Registered Therapist — RCT, RCT-C, Psychologist, MSW/RSW (Anxiety & Trauma Focus) — Bedford, NS
Anxiety & Trauma Clinic of Nova Scotia (ATCNS) Suite 202 – 35 Bloom Lane, Bedford, NS Hybrid: in-person Bedford + virtual across Canada (where licensure permits) Independent Contractor | Part-Time or Full-Time | Flexible Caseload
About Us
The Anxiety & Trauma Clinic of Nova Scotia is a Canadian-owned and operated private practice based in Bedford, just outside Halifax. We're a specialized anxiety and trauma clinic offering outpatient psychotherapy to clients aged 6 and up, in-person and virtually across Canada.
We hold ourselves to a high standard — clinically, ethically, and operationally. Our office is secure, soundproof, and intentionally welcoming. We currently maintain a 5/5 client satisfaction rating over the last 12 months.
We follow Canadian licensing, ethical, and privacy standards and are in good regulatory standing with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists (NSCCT).
Who We're Hiring
We're expanding our clinical team and welcome applications from regulated mental health professionals, including:
- Registered Counselling Therapists (RCT)
- Registered Counselling Therapist – Candidates (RCT-C)
- Registered Psychologists and Psychologist Candidates
- Registered Social Workers (RSW / MSW) with a clinical scope of practice
- Equivalent regulated psychotherapists in other provinces (e.g., CRPO, OPQ) for virtual work within your licensed jurisdiction
What You'll Do
- Provide individualized psychotherapy to clients aged 6 and up, with a focus on anxiety, trauma, PTSD, OCD, panic, and related presentations
- Conduct intakes, formulate cases, deliver evidence-based treatment, and document in Jane (our practice management platform)
- Maintain professional, ethical, and timely clinical records consistent with your college's standards
- Collaborate with our clinical team through optional consultation, peer support, and continuing education
- Contribute to a culture of careful, ethical, client-centred practice
Therapies We Use
Training in one or more of the following is strongly preferred:
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Exposure Therapy / ERP for OCD
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills
- Compassion-Focused Therapy
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Client-Centred Psychotherapy
Training in EMDR, ERP, CPT, or trauma-focused CBT is a strong asset. If you have a niche (perinatal anxiety, first responders, adolescents, complex/relational trauma, etc.), tell us — we'll help you build it.
What We Offer
- A full caseload, fast. Steady referral demand and an active same-day appointment stream — you will not be cold-starting your practice.
- Competitive contractor fee split with clear, written terms (no hidden deductions or surprise admin fees)
- Hybrid flexibility — work in our Bedford office and virtually from home for online appointments
- Full administrative support — Jane scheduling, billing, intake coordination, insurance/EHB direct billing, reception, and marketing are handled so you can focus on clinical work
- A modern, soundproof, professional clinic space designed for trauma work
- Clinical supervision available
- Ongoing professional development — internal training, consultation group, and CE support
- A genuinely collegial culture — small, kind, ethically serious team
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree (or higher) in Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a related regulated field
- Current registration (or eligibility for registration) with NSCCT, the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology, the NSCSW, or the equivalent regulatory college in your province
- Liability insurance in place (or willingness to obtain prior to seeing clients)
- Strong written communication skills for clinical documentation
- Comfort with virtual platforms (Jane App, secure video) and digital workflow
- Authorization to work in Canada
Preferred / Bonus
- Training and clinical experience in trauma-focused modalities (EMDR, CPT, PE, ERP, IFS, SE)
- Experience treating OCD, PTSD, panic disorder, or complex trauma
- Bilingual (English/French) or additional language fluency
- Comfort working with children, adolescents, couples, or first responders
Compensation
Independent contractor, percentage split fee structure. Specific rates discussed at interview and confirmed in your written contractor agreement. Higher splits for established clinicians with full caseloads; a clear path for newer contractors.
How to Apply
Please apply through Indeed with:
- Your CV/resume
- A short cover note (a paragraph is fine) telling us: your registration status, your clinical interests, your preferred modalities, and whether you're looking for part-time or full-time hours
You may also apply directly via our Careers page: halifaxanxietytrauma.ca/careers
We respond to every qualified applicant. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a phone or video conversation with our Clinic Director, followed by a clinical interview.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
