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Mental Health & Wellness Retreat Coach / FacilitatorOverview We are seeking a compassionate, grounded, and experienced Mental Health & Wellness Retreat Coach / Facilitator to join our growing retreat team in Bragg Creek, Alberta. Vita Wellness Retreats offers private, one-on-one mental health and wellness retreats ranging from 414 days, with retreats running 37 times per month. This role is ideal for a therapist, counsellor, social worker, or mental health practitioner, mental health, practitioners, life coaches, holistic, healers, who enjoys immersive, personalized work and supporting clients through deep emotional and nervous-system-focused and trauma-informed healing. In this role, you will guide clients through our structured self-development program while also providing customized 1:1 coaching and emotional support, facilitating the daily retreat experience, and helping ensure clients feel supported, grounded, and cared for throughout their stay. Experience with holistic, somatic, or spiritual modalities is considered a strong asset. Schedule & Availability Retreat days typically run 12:00 PM 5:30 PM (first day from 2:00-5:30pm) Programs are 5 hours per day Minimum of 5 hours per retreat day, with a maximum of 5 hours per day Retreats run 37 times per month Advance notice can be provided when applicable Flexibility is offered; however, availability when retreats are booked is essential Compensation & Structure Compensation is hourly, based on experience, credentials, and scope of practice Pricing is discussed individually and aligned with qualifications and professional background Retreat facilitation includes a minimum and maximum of 5 paid hours per day Practitioners who offer additional services or modalities (e.g., somatic work, breathwork, mindfulness, energy work, coaching, or other aligned offerings) may have these added to retreats at a separate flat rate, when appropriate and agreed upon in advance Key Responsibilities Facilitate private, one-on-one mental health and wellness retreats Guide clients through our structured self-development and mindset program Provide individualized coaching and emotional support tailored to each clients needs Support nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and personal insight Assist with retreat facilitation, including: Client check-in and orientation Light hosting responsibilities during the retreat Coordinating lunch and dinner service for the client Create a safe, grounded, and supportive environment throughout the retreat Collaborate with other wellness and mental health professionals on the care team Maintain clear and accurate session notes and documentation where required Uphold professional boundaries, ethics, and confidentiality at all times Qualifications Background as a Therapist, Counsellor, Social Worker, Mental Health Practitioner, or related field Registration or eligibility to practice within your scope (where applicable) Experience supporting mental health, emotional regulation, trauma-informed care, or personal development Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to build trust and rapport quickly in a one-on-one setting Calm, grounded presence with the ability to hold space compassionately Experience with holistic, somatic, mindfulness, or spiritual modalities is an asset Commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth Additional Requirements Comfortable with electronic documentation / records Valid drivers license Ability to work independently and responsibly in a retreat setting Why Join Vita Wellness Retreats Meaningful, deep one-on-one client work Structured programs combined with personalized facilitation Supportive, values-driven retreat environment Flexible scheduling with advance planning Opportunity to expand your practice through retreat-based work Job Type: Freelance Benefits: Flexible schedule On-site parking Experience: mental health: 2 years (an asset) Work Location: In person