Individual and Couple Therapist - Private Practice

Job summary

Conduct mental health assessments and intakes, provide ongoing psychotherapy to individuals and couples, and offer initial consultations to assess client fit. Maintain confidential client records and comply with agency requirements and professional standards while participating in clinical and peer supervision.

Job details

East Toronto Therapy is a private practice located on the Danforth in Toronto and virtually. At East Toronto Therapy, we value the profound impact that meaningful connections have on our overall well-being; our goal is to provide clients with a therapeutic experience that improves the connections clients have to themselves and others. We provide psychotherapy and sex therapy services to individuals and couples; our work focuses on relationship and sexual health concerns, anxiety, depression, stress management, trauma, life transitions. Accepting this associate position means joining a growing private practice that provides generalized psychotherapy and specializes in sex and relationship therapy. As an associate therapist, you play an important role on our team and reflect the importance we place on respect, kindness, relationship, vulnerability, commitment to professional growth and ethical practice as well as evidence-based and trauma-informed care. The Associate role involves providing psychotherapy to couples and individuals, actively engaging with clinical and peer supervision, maintaining confidentiality and high ethical standards in practice. Benefits include ongoing clinical supervision, referrals, office space, use of a practice management system (Jane), and the opportunity to grow into a full time caseload if desired. 10-20 hours (flexible) of direct client work per week, over 2-5 days. Application Process: Please send your resume and cover letter to sarah@easttorontotherapy.com. Applications accepted until October 30th, however interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible for suitable candidates. Two interviews will be conducted for each candidate. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted Qualifications: Master's degree and member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) Professional liability insurance Minimum 2 years of experience providing clinical counselling / psychotherapy to clients Knowledge of evidence-based clinical interventions; proficiency in EFT, CBT and/or mindfulness and trauma-informed care an asset Clinical skills in assessment, formulation, and treatment planning Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and ethical practice Experience with or interest in sex therapy and couples therapy Completion of EFT Externship (or agreement to complete EFT Externship within 6 months of beginning contract with East Toronto Therapy) Experience providing psychotherapy to couples an asset but not required Evening or weekend availability is required. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Sound judgement, sensitivity, flexibility and initiative for engaging and working with clients and colleagues from diverse backgrounds Ability to work independently and within a team Familiarity with technology and practice management software Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and client intakes Deliver continuous clinical counseling and psychotherapy for individuals and couples Conduct initial consultations as needed, to help clients determine goodness of fit Maintain patient records with a strong commitment to confidentiality Ensure compliance with agency requirements, college standards of practice and proficient data recording

What you’ll do

Conduct mental health assessments and intakes, provide ongoing psychotherapy to individuals and couples, and offer initial consultations to assess client fit. Maintain confidential client records and comply with agency requirements and professional standards while participating in clinical and peer supervision.

Requirements

Requires a master's degree, good standing with OCSWSSW or CRPO, professional liability insurance, and at least two years of clinical counselling or psychotherapy experience. Candidates need assessment and treatment-planning skills, a commitment to ethical practice and professional development, and must complete an EFT Externship before starting or within six months; evening or weekend availability is required.

Benefits

• Ongoing Clinical Supervision
• Client Referrals
• Office Space
• Practice Management System
• Opportunity to Grow into a Full-Time Caseload

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Psychotherapy
• Couples Therapy
• Sex Therapy
• Clinical Assessment
• Treatment Planning
• Clinical Formulation
• Evidence-Based Interventions
• Emotionally Focused Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Mindfulness
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Confidentiality
• Ethical Practice
• Clinical Documentation
• Communication
• Practice Management Software

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services