Job Description

Children's Therapy Collective - Child Counsellor/Mental Health Therapist Position

Children's Therapy Collective is currently seeking a passionate Child Counsellor/Mental Health Therapist to join our team on a casual/contract basis with flexible hours. Ideally, this individual would start with a Saturday or Sunday shift and expand their caseload from there. Occasional daytime availability also considered an asset.

Responsibilities:

Deliver counselling/therapy interventions to children approx. ages 4-18 with social, emotional, and behavioral support needs, including complex trauma, intergenerational trauma, and addictions.

Commit to a regular "shift" to have clients booked in by Children's Therapy Collective Mental Health Team Lead.

Maintain up-to-date documentation and case notes.

Effectively communicate the Children's Therapy Collective admin team as needed.

Adhere to the CCPA code of ethics and the code of conduct dictated by their professional college.

Participate in regular clinical supervision.

Qualifications:

Training in Play Therapy and/or a Play Therapy Certification

Master's or Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Art Therapy, or a related discipline from a recognized university is preferred.

Must be registered with a licensing body.

Possess or be willing to obtain adequate professional liability insurance in Manitoba.

Proficiency in applying a trauma-informed approach to therapy/counselling.

Ability to create cultural safety for all populations and practice using an anti-racist framework and trauma-informed approach.

Must have an awareness and understanding of the Calls to Action and Jordan's Principle.

Strong interpersonal, self-management, and communication skills

Proficiency in technology and adaptable to various applications and platforms

Assets:

Experience engaging with and supporting indigenous communities and individuals.

Training and experience with treatment modalities such as: Play therapy, ACT, Theraplay, art therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, Solutions-Focused Brief Therapy, or EMDR

Experience providing mental health therapy to children and youth who have experienced trauma.

Experience providing virtual therapy.

Compensation/Benefits:

Competitive compensation as an independent contractor

Scheduling flexibility- we are seeking an individual to work Saturday or Sunday for a shift with clients, ability to expand to weekday evenings or daytime.

Caseload flexibility

About Us:

Children's Therapy Collective is a dynamic and collaborative multidisciplinary practice dedicated to providing exceptional allied health services to children, youth, and their caregivers. We are a clinician-owned and operated organization that values fair compensation, a supportive work environment, professional development, and work-life balance. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, we extend our services across Manitoba and western Ontario, with a strong mission to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of the children and families we serve.

To apply, please email your resume and a cover letter to counselling@childrenstherapycollective.com. Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We embrace and value workplace diversity and encourage self-declaration from Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, and Newcomers.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual, Freelance

Pay: $60.00-$80.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3 - 9 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Flexible schedule
Application question(s):

Are you able to work weekends weekly or bi-weekly?
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Licence/Certification:

registration with a regulatory body in Manitoba/Canada? (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-01-06