Job Description

FULL TIME YOUTH PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Brown Counselling and Therapy Services is an established and growing, Orleans based practice of psychotherapists providing psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples with a wide range of presenting issues. We value a collaborative atmosphere that offers opportunities for growth. We offer the flexibility of private practice, combined with the support of a large team and regular supervision. We are a very busy practice with many referrals to fill your caseload quickly! Supervision, referrals, office space, and a yearly professional development budget is included.

Brown Counselling is currently seeking to hire a Registered Psychotherapist or RSW as an independent contractor to service the east end of Ottawa for in-person services. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate, trained, and experienced with seeing young children from ages 3-12.

The successful candidate would ideally possess:

Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology or Social Work

Ability to see clients in-person at our office in Orleans in both official languages
(asset)

Registration with the CRPO or OCSWSSW (in good standing)

Experience working with a variety of youth clients with psychological problems

Experience in providing a range of treatment approaches (play therapy, art therapy, or other modalities geared to young children would be ideal)

Excellent case conceptualization skills as well as exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Workplace insurance through the OAMHP or other reputable organization

Hours are flexible and wages are very competitive. Office space, referrals, professional development, and supervision are provided.

Please provide a resume with your application along with a cover sheet that is not longer than one typed page which answers the following four questions:

1. What drew you to Brown Counselling and Therapy Services?

2. When are you able to start working?

3. Considering that a full caseload is between 18-25 clients per week, how many clients would you ideally want to see?

4. Describe your experience working with children and youth.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $105.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule On-site parking
Education:

Master's Degree (required)
Licence/Certification:

CRPO or ocswssw licence (required)
Work Location: In person