Psychotherapist

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• Master’s degree
• or equivalent experience
• Counselling psychology
• Clinical/medical social work

Experience

Experience an asset

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• Various locations
• Mental health institution, facility or clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Write progress reports
• Provide education to clients regarding health promotion and injury prevention, management and treatment
• Provide therapy
• Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment
• Implement treatment plans
• Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
• Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions
• Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Membership in a provincial or territorial psychological association
• Certification with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available