Registered Psychotherapist / Social Worker Independent Contractor
Top Benefits
About the role
About Us
Private Matters Psychotherapy is a thriving, trauma-informed teaching clinic located in the heart of Burlington, Ontario. We provide evidence-based therapy to teens (12+), adults, couples, and families, with a focus on anxiety, trauma, grief, burnout, relationship difficulties, and neurodivergent support.
We are a values-driven team that places professionalism, ethical practice, and personal growth at the heart of everything we do. As a teaching clinic, we are committed to developing the next generation of clinicians while supporting our team to do their best work, without the burden of administrative tasks, marketing, or running a business.
What It Means to Work in a Teaching Clinic
Each year, we welcome Master’s-level student therapists for practicum placements. As a team member, you’ll play an active role in our teaching environment. This includes:
- Allowing a student to observe your sessions (with client consent)
- Participating in monthly team supervision (provided at no cost to you)
- Offering informal support or guidance to students when appropriate
- Being open to collaborative learning and reflective practice as a team
This role is ideal for someone who values mentorship, clinical integrity, and the growth that comes from being part of a thoughtful, supportive team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual therapy, and if applicable, couples or family therapy from an attachment- and trauma-informed lens
- Utilize modalities such as ACT, CBT, and mindfulness-based therapies
- Work with a range of client concerns including: anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, grief, burnout, relationship and family issues, separation/divorce
- Adapt your approach to work with diverse populations, including teens (13+), adults, and seniors
- (If qualified) Provide clinical supervision and mentorship for Master’s-level students or early-career clinicians
Required Qualifications
- Registered and in good standing with the CRPO or OCSWSSW
- Master’s degree in counselling psychology, social work, or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year post-practicum experience
- Strong working knowledge of ACT, CBT, mindfulness-based therapies
- Optional but valued: EMDR and IFS
- Experience working with couples, families, or children is an asset
Ideal Candidate Profile
- A strong communicator and team player who enjoys collaboration and independence in equal measure
- Interested in facilitating clinical supervision or professional mentorship
- Grounded in ethical, evidence-based practice and passionate about trauma-informed care
- Comfortable with virtual and in-person therapy and managing their caseload independently
- Creative, reflective, and motivated to implement self-directed projects within their role
What We Offer
- Competitive, above-market per-session compensation
- Full administrative support (intake, billing, scheduling, client communication)
- A supportive and collaborative team culture that values autonomy and connection
- Monthly team supervision (free for team members)
- Opportunities to provide mentorship or clinical supervision as your role grows
- The ability to work in-person or virtually based on your preference and availability
- Occasional team volunteering and charity initiatives in the community
How to Apply
If you're a skilled and reflective therapist who thrives in a collaborative, values-driven environment, and you're excited by the opportunity to support and shape future therapists, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your clinical experience, therapeutic approach, and interest in working in a teaching clinic.
For more about our team and values, visit:
www.pmptherapy.com
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $65.00-$115.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 15 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Are you registered with, and in good standing with your regulatory college in Ontario?
- Do you live within driving range of our office in downtown Burlington?
Education:
- Master's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Psychotherapy (post practicum): 1 year (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burlington, ON
About Private Matters Psychotherapy
Private Matters Psychotherapy was born in 2013. Our focus is to help our clients to recover from emotional struggles, to rebuild their lives in order to move forward, and to renew how they see themselves and the world around them. All of our therapists have extensive training and an understanding of the concepts of trauma therapy.
Trauma is never a stand alone experience and is often accompanied by other mental health struggles such as anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, eating disorders and mood disorders. In essence, what we help people with is to become the author of their own life, instead of having memories, emotions, feelings or thoughts write their life story for them. What makes us different, is our focus and passion for working with trauma and PTSD. We pride ourselves in engaging in continuing education so we can better our therapeutic work.
We keep track of the latest research and development in the fields of trauma, anxiety, addiction and other mental health related work. The emphasis of our work together is to offer psychotherapy that goes beyond therapeutic support: we use evidence-based mental health treatment such as EMDR, IFS, ACT, CBT, CPT, and MBCBT to work towards neurophysiological changes in the brain. Our motto is : Move Forward.
All too often we see clients come in feeling stuck and ruminating on their past. Our sessions are therefor cantered on two main goals: developing positive and adaptable coping skills and looking at the root causes of behaviour and thinking.
