Creative Arts Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist

Mind 2 Heart Inc.; Barrie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Creative Arts Therapist in a nurturing environment focused on mental health. This role involves providing therapy to a diverse clientele, including children and families, addressing issues such as trauma, anxiety, and grief. With ongoing support for clinical practice and a commitment to neurodiversity, you'll thrive in a collaborative setting. If you're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow professionally while helping clients navigate their mental health journeys.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in therapy.
• Registered or working towards registration in Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy in a nurturing mental health counselling centre.
• Support clients with trauma, anxiety, and emotional regulation.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Trauma-Informed Practice

Child Development Knowledge

Clinical Report Writing

Experience with Autism

Education

Degree in Art Therapy

Post-Secondary Certification in Expressive Arts Therapies

Job description

Creative Arts Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist

Mind 2 Heart Inc. Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Employment Opportunity: Creative Arts Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist

Commitment: 2-3 shifts a week evenings and weekends

Mind 2 Heart Connections is looking for a committed Creative Arts Therapist to provide therapy in our safe and nurturing mental health counselling centre. We see children, youth, families, and adults in our clinic. We specialize in neurodiversity, trauma, complex trauma/developmental, attachment, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, OCD, infertility counselling, separation, and divorce. We are neuro-affirming and offer counselling and programs for executive functioning, emotional regulation as well as creating plans for children and youth with complex trauma. We are skilled in parent planning, trauma counselling, CBT, EFT, EMDR, and creative arts therapy.

Support for clinical practice is ongoing through onsite clinical supervision, professional development opportunities, and peer conferencing.

Required Qualifications:

1. Degree, diploma, or post-secondary certification in the field of art therapy or expressive arts therapies.
2. Minimum of 2 years of direct, professional experience (in addition to experience that may be gained as a student).
3. Registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists or working towards full registration or licensed to work in Ontario with another professional body.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage difficult situations with confidentiality.
5. Familiarity with trauma-informed practice, attachment, relational psychotherapy, CBT, neurobiology, and/or experience working with children on the Autism spectrum.
6. Clinical aptitude, interest, or knowledge in the areas of child development, attachment, adoption, and intergenerational complex trauma.
7. Membership with OATA, CATA, or other professional association an asset.
8. Culturally sensitive and informed.
9. Aware of Traditional Healing and Land-based practices.
10. Experience with clinical report writing.
11. Experience working virtually.
12. Strong ability to work both independently as well as part of a team.

Starting Salary: Commensurate with training and experience. Independent contractor status $85-102 per hour.

Please email your cover letter and resume along with references to:

Laura Banks, Founder & Clinic Director, RSW, MSW

Thank you in advance for your response. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Our posting will remain open until a successful candidate is selected. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will receive acknowledgement. Please note that a criminal background check (vulnerable sector) will be conducted for this position.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Health Care Provider