Join the Team

What we offer:

Our Ideal Intern:

Mature candidates with at least 2 years of experience working or volunteering in mental health or related field are preferred
Willing and able to provide more than the minimum requirements for their degree to contribute to the team and help support our busy practice
Will ask for help when they need it, and are passionate about learning
Have a thorough knowledge of, and abide by, all the ethical standards and guidelines as per the CRPO/Yorkville University
Have strong verbal and written communication skills
Interest in working on blogs and posts for our website/social media pages
Comfortable with working on their practicum within a completely virtual setting
Are client-centred, and tailor their approaches to meet the needs of their clients
Candidates should have experience as a client in the therapeutic process and ideally are engaged in working on themselves within a therapeutic relationship.

Bonus if You:

Are currently in the process of attaining their Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) designation with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Have or are working towards a certification/training in a particular population/presenting issue or modality (i.e., sex therapy or DBT)
Have engaged in or have prior experience in a personal therapeutic relationship as a client
Have Previous work or volunteer experience within a mental health setting
Are a member of the BIPOC community or marginalized population

We Require:

Masters degree in Counselling Psychology/Psychotherapy/Social Work and registration with CRPO (Full or Qualifying) or OCSWSSW (RSW).
Available to work: A minimum of 5 direct client hours per day for 3 shifts per week (approximately 15 hours/week) with option for more (min 10 hours in-person in Ottawa)
Professional and ethical practice following all CRPO or OCSWSSW requirements
Maintenance of own client files and required documentation (e.g., notes) following the clinic procedures
Management of schedule and client communication
Able to commit to 1 hour per month for a team meeting
Proof of Liability Insurance as required by College

Our Ideal Associate:

Dynamic, self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently, proactively and well under pressure
Strong communication skills, ability to communicate professionally and with compassion to clients with patience when dealing with challenging clients
Confidence to share ideas and constructive criticism to help us grow
Juggling multiple projects and to-do’s simultaneously is no problem for you — you work well under pressure, meet deadlines and keep promises
Tech savvy (we are 100% online)
An appetite for innovation and simplicity who is highly process oriented
Working autonomously comes easy to you but you also love collaborating with a talented team
Considerable experience using the Microsoft Office Suite, Slack, Google Drive Suite, Gmail, Dropbox, Mac, Windows in a work environment
Knowledge of JaneApp scheduling software is an asset but not mandatory

Bonus if You:

Completed or in the process of certification for Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), Certified Sex Therapist (CST), Trauma Certification, or Certified First Responder Certification (CFRC) or similar.
Fluency in another language
Able to offer couples counselling using EFT/Gottman approach
EMDR, ART, or Somatic Reprocessing training/certification
Training in Internal Family Systems, Dialectical BehaviouralTherapy, or Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)