Independent Contractor Therapist

Healthy Minds Psychotherapy; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 124,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthy Minds Psychotherapy is seeking an Independent Contractor Therapist to join our dynamic team. You will provide psychotherapy to adults (18+) in Ontario, in-person and virtually, with autonomy in your practice and opportunities to supervise students.

Applicants should have registration with Ontario colleges; trauma training is valued. Flexible schedules and collaboration with the supervising director are offered to support professional growth and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Must be registered or in qualifying status with the relevant Ontario college.
• Experience with trauma-informed care is preferred.
• Ability to provide individual, couple, and family therapy.
• Experience collaborating with third-party funders (workplace insurance, NIHB, VAC, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy in-person and virtual to adults (18+) in Ontario.
• Address diverse clinical difficulties with sensitivity and expertise.
• Offer individual, couple, and/or family therapy.
• Provide grief/bereavement support and trauma-informed care.
• Collaborate with supervising clinical director for third-party funders as needed.

Skills

Trauma training

Autonomous registration

Supervision of students

Group consultation

5+ years of clinical experience

Education

Registered/Qualifying registration with Ontario college

Job description

Independent Contractor Therapist

Are you a dedicated and compassionate therapist with a passion for helping others? Join our dynamic team as an Independent Contractor Therapist. We are welcoming applications from individuals with ‘registered’ or ‘qualifying registration’ status with the College of Psychologists of Ontario, the College of Registered Psychotherapists, or the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide psychotherapy, both in-person and virtually, to adult clients (18+) residing within Ontario.

Address a variety of clinical difficulties and life stressors with sensitivity and expertise.

Offer individual therapy, and/or couple and/or family therapy,

Provide grief/bereavement support, and trauma-informed care from a culturally sensitive perspective.

Collaborate with the supervising clinical director to offer treatment for clients' mental health and functioning for third-party funders such as workplace insurance, NIHB, IRS, and VAC, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with trauma training and autonomous registration status with their college. Those with over 5 years of experience in the field are highly regarded. An interest in supervising students, including learning how to supervise, is encouraged. For those in qualifying status, mandatory individual and group supervision will be required. Group consultation is highly encouraged for those with more than 5 years of experience.

Why Join Us?

Autonomy: Enjoy greater control over your practice and make independent decisions about patient care and treatment plans.

Flexibility: Benefit from flexible work schedules that support a healthy work-life balance.

Personalized Care: Provide more personalized and tailored care, fostering stronger patient relationships.

Innovation: Work in an environment that embraces new technologies and innovative treatment methods.

Professional Growth: Engage in continuous learning and professional development, including opportunities to supervise students and mentor future healthcare professionals.

Financial Incentives: Receive competitive compensation packages.

Clinical Excellence: Be part of a team that adheres to the highest clinical standards and delivers evidence-based treatments, ensuring the best outcomes for clients.

Community Impact: Make a meaningful impact on your local community by addressing specific health needs and contributing to public health initiatives.