Frequently Asked Questions for Canadian Counsellors
Am I qualified to join as a Counsellor?
To apply, we require the following qualifications for Canadian-based therapists:
Education & Experience: You must hold an MSW, MACP, Psy.D., PhD, or equivalent degree in counselling, social work, clinical psychology, or a related mental health field. Additionally, you should have at least 3 years of experience or 2,000 hours of providing counselling services.
Therapy Orientation: You should specialize in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as your primary therapy orientation but also have additional modalities that you utilize.
Insurance: A professional malpractice liability insurance policy is required, with minimum coverage limits of $5,000,000.
Licensing & Accreditation: You must be fully accredited with a recognized Canadian body such as: BCACC (British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors) BCCSW (British Columbia College of Social Workers) CCPA (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association) CPCA (Canadian Professional Counsellors Association) CPA (Canadian Psychological Association) or other recognized associations.
No Disciplinary Actions: You should have no disciplinary actions on your record within the past 10 years.
Interns & Supervision: Unfortunately, we are not able to accept applicants who are interns or require supervision. We may explore counsellors with a RSW and only a BSW.
Can I register as a therapist from any country?
Currently, we accept applications from therapists based in the British Columbia, Canada.
Is this a part-time or full-time commitment?
This opportunity can be flexible. You can use it as your primary source of income or as a supplement to your existing job in a non-profit or in a government position. Please be advised: We do NOT accept others in private practice because it's a conflict of interest for us. Many therapists on our platform enjoy the ability to adjust their work schedule to meet personal or professional needs.
Do you offer video, voice, and text chats?
Yes! We offer live sessions with clients in the following formats:
Video Sessions
Phone Sessions
In-Person Sessions
Is this secure and confidential? Are you HIPAA compliant?
Yes, your privacy and security are a top priority for us!
All client-therapist communications are encrypted with end-to-end encryption.
We comply with HIPAA guidelines and have designed our services to meet and exceed these standards.
Personal health information is securely hosted behind a 3-tiered web application, ensuring multiple security checks and controls to protect your data.
What is the compensation? How much will I make?
Your compensation depends on the amount of time you engage with clients. On average, you’ll earn $50 to $100 per 50-mins for live sessions, worksheets, and messaging.
We look forward to having you as part of our team!
For further details or to submit your application, feel free to reach out to us at Admin@ovcs.ca.