Child and Youth Therapist

Job summary

Provide individual and family psychotherapy to children and adolescents through on-site services in Courtice. The role is part-time and requires availability for two evenings per week.

Job details

Time to Grow Psychotherapy is a mental health practice that provides psychotherapy services with a focus on supporting the emotional well-being of children, youth, and families. Role Description The Child and Youth Therapist will provide individual and family psychotherapy to children and adolescents, delivering on-site services at our Courtice, ON as an independent contractor in a part-time capacity. Requirmenet of offering 2 evenings a week. Qualifications Professional training in psychotherapy with a focus on child and youth mental health. Current registration in good standing with CRPO. Experience providing individual and family therapy to children and adolescents, including assessment, treatment planning, and risk management. Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches (e.g., CBT, DBT, play therapy, trauma-informed care) and the ability to apply them in developmentally appropriate ways. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport with young clients and collaborate effectively with caregivers and other professionals. Solid organizational and documentation skills, with proficiency in maintaining clinical records and using practice management or electronic charting systems. Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and to creating a safe, affirming environment for clients of all backgrounds. Availability to work part-time on-site in Courtice, ON

What you’ll do

Provide individual and family psychotherapy to children and adolescents through on-site services in Courtice. The role is part-time and requires availability for two evenings per week.

Requirements

Requires professional psychotherapy training focused on child and youth mental health and current registration in good standing with the CRPO. Candidates should have experience with child and adolescent therapy, assessment, treatment planning, and risk management, along with knowledge of evidence-based approaches, strong communication and documentation skills, and a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Listed skills

• assessment · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Child and Youth Psychotherapy
• Individual Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Assessment
• Treatment Planning
• Risk Management
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy
• Play Therapy
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Developmentally Appropriate Practice
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Caregiver Collaboration
• Clinical Documentation
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services