Job Description

Since 2014,

Evans Family Counselling & Psychotherapy

(EFCP) has provided high quality counselling and psychotherapy services. Recently voted the 2023 and 2024 Hamilton Spectator Diamond/Gold Readers Choice Award for Best Marriage, Family, and Individual Counselling, EFCP provides services for a wide range of issues and concerns for individuals in the Hamilton area and beyond. EFCP is a heart-led practice that specializes in transformational therapies such as Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR with a special focus on assisting individuals with complex trauma, and individuals working in the education and healthcare sectors.

The goal of EFCP is to provide respectful, safe, and collaborative care that goes beyond the medical model's focus on symptom management. At EFCP we understand that transformation comes from addressing root causes. EFCP strives to be an inclusive space where individuals feel empowered to share their story and to connect to their innate potential. EFCP is an anti-oppressive, feminist, and culturally sensitive practice.

Working as an Independent Contractor (IC) with EFCP offers you freedom and flexibility while allowing you the stability of an established practice. You will find a supportive atmosphere where your professional passions and specialties can be nourished and encouraged. Clinician self-care is of utmost importance and EFCP values supporting clinician life-long well-being and vitality through on-going collegial relationships, professional mentorship, and mutual accountability.

This is a hybrid Independent Contractor position that will require in-person availability in west Hamilton.

What EFCP offers:

A competitive compensation split (60/40) in accordance with industry standards. A welcoming, friendly work environment that values quality over quantity, and that prioritizes personal and professional well-being and growth. Freedom, independence, and flexibility to build and maintain your own caseload, gain experience and expertise, and continue to develop your therapeutic skills. A steady referral stream. All administrative services through Jane app. Team bios and profiles on EFCP website and social media platforms. A warm therapeutic space for in-person EFCP appointments, located in the west Hamilton area. Professional marketing services. Administrative support. Ongoing support and connection through email, phone/text, and regular team check-ins. The opportunity to join and be a part of building a supportive and cohesive team of like-minded therapists that are focused on providing transformational therapy services.

The ideal candidate is/has:

Is a Registered Psychotherapist registered with the CRPO, or a Registered Social Worker registered with the OCSWSSW. Has a Masters degree in a relevant field. Has experience, training, and clinical skills in the area of trauma psychotherapy. Has a

minimum of 2 years

of post-graduate (Masters) clinical experience or equivalent. Has post-graduate training and experience in providing trauma-informed care using bottom-up approaches such as IFS, EMDR, SE, AEDP; or other modalities such as Gestalt, narrative therapy, EFT, EFFT, mindfulness or compassion-based, ACT. Has experience with and interest in working with couples. Added bonus for training and experience using couples therapeutic modalities such as IFIO, Imago, Relational Life Therapy, EFT, or Gottman Method. Has experience with and interest in working with families providing family therapy Carries adequate professional liability insurance in Ontario. Has interest and experience in providing counselling and psychotherapy for a range of issues/concerns and mental health struggles. Is available to work a minimum of

5 client hours a week

, providing services both in-person and through video/phone according to client needs. Has evening and/or weekend availability to see clients. Is a self-starter who is dedicated to staying in a group practice for a while. Has strong communication and interpersonal and relational skills. Is able to deliver virtual services to clients with comfort, and has the necessary requirements to provide virtual services. Is dedicated to personal and professional growth to deepen your knowledge and experience your own therapeutic healing. Is able to complete charting in compliance with regulatory College and PHIPA reporting standards.

Additional Strengths:

Experience with and interest in working with client populations of healthcare workers, first responders, and education workers. Experience with and interest in developing and facilitating therapeutic groups.

Applying:

Please send your resume and letter of intent that explains why you believe that you would be a good fit for EFCP to Marta Evans, RP at helloEFCP@gmail.com. Please ensure that you complete this step and DO NOT just apply through Indeed.

EFCP appreciates the effort that each candidate puts into their application and thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $84.00-$90.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 5 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule On-site parking Work from home
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Evening shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Application question(s):

Do you live in the Hamilton area or are you able to commute to west Hamilton for in-person appointment availability? Please list the trauma training that you have completed. Have you answered all questions honestly?
Education:

Master's Degree (required)
Experience:

Post graduate: 2 years (preferred) IFS: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Registration # with CRPO or other regulatory college in ON? (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hamilton, ON L8S 1G5

Expected start date: 2025-08-15