Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Perinatal Psychotherapist to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Social Worker (MSW) or a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with practice and training in somatic psychotherapy & perinatal mental health. This role involves providing therapeutic support to pregnant women, new mothers, and their families, focusing on emotional well-being during the perinatal period. This also includes clients who have experienced birth trauma, pregnancy loss and pelvic floor pain. The position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care within a multidisciplinary setting, emphasizing evidence-based practices and holistic support for families navigating the challenges of pregnancy and early motherhood.
Compensation:
- $114 per client hour
- Regular case consultations / Peer Supervision
- Opportunities for learning integrative psychotherapy approaches, including Compassionate Inquiry, Gestalt, EMDR, IFS, Somatic Experiencing/Psychotherapy Spiritual Psychotherapy, yoga therapy, breathwork, pranayama, guided imagery, mindfulness and more
- Electronic medical record software, online booking and payment processing
- Freedom to work from wherever you like
- Regular referrals, website management and marketing to expand your practice
Responsibilities:
- Client intakes and assessments
- Psychotherapy services
- Record keeping
- Ongoing continuing education
Requirements:
- Registered with OCSWSSW and holds a Master of Social Work degree OR or with CRPO Registered Psychotherapist
- Valid professional liability insurance to practice Psychotherapy in Ontario
- Minimum of 2 years of Psychotherapy practice experience
- Experience both practicing with clients and doing your own therapeutic work with somatic embodied psychotherapy
- Willingness to attend and engage with biweekly/weekly clinical consultations
Qualifications:
- A compassionate presence and ability to be with people's pain
- A capacity to navigate sitting with narratives of trauma from a compassionate and resourced stance.
- A passion and commitment for learning and continuing education
- Training in compassion based somatic psychotherapy
- Previous experience in trauma-informed psychotherapy, front-line mental health work and training in trauma treatment models, Compassionate Inquiry, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, NARM, EXAT, EMDR, IFS, and/ or somatic therapy is a strong asset
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the role.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Part-time hours: 10-20 per week
Salary: $114 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Sunday depending on your availability
Application question(s):
- Are you registers with OCSWSSW OR CRPO (must be one to apply)
- What is your somatic psychotherapy training?
- What is your availability for working with clients?
- Where do you see your yourself professionally in 3 years?
- By far, what has most helped you learn and grow in the field of psychotherapy?
- Please list any continuing education courses or training you have taken over the past 2 years.
- Please share your experience and specific training with practicing somatic techniques with clients
- Have you been in therapy yourself? Do you have your own therapeutic experiences working with a therapist?
Education:
- Master's Degree (required) Registration with OCSWSSW or CRPO Required
Experience:
- Practicing somatic based psychotherapy and have experience using these techniques on/with yourself as well. Perinatal, parenting support, women's health, perimenopause experience also needed.
Registration/Certification:
- Registration with OCSWSSW as a Registered Social Worker (Ontario) or with CRPO Registered Psychotherapist (Ontario) Required
Work Location: Anywhere you like with a nice therapeutic space and excellent internet connection
Job Type: Part-time - Full Time
Benefits:
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Are you registered with either OCSWSSW or CRPO - please don't apply if you are not
- What is your availability for working with clients?
- Do you have your own therapeutic experiences working with a therapist?
- Where do you see your yourself professionally in 3 years?
- Please list any continuing education courses or training you have taken over the past 2 years.
- Please share your experience and specific training with practicing somatic techniques with clients - (Please only apply if you have somatic therapy and women's health issues training already)
Work Location: Remote
Pay: $114.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Please see the questions in the job ad. Answer them in a message or cover letter. Is this part of the application complete?
Work Location: Remote
