Couples Therapist

OurRitual; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative mental health tech startup is looking for a passionate Relationship Expert to join their team. This role involves conducting therapeutic sessions and integrating digital tools into the practice. Ideal candidates will have a graduate degree in mental health, at least 4 years of experience with couples, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Enjoy a competitive compensation package and a flexible schedule as part of a pioneering mission to provide relationship support.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Flexible schedule

Collaboration with world-renowned therapists

Qualifications

• Certified and licensed psychologist, social worker, or counselor.
• At least 4 years of experience with couples and individuals.
• Open to using digital tools in practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 1:1 sessions to assess relationship goals.
• Review responses to questionnaires.
• Facilitate individual and couple sessions.

Skills

Effective counseling techniques

Fluency in English

Integration of digital tools

Relationship assessment

Education

Graduate degree in mental health

Job description

Are you a passionate couples therapist eager to make a difference in the world? Do you aspire to join a team on a mission to revolutionize how people experience and understand their romantic relationships? At OurRitual, we are committed to making high-quality relationship support accessible to everyone.

What sets OurRitual apart is our innovative integration of digital tools into therapy. We empower therapists to enhance their client work with original audio and video psycho-educational content, guiding users through personalized relationship journeys. We’re now seeking experienced and talented therapists to join our team of Relationship Experts, working directly with members through Zoom sessions and our cutting-edge digital tools.

As a Relationship Expert with OurRitual, you will:

• Conduct 1:1 sessions with members to assess their relationship goals and collaboratively choose the most suitable educational pathways.
• Review member responses to questionnaires and journal prompts.
• Facilitate individual and couple sessions to deepen the integration of therapeutic materials and address relationship concerns.

Qualifications:

• Certified and licensed psychologist, social worker, or counselor with a graduate degree in mental health from a recognized university.
• At least 4 years of experience working with couples and individuals on relationship-related concerns and distress.
• Open to integrating digital tools (video, audio, and text) into your practice.
• Fluent English speaker with the ability to quickly establish trust with clients.
• Able to commit to at least 12 hours weekly.
• Experience working with families/couples.
• Preferably skilled in EFT, CBT, IFS, DBT, Gottman, or Differentiation approaches.
• Committed to ongoing professional development.
• Curious, creative, and comfortable in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Intuitive and capable of improvising in tense situations.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexible schedule to work remotely from anywhere in the world.
• Opportunity to collaborate with world-renowned couple therapists Orna Guralnik and Susan Heitler, who serve on our advisory board.
• Be part of a pioneering mental health technology startup.
• Make your less popular clinic hours count—OurRitual ensures bookings during your available times.

Ready to be part of the revolution in accessible relationship support? Apply today!