Counsellor/Therapist

Change Creates Change Eating Disorder Care; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A private practice dedicated to eating disorder care is seeking a Registered Psychotherapist in St. John’s, NL. The role involves providing mental health assessments, developing therapeutic plans, and collaborating with an interprofessional team to support clients with disordered eating. Flexible scheduling and consistent client referrals are offered, along with administrative support to focus on client care.

Benefits

Consistent Client Referrals

Flexible Scheduling

Weekly Clinical Rounds

Technology Support

Administrative Support

Qualifications

• Active registration with CRPO or NSCCT required.
• Professional liability insurance and vulnerable sector police check needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health assessments for clients.
• Develop and implement individualized therapeutic care plans.
• Conduct individual and family-supported counselling sessions.

Skills

Client-centered approach

Trauma-informed care

Neuro-affirming approach

Education

Masters degree in Counselling

Tools

Electronic documentation

Job description

About Us:

Change Creates Change Eating Disorder Care (CCC) is a private practice dedicated to eating disorder care, serving children, youth, adults, and their families across Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Ontario.

Our interdisciplinary team of Registered Dietitians and Registered Psychotherapists is committed to compassionate, evidence-based care that supports clients on every stage of their recovery journey.

We are currently seeking a Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO) to join our St. John’s, NL team. If you're a collaborative, client-centered professional passionate about helping individuals with disordered eating and eating disorders, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide mental health assessments for pediatric and adult clients with disordered eating and eating disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized therapeutic care plans
• Adapt psychoeducation to meet clients’ unique learning needs and cultural, religious, and age-related considerations.
• Conduct individual and family-supported counselling sessions, ensuring consistent, trauma-informed support.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record that summarizes the therapeutic care plan, including informed consent, assessment, diagnosis, plan, implementation, and progress towards goals.
• Work closely with our interprofessional care team to ensure a cohesive, client-focused approach.
• Demonstrate accountability for the proper use of clients’ protected health information.
• Collaborate with other members of the interprofessional health care team, both internal and external to Change Creates Change.
• Refer clients to higher levels of care when necessary.
• We are currently seeking a Registered Psychotherapist to join our St. John’s, NL team. If you're a collaborative, client-centered professional passionate about helping individuals with disordered eating and eating disorders, we’d love to hear from you.
• Change Creates Change Eating Disorder Care (CCC) is a private practice dedicated to eating disorder care, serving children, youth, adults, and their families across Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Ontario.
• Optional: Develop and facilitate group programs and community trainings.
• Optional: Support practicum students from various programs across Canada during placements at Change Creates Change.

What You’ll Bring:

• A weight-inclusive, trauma-informed, and neuro-affirming approach to therapeutic care.
• Masters degree in Counselling from an accredited university.
• Active registration with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) or the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists (NSCCT) - Qualifying candidates welcome!
• Professional liability insurance and a completed vulnerable sector police check.
• Comfort with electronic documentation and workplace technology.
• Ability to provide in-person services at our St. John’s office.

What We Offer:

Consistent Client Referrals

Our clinic has a strong and steady referral network, allowing you to build and maintain a robust caseload without the pressure of sourcing your own clients.

Flexible Scheduling

Choose the number of hours that align with your personal and professional goals—whether you're looking for part-time or a largercaseload, we’ll work with you to find the right fit.

Weekly Clinical Rounds

Our clinicians participate in weekly clinical rounds to review cases, share insights, and support each other’s learning—offering the opportunity to reflect and grow in a safe, professional space.Eligible for Clinical Supervision Hours!

Technology Support

• PHIA-compliant email
• PHIA-compliant electronic medical record
• PHIA-compliant fax
• Zoom access for group presentations and workshops

Administrative Support

Our dedicated administrative staff help ensure clinicians can focus on client care by managing essential operational tasks, including:

• Responding to general inquiry emails and managing phone calls and voicemails
• Processing incoming and outgoing faxes
• Handling direct billing to clients’ insurance providers
• Issuing invoices and receipts to clients
• Managing accounts receivable and collecting payments
• Assisting with marketing and advertising initiatives
• Providing bookkeeping support
• Preparing and submitting HST remittance, if applicable

How To Apply:

Apply now by sending your resume and cover letter to our team at [e-mail] by the deadline date of May 31, 2025.