Counselling Therapist

Mindful Milestones Psychotherapy is hiring an experienced therapist to provide compassionate trauma-informed therapy. We are looking for an Independent Contractor to join our team - Psychologists, Registered Social Workers, Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychiatric Nurses, or Certified Canadian Counsellors to work full or part-time hours with a start date of September 2024.

About Us

We are a diverse, inclusive, and trauma-conscious team of therapists with a mission to improve mental health and transform mental health care in our community.

Our vision is to provide folks in Brandon, and virtually across Canadian provinces, with high-quality, safe, effective, compassionate, trauma-informed, and affirming in-person and online mental healthcare. Healing can happen within the individual and in the community - we want to decrease the stigma of mental health and increase acceptance of therapy.

Our core values of compassion, accessibility, trauma-informed care, excellence, socially conscious service, and whole-person care help us to focus on providing client-centered therapy with dignity and respect.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

Work conveniently from our clinic

Maintain clinical control and work from your approach on your terms with ease

We provide company email, Owl Practice video & scheduling, administrative support

We provide the website, marketing support, advertising, and client referrals

Opportunity to facilitate or co-facilitate online or in-person group therapy

Our Ideal Therapists

Provide compassionate and affirming care with empathy and non-judgment.

Is trauma-informed and has experience and educational background in trauma-informed care.

Support clients to understand their patterns and root causes of challenges.

Help clients feel seen, heard, believed, and encouraged.

Are affirming, open-minded, accepting, non-judgmental, culturally humble, and inclusive of all folks.

Are experienced in working with a niche population (adults or youth, children, individuals or couples, families or groups, LGBTQ+ or BIPOC)

Are keen for professional development and continuing education in online and trauma therapy.

Have excellent time management and communication skills and can work independently.

Are committed to learning and upholding high ethical and professional practice standards.

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor degree, Master’s Degree preferred

Maintain professional liability insurance or willing to acquire

Up-to-date criminal record check

1+ year clinical therapy experience post-graduation

Assets

Skilled in the treatment of complex trauma and dissociative disorders

Advanced education and training in trauma-focused and mind-body modalities (EMDR, Sensorimotor, Somatic Experiencing)

Approved provider for insurance, including NIHB or Medavie or willing to acquire

About the Position

Provide in-person and online therapy services as per the guidelines of your regulatory body

Manage client caseload and files

Schedule and reschedule client appointments

Maintain clinical competence and engage in external consultation, supervision, and continuing education

Commitment

Asking for a commitment of a minimum 10-15h per week

Compensation is in the range of $85-$110 per client hour, depending on education/registration

Looking for a long-term fit; applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is found

To ensure a good fit before submitting your application:

Instagram: @mindfulmilestonespsychotherapy

Successful candidates will be required to submit a recent police information check with vulnerable sectors search, and proof of professional liability insurance