interested in joining our clinical team?
Allura Sex Therapy Centre is Vancouver's leading trauma-informed therapy practice that exclusively focuses on sex, sexuality, and relationships. We provide a sex-positive, pleasure-focused, and trauma-informed space to heal so our clients can have the sex life they've always wanted; Our clinic is located in the heart of Downtown Vancouver and also practice virtually across BC, working with adult clients of all genders, sexual orientations, and relationship structures.
We are a team of sex-positive Registered Clinical Counsellors & Registered Social Workers who exclusively specialize in sex, sexuality, & relationships, including:
Sexual functioning issues
Relational issues and couples
Ethical non-monogamy & kink
Gender identity & sexual orientation exploration
sexual trauma work
Other sexuality issues such as sexual health, compulsive sexual behaviours, atypical sexual interests, and pretty much anything else around sex!
Trauma-informed and sex-positive care
You’d be a good fit for the clinical team if you’re:
Passionate about sex therapy, sexuality, and relationship work and committed to grow as a clinician in this niche
Looking for a stable employment opportunity with potential for growth!
Working to become an anti-racist practitioner and understand social justice as a factor in the therapy work you do
Open-minded, sex-positive, and have a growth mindset (we’re huge nerds about continuing education!)
You enjoy connection on a team (our team LOVES Slack chats!)
You want flexible hours that can cover two evenings during the week or an evening/week and a weekend (at least 6 hours on the weekend!).
You're looking for a team to be on for the long term and grow with
Looking for a lot of team support including weekly case consultation opportunities
Up for working with some really cool cases and supporting clients in an area of therapy that is in high demand!
Our Values
Collaborative
We work as a collaborative team to provide clients with the best quality care, drive the mission forward, and contribute to our vision.
CURIOSITY
We are willing to be reflective, receive feedback, understand our growth edges and communicate our strengths and growth edges openly and with curiosity; this curiosity extends to clients and remaining curious about who they are.
Pleasure-centered
Good sex is rooted in pleasure – we wholeheartedly believe that moving beyond the symptom and centring pleasure as a part of healing is crucial to fulfilling sexual experiences and well-being.
Secure connection
We understand that relationships are rooted in attachment and we are aware of how attachment influences sexual and relational issues. This goes beyond the therapy space but also how how we show up as a therapist, colleague, and human.
commitment to growth
We aim to continuously grow and improve because clients deserve our best work and we enjoy the work when we feel confident and competent! We engage in monthly learning and education as a team, learning from each other and experts in our field, and pursue ongoing advanced training in sex therapy, relationship counselling, and trauma therapy.
inclusive & anti-oppressive
Every person and part of them is welcome at Allura. We created a safe space for people of all identities, particularly folk who may not feel safe otherwise. LGBTQ+, non-monogamous, kinky, sex workers, BIPOC. Beyond that, we actively challenge injustices and aggression in the system both in and outside of the therapy space while remaining aware of and reflective on our own power & privilege.
Our team acknowledges that we are uninvited settlers on the traditional, stolen, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) and Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nations, also known as Vancouver, British Columbia. We hold gratitude and awareness of the history of the land and people to whom it belongs to, and are committed to decolonizing our practice as therapists and as humans.
Available Positions
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The Associate Counsellor position is best suited for clinical counsellors with at least two years of clinical counselling experience and either existing sex therapy training OR at least one year experience working with sex, sexuality, and relationships with some formal training.
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The AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Position is for clinical counsellors who hold active AASECT certification as sex therapists.
benefits of joining the Clinical team
Employment model including:
Commission-based model, with opportunities for increasing commission rates as you become more specialized!
Paid wellness days and paid time off
Taxes handled for you and a portion paid by Allura
Reliable and consistent caseload focused on your areas of interest and preference
Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time clinicians
Professional & Personal Development Fund
Monthly trainings and workshops, plus comprehensive 2-3 day clinic-paid trainings annually
Flexible work schedule with in-office and work from home
Collaborative team care and culture, including regular social events
Weekly consultation opportunities
Support to become certified and move into leadership positions
benefits of joining our client care team
Paid wellness days and paid time off
Taxes handled for you and a portion paid by Allura
Monthly trainings and workshops
Flexible work schedule with in-office and work from home
Collaborative team care and culture, including regular social events
Employment Application