Perinatal & Postpartum Therapist — Growth & Collaboration

Healing Roots Therapy; Mississauga; Hybrid; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team culture activities

Access to professional development workshops

Diverse referrals covered

Fully electronic management systems

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A leading therapy practice in Mississauga is seeking a passionate therapist experienced in perinatal and postpartum care. The role involves supporting clients navigating pregnancy and parenthood, conducting intakes, and developing treatment plans. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Counselling or Social Work, be registered with relevant professional bodies, and have at least one year of psychotherapy experience. The practice offers a supportive environment with ethical supervision and team culture, focusing on work-life balance and professional development.

Qualifications

• Masters in Counselling or related field required.
• Registered with CRPO, OSSWRSSW, CPBAO.
• Minimum 1 year of psychotherapy experience.
• Experience working with perinatal clients is mandatory.
• Access to free group supervision and fully equipped clinic.

Responsibilities

• Support 15 clients weekly or more for in-person services.
• Conduct initial intake with proposed new clients.
• Prepare personalized treatment plans.
• Meet with external or internal supervisors for ethical practice.

Skills

Experience in perinatal care

Experience in postpartum care

Psychotherapy

Client documentation skills

Education

Masters in Counselling

Masters in Social Work

Tools

Fully electronic charting system

Job description

Are you a passionate therapist with experience in perinatal and postpartum care? Healing Roots Therapy is looking for a skilled clinician to join our collaborative and culturally-informed practice in Mississauga, Ontario. In this role, you’ll support individuals and couples navigating pregnancy, birth, postpartum transitions, and parenthood with compassion, insight, and clinical excellence.

Who We Are

At Healing Roots Therapy, we believe that the strength of our team directly shapes the quality of care we provide. As an independently owned psychotherapy clinic, we are committed to offering personalized, thoughtful support to individuals, couples, and families within a space that prioritizes both connection