Insight Counselling Elgin is seeking a locally-based qualified associate to join the practice as an independent contractor who can provide counselling services to couples and individuals in person at our beautiful offices in St. Thomas, Ontario.
This person must have a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology or related field and be a member in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (Qualifying status is okay).
MSWs (registered with the college of social work in Ontario; Master’s degree is a must) may also apply but must have current experience in the practice of psychotherapy.
The ideal clinician is trauma informed and attachment-based and has an interest in and some experience working with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy. Training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT externship, Core Skills, etc.) would be a significant asset. Many of our inquiries are for couple therapy and we current have a waitlist of couples hoping to be connected with a couple therapist.
The ideal clinician:
· is warm and genuine and is committed to providing empathic and discerning therapeutic care
· is trustworthy and will provide consistent, ethical, and timely communication to clients and colleagues
· takes pride in their organization and will be committed to staying on top of note-taking, client scheduling, and other administrative duties that may be necessary
· demonstrates a desire and commitment to ongoing training and learning
· is collaborative and has a desire to be a committed and active part of the team
. is available 1-3 evenings a week and/or weekends to provide service
Insight Counselling Elgin offers free access to the Jane app for scheduling, note-taking, and online sessions and takes care of all client billing and other administration duties as needed. Insight Counselling Elgin provides all necessary intake and consent forms and updates these forms as needed.
Insight Counselling Elgin offers a competitive session-based fee split and 6 months of free advertising on Psychology Today, where possible, and assists in formulating a compelling and inviting write-up. The successful clinician will also be listed on our website. While hours are not guaranteed, this is a busy practice and new client inquiries, especially for couple therapy, are received regularly.
Insight Counselling Elgin is committed to providing skilled, compassionate, and consistent care to clients who reach out for our services. We are a growing practice with beautiful offices as well as opportunities for peer support and collaboration through optional monthly group supervision and other social events.
This is a one year contracted position with the option to renew and/or extend upon mutual agreement. It is the hope of Insight Counselling Elgin that this can lead to a long-term relationship that is beneficial for the clinician and the practice so that Insight Counselling Elgin can provide high quality and consistent care to clients in our community.
Please review Insight Counselling Elgin's website at www.insightcounsellingelgin.com to see if you feel you would be a good fit to join our practice. Please apply via email (to [email protected]) with a resume AND personal cover letter that gives an indication of your training and experience and provides a sense of who you are and why you have chosen this work. We are looking for a therapist who is passionate about making a difference in clients' lives and relationships and who can work independently but who also values open communication and being part of a team.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $91.00-$110.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you local to the area (Elgin county or London) and do you have reliable transportation that will allow you to offer regular in-person service year round at our offices in St. Thomas, Ontario?
Education:
- Master's Degree (required)
Work Location: In person
