Sexual Violence Therapists

Sexual Violence Therapists
Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA) is a dynamic agency that focuses on providing sexual violence counselling and education services to Calgary and surrounding areas. Working at CCASA means joining a team of passionate hard-working professionals who are committed to providing a healthy society that is respectful open and inclusive. As a Sexual Violence Therapist you will be part of the Counselling team. The successful candidate will be a compassionate flexible and dedicated individual who is able to work both independently and within a multi-disciplinary team to provide specialized counselling to people who have been impacted by sexual assault/abuse.
These are full-time (35 hours/week) positions reporting to the Counselling Program Supervisor. If you have a great attitude and possess an anti-oppressive/feminist analysis of sexual violence this may be the job for you.
Why join us
Competitive Pay and Benefits (including a Health & Wellness Spending Account)
RRSP/TFSA Group Savings Plan
Generous Vacation Policy (starting at 3 weeks per year)
Gift Days (1 day per quarter)
Health and Wellness Leave (15 days per year)
Training and Development Opportunities (Professional Development funding and 5 days per year)
Dedicated time for learnings related to Anti-Racism Truth & Reconciliation and Anti-Oppression (1 day per quarter)
Regular individual and group supervision Key Responsibilities of the Sexual Violence Therapist:
Providing trauma specialized counselling to individuals ages 12 impacted by sexual violence
Providing individual counselling in a combination of in-person and/or telehealth appointments as necessary
Providing group counselling sessions as program requires
Maintaining comprehensive records
Maintaining and submitting program statistics monthly
Providing support and crisis intervention as part of back-up coverage for CCASAs Support & Information Line as well as Albertas One Line for Sexual Violence
Providing support and crisis intervention to individuals accessing the Calgary Sexual Assault Response Team (CSART) as back-up coverage
Attending staff meetings individual and group supervision and staff in-services and remaining up-to-date on current literature and counselling methods
Providing advocacy for clients including writing letters
Participating in a number of on-call shifts after hours over the course of the year as part of a rotation
Assisting in the provision of training for volunteers and students
Other appropriate duties as assigned
*Successful candidate will be required to work some evenings and occasional weekends and may be required to provide counselling to rural areas surrounding Calgary.
The successful applicant will have the following qualifications:
Masters level degree in Counselling or Social Work with Clinical focus
Must hold active registration with a relevant governing body
Experience providing counselling including maintaining a clinical caseload
Experience providing crisis intervention and conducting risk assessments
Experience working with the effects of sexual violence on individuals and communities
Possess an anti-oppressive/feminist analysis of sexual violence
Understanding of biopsychosocial causes and impacts of trauma
Strong assessment communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate and develop relationships with a wide range of people both within and outside of the organization Knowledge of Alberta College of Social Workers Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women members of Black racialized or visible minority communities Indigenous Peoples people identifying as LGBTQ2S people with disabilities and people from all faiths. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process please contact us at Starting salary is $72500 (salary will be commensurate with education and experience). As a requirement of this position successful candidates must satisfy and receive clear results for a Criminal Record Check and Child Welfare Check. Please submit your resume and cover letter at: by August 25 2025 Or mail or fax resumes with cover letters to: Counselling Program Supervisor 910 7th Avenue SW (Northland Building) Calgary AB T2P-3N8 Fax: All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada. We thank all those who apply only those actively being considered for employment will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Senior IC