Join our Team - Lawyer Counsellor

The Lawyers Assistance Program of British Columbia is hiring a Lawyer Counsellor to provide counselling to lawyers, their families and staff in the field of counselling assistance. Candidates must have practiced as a lawyer, and have experience providing counselling, with preference given to registered counsellors, psychologists or social workers. Candidates must possess empathy, excellent communication and other counselling skills, coupled with a willingness and desire to further their education and personal growth. Salary: $75,000 to $110,000 per year.

The candidate must:

• have empathy
• be a good listener
• be able to keep all clientele information confidential
• have excellent communication skills
• counselling and/or peer counselling skills with a preference to those with experience with impaired professionals
• possess a willingness and desire to learn about lawyer well-being and how to be a helpful resource; and
• be a public speaker or workshop facilitator.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES of Lawyer Counsellor:

• Report and be responsible to the Executive Director.
• Provide such assistance and support to the Executive Director as required.
• Act as the initial contact for intake.
• Be accessible to all members of the legal community (lawyers, judges, law students, legal staff) seeking assistance.
• Meet with and provide support, education, referral or counselling to members seeking assistance.
• Research and have familiarity with referral resources such as individual health care providers (physicians, counsellors, therapists, etc.) and treatment programs available to assist in the development of a resource listing that is available to members or prospective members needing evaluation, treatment or aftercare.
• Market the Lawyers Assistance Program of BC throughout the Province.
• Plan and present educational programs for the legal community, with respect to potential lawyer impairment, as well as treatment and prevention measures.
• Continue with personal and professional, education, training, and development.
• Adhere to the values and principles of the Lawyers Assistance Program of BC, including confidentiality, personal responsibility, compassion, knowledge, and being present.

To apply for the position, please email info@lapbc.com.