Careers
Willow Roots Therapy is growing and looking to create a team of amazing therapists to join!
We are currently seeking a Psychotherapist who is fully registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists (CRPO) or a Registered Social Worker with a license to provide the controlled act of psychotherapy. This is an independent contractor position and a great opportunity for those pursuing mental health careers in Ottawa.
About Us
At Willow Roots Therapy, we offer individual, couple and family psychotherapy services. We work with a diverse population group and a wide variety of concerns with a focus on interpersonal relationships and ADHD. We aim to create a safe and collective team environment that can share similar values and that continuously encourages and supports individual growth within this community. Willow Roots Therapy is committed to creating an inclusive, safe space that embraces diversity. We include individuals from all walks of life while catering to their unique needs and achieving holistic wellness.
What we offer:
- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive compensation
- Your choice of a part time or full time position with a minimum of 15 clients per week
- Monthly peer consultation meetings that count toward professional development hours
- A hybrid workplace setting with 1 day a week in person at our office
- An enthusiastic Clinic Manager that is focused on handling all administrative tasks, while providing the support you need
- Access to Jane, a data management software for all booking, note taking and clinical needs
- Free marketing, to promote your services, and the referrals that come with it
- The opportunity for paid monthly supervision/ consultation
- Free parking space and wifi
- A chance to grow and learn as part of a friendly team
- Free, furnished office spaces in a beautifully restored heritage building located in the quiet neighbourhood of Sandy Hill, close to restaurants, cafés, government buildings and the University of Ottawa
Requirements
- Be able to provide individual, couple, and/or family psychotherapy
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records
- Participate in supervision/consultation
- Stay current on developments and best practices in the field of psychotherapy
- Participate in monthly team meetings
- Provide your own marketing in addition to our own
- Able to see 15 clients per week minimum
- Hybrid work environment with one in-office day per week
- Provide professional liability insurance as per the requirements of the equivalent regulatory body
- Experience working with a variety of clients with psychological struggles, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, interpersonal relationship issues, and cultural family dynamics.
- Able to implement boundaries as needed and to provide client-centered care with empathy and compassion
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a mental health related field
- Fully Registered as a Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, or subsequent professional college with a licence to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy in Ontario
- Training and experience in couple and family therapy
- Modalities that pair well with our practice: Family Systems, Narrative, IFS, Attachment Theory, Psychodynamic, EFT, CBT
- At least 2 years clinical experience
Assets
- CAMFT registration
- ADHD training
- Sex therapy training
- Fluent in a second language
If you meet the qualifications and requirements, and you are aligned with what we are striving to build, we encourage you to apply for this position.
- In the body of your email, let us know why you think you would be a good fit for our group practice
- Attach your current resumé
- Attach a copy of your results from the Big 5 personality test
- We thank all applicants but will only contact those who are in consideration.