How to Apply to become an Affiliate Counsellor

In accordance with CARF and FSEAP policy, all Affiliate Counsellors must apply and provide documentation to confirm their education, credentials, professional registration and experience as professional counsellors experienced in delivering Employee and Family Assistance counselling.  For more information on Affiliate Provider qualifications criteria, please click here.

BC/Yukon Counsellors who believe they meet the qualifications criteria are encouraged to apply to become an Affiliate Counsellor by filling out an online affiliate application submission form here:​

You will be asked to provide the following: 
  • Current resume or CV 
  • A copy of your current registration/certificate with the regulatory body your the province(s) of practice
  • A copy of valid professional liability insurance (minimum $2M coverage per incident and $5M aggregate)
  • Proof of highest educational degree received in relevant field 
  • Two references upon request 

For question regarding your application status: 
If you have any questions about the application process, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. For all other inquiries, including application status updates, we appreciate your patience and ask that you allow 2–5 weeks for review.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.  How long will it take for my application to be reviewed?To help ensure a timely review of your application, we encourage you to submit all required documents together. Only candidates whose qualifications align with our current network needs will be contacted by the Affiliate Network Manager.

Q.  What happens next in my application?
After your application is reviewed, selected candidates will receive more information about the role and next steps. This includes reference and criminal record checks. Once completed, successful applicants will receive a letter of agreement, access to orientation materials, and be onboarded to begin receiving referrals.​

Q.  Once accepted as an affiliate, does my status expire after a certain period of time?
Once accepted, your agreement does not have a fixed expiry date. However, to remain active in the network, providers are required to maintain and submit up-to-date documentation such as professional registration and liability insurance on an annual basis. Providers who do not provide required documentation may be temporarily deactivated until all materials are received and verified.