Registered Psychotherapist / Social Worker Independent Contractor
Top Benefits
About the role
About Us
Private Matters Psychotherapy is a thriving, trauma-informed teaching clinic located in the heart of Burlington, Ontario. We provide evidence-based therapy to teens (12+), adults, couples, and families, with a focus on anxiety, trauma, grief, burnout, relationship difficulties, and neurodivergent support.
We are a values-driven team that places professionalism, ethical practice, and personal growth at the heart of everything we do. As a teaching clinic, we are committed to developing the next generation of clinicians while supporting our team to do their best work, without the burden of administrative tasks, marketing, or running a business.
What It Means to Work in a Teaching Clinic
Each year, we welcome Master’s-level student therapists for practicum placements. As a team member, you’ll play an active role in our teaching environment. This includes:
- Allowing a student to observe your sessions (with client consent)
- Participating in monthly team supervision (provided at no cost to you)
- Offering informal support or guidance to students when appropriate
- Being open to collaborative learning and reflective practice as a team
This role is ideal for someone who values mentorship, clinical integrity, and the growth that comes from being part of a thoughtful, supportive team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual therapy, and if applicable, couples or family therapy from an attachment- and trauma-informed lens
- Utilize modalities such as ACT, CBT, and mindfulness-based therapies
- Work with a range of client concerns including: anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, grief, burnout, relationship and family issues, separation/divorce
- Adapt your approach to work with diverse populations, including teens (13+), adults, and seniors
- (If qualified) Provide clinical supervision and mentorship for Master’s-level students or early-career clinicians
Required Qualifications
- Registered and in good standing with the CRPO or OCSWSSW
- Master’s degree in counselling psychology, social work, or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year post-practicum experience
- Strong working knowledge of ACT, CBT, mindfulness-based therapies
- Optional but valued: EMDR and IFS
- Experience working with couples, families, or children is an asset
Ideal Candidate Profile
- A strong communicator and team player who enjoys collaboration and independence in equal measure
- Interested in facilitating clinical supervision or professional mentorship
- Grounded in ethical, evidence-based practice and passionate about trauma-informed care
- Comfortable with virtual and in-person therapy and managing their caseload independently
- Creative, reflective, and motivated to implement self-directed projects within their role
What We Offer
- Competitive, above-market per-session compensation
- Full administrative support (intake, billing, scheduling, client communication)
- A supportive and collaborative team culture that values autonomy and connection
- Monthly team supervision (free for team members)
- Opportunities to provide mentorship or clinical supervision as your role grows
- The ability to work in-person or virtually based on your preference and availability
- Occasional team volunteering and charity initiatives in the community
How to Apply
If you're a skilled and reflective therapist who thrives in a collaborative, values-driven environment, and you're excited by the opportunity to support and shape future therapists, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your clinical experience, therapeutic approach, and interest in working in a teaching clinic.
For more about our team and values, visit:
www.pmptherapy.com
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $65.00-$115.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 15 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Are you registered with, and in good standing with your regulatory college in Ontario?
- Do you live within driving range of our office in downtown Burlington?
Education:
- Master's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Psychotherapy (post practicum): 1 year (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burlington, ON
About Private Matters Psychotherapy
Private Matters Psychotherapy was born in 2013. Our focus is to help our clients to recover from emotional struggles, to rebuild their lives in order to move forward, and to renew how they see themselves and the world around them. All of our therapists have extensive training and an understanding of the concepts of trauma therapy.
Trauma is never a stand alone experience and is often accompanied by other mental health struggles such as anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, eating disorders and mood disorders. In essence, what we help people with is to become the author of their own life, instead of having memories, emotions, feelings or thoughts write their life story for them. What makes us different, is our focus and passion for working with trauma and PTSD. We pride ourselves in engaging in continuing education so we can better our therapeutic work.
We keep track of the latest research and development in the fields of trauma, anxiety, addiction and other mental health related work. The emphasis of our work together is to offer psychotherapy that goes beyond therapeutic support: we use evidence-based mental health treatment such as EMDR, IFS, ACT, CBT, CPT, and MBCBT to work towards neurophysiological changes in the brain. Our motto is : Move Forward.
All too often we see clients come in feeling stuck and ruminating on their past. Our sessions are therefor cantered on two main goals: developing positive and adaptable coping skills and looking at the root causes of behaviour and thinking.