Job Description

Are you an experienced therapist, looking to join a thriving group practice to offer in-person services? Look no further! Our growing practice needs you!

Who we are

We are a team of dedicated mental health professionals who are passionate about working with our clients to improve their mental health, relationships, and everyday lives. Our work is anchored in evidence-based approaches such as DBT, mindfulness, EMDR, EFT and family systems. We believe each client is the expert of their own experiences, and that our role is to walk alongside them while offering tools, support, and gentle challenges, to help with their journey toward self-discovery and healing.

What We Offer

We offer our therapists a warm, collegial work environment with administrative support, ongoing marketing, and an established reputation.

Our location is central in our community and provides a safe and welcoming environment for our clients. We offer competitive pay rates starting from $90-$155 per session, with the possibility of growth and a bonus. Regular referrals, flexible scheduling and attractive office spaces. A PHIPA-compliant client platform for client record keeping and scheduling, as well as client portal for measures, forms and reminders, and telepsychology platform for virtual therapy sessions.

Who You Are

You are a strong, experienced clinician who can work independently but prefers to be surrounded by a team of like-minded professionals and understands the power of working as a team.

You thrive on continuous personal and professional growth and ongoing connection with your colleagues. Your friends and family describe you as committed and humble. You have a strong sense of personal and professional ethics and find meaning in helping your clients work toward improving their wellbeing.

You are looking to further your career while having the ability to define what work-life balance looks like on your terms.

You also:

Have a Master's degree or Doctoral degree in counselling, psychotherapy, or related discipline. Are a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), registered with the CRPO or Registered Social Worker (RSW), registered with the OCSWSSW. Have at least 2 years' experience providing psychotherapy. Hold current and sufficient professional liability insurance in Ontario. Are able to work with clients from assessment to termination, formulating and implementing an agreed-upon treatment plan with defined goals.

Having these additional qualifications is a bonus!

Prior private practice experience. Bilingualism (French/ English), or other languages Experienced in conducting support groups or group therapy. Niche and specialty areas of practice - e.g., art therapy, EMDR, children and teens, couples.

Hours & Location

This position is for in-person services, and

you must be available to attend appointments at our practice location in Kemptville, ON.

We also offer virtual appointments throughout Ontario.

Work hours and schedule may vary depending on client and practice needs.

Your work hours will include some morning, afternoon and weekend shifts.

This is a full-time position, and you should be available to hold at least 15 sessions per week; there is no minimum guarantee for clients or sessions.

Expected start date:

November 15, 2025

Job Type

: Contractor Therapist, Full-time

Pay Rate

: $95.00 - $155.00 per client session depending on experience.

How to Apply

This is important as we complete a thorough screening of each application. To be considered for this contractor therapist opportunity, please send us an email, with "

I want to join the Lighthouse Team" in the subject line

, and include your resume and cover letter no later than October 31, 2025 to jobs@thelighthouse-lephare.ca.

The Lighthouse-Le Phare Counselling & Psychotherapy values the diversity of the people we hire and serve. We strive to foster a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that help to develop each person's talents. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We warmly thank all applicants for your interest, however; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95.00-$155.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 25 per week

Benefits:

Company events On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you able to commit to a minimum of 15 client sessions per week?
Education:

Master's Degree (required)
Licence/Certification:

registration with CRPO or College of Social Workers (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-09-12
Expected start date: 2025-10-01