Sexualized Violence Trauma Therapy Program. This provincial program prioritizes community based therapeutic services and includes delivering services in community spaces. Reporting to the Therapeutic Supervisor, the Trauma Therapist will provide individual and group therapeutic counselling services to individuals 16 years and older of all gender identities, who have experienced sexualized and gender-based violence. This position could also provide information sessions to non-offending parents and partners.
Key Responsibilities
Direct Counselling Related Duties
• Provide individual and culturally relevant trauma counselling sessions for clients in all stages of
our work
• Provide supportive and information-based sessions to non-offending parents and partners
• Participate in regular individual supervision and team peer consultation sessions
Administrative Duties
• Record and maintain updated formal client records in accordance with regulatory college
requirements
• Enter and maintain updated client profiles and client session statistics
• Ensure inactive client files are closed in a timely manner
• Assist with maintaining intake and waitlists as needed
Professional Liaising/Training
• Collaborate with internal and external community partners to ensure smooth referrals and
client bridging between programs
• Network and strengthen professional relationships and referrals with key external organizations
• Ensure therapy skills remain updated in accordance with regulatory College requirements
• Ensure ongoing training around culturally relevant best practices
• Provide occasional professional training and presentations when time and resources allow
Other duties as required.
Qualification Requirements
• Graduate level degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychotherapy or Psychology and registered
with associated regulatory body (NSCSW, NSCCT)
• 1+ overall years of experience in providing individual counselling, crisis support and advocacy in
the areas of sexualized and gender-based violence
• Demonstrated competency in trauma therapy through professional development, ongoing
education and/or clinical specialization framework
• Experience working with diverse and marginalized populations
• Advanced training, knowledge and skills in working with complex relational trauma and
dissociation considered an asset
• Strong knowledge of local community organizations and systems to facilitate referrals,
collaboration and networking.
Additional Competencies and Knowledge
• Ability to engage and remain present with people who are highly activated in crisis states
• Knowledge of the intersectional dimension of systemic inequalities, including but not limited to
racism, colonialism, sexism/misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, classism/poverty, ableism,
ageism, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in networking, advocating and collaborating to improve marginalized
populations’ access to services
• Proven ability to work as part of a collaborative team following relational values and practices
• Able to consult with supervisor in addressing challenging client situations and in monitoring and
addressing vicarious trauma
Working Conditions
Hours: 35 hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30 pm OR 9:00am to 5:00pm, with 1-hour unpaid lunch break).
Location: Western Zone (Kings County, Annapolis County, Digby County, Yarmouth County, Shelbourne County, Queens County, or Lunenburg County).
SEIU Local 2: Avalon is a unionized workplace. The successful candidate for this position will be a
bargaining unit member with SEIU Local 2.
Compensation: $75,000
Avalon is committed to building a diverse staff team and encourages applications from candidates from equity-deserving groups who bring important perspectives to this work. Members of equity-deserving groups face collective barriers to participating in society due to historic, social, attitudinal, and environmental marginalization based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, economic status, sexualorientation, gender identity, nationality, and other systemic challenges to equal access, opportunities, and resources. Avalon supports leadership and employment opportunities for all gender identities.
To Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
