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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
November 2, 2026At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job Summary
Provides cognitive-behavioural couple therapy (CBCT) for individuals with sexual interest/arousal disorder and their partners as part of the Helping with Outcomes for Low Desire randomized clinical trial (HOLD Trial).
The trial therapist will follow a 16-session manualized intervention to provide CBCT for couples coping sexual interest/arousal disorder (SIAD). Each session is conducted online and video recorded, via UBC Zoom, over 18 weeks. The trial therapist will carry a caseload of up to 5 couples/week, depending on pace of enrollment in the HOLD Trial.
Organizational Status
The Psychology, Health, and Sexuality (Phase) Lab in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (PI: Dr. Katrina Bouchard, RPsych) aims to improve the assessment and treatment of sexual concerns for women, gender diverse people with vulvas, and their partners. The trial therapist will work under the direction and supervision of Dr. Bouchard and with the Research Coordinator(s) for the HOLD Trial. The 3-site HOLD Trial (NCT06777277) is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
Work Performed
· Conducts psychological assessment and provides CBCT services to individuals with sexual interest/arousal disorder and their partners
· Engages in case management and contributes to documentation by preparing concise session summaries in collaboration with the PI
· May supervise PhD practicum students for diagnostic assessments of SIAD
Consequence of Error/Judgement
The trial therapist will exercise professional judgment in CBCT sessions. Consequences of inappropriate judgment could include inadequate or inappropriate clinical care and professional liability.
Supervision Received
The trial therapist will complete a structured training program for couple-based sex therapy and CBCT under the supervision of Dr. Bouchard before starting with cases. They will prepare brief session notes and participate in weekly clinical supervision from Dr. Bouchard, including case discussion and review of session video recordings. All trial therapists will participate in weekly clinical supervision, regardless of registration status or level of experience, to align with research protocols for the HOLD Trial.
Supervision Given
Opportunity to supervise PhD practicum students for diagnostic assessments of SIAD.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology or a related field. Eligible for certification as a Registered Psychologist in British Columbia. Minimum of seven years of experience in clinical counselling plus experience supervising Doctoral level practicum students.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
- Clinical experience providing cognitive-behavioural therapy and sex therapy or have coursework in human sexuality or related topics and/or sex research training is preferred.
- Awareness and application of relevant laws, ethical guidelines, and the College’s Code of Conduct relevant to the practice of psychology.
- Commitment to the scientific basis of clinical psychology and the integrity of research protocol for the HOLD Trial, including adherence to the manualized CBCT intervention.
- Couple therapy graduate coursework and/or clinical experience.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to problem solve and use flexible judgment in unfamiliar situations. Excellent organizational skills and attention to details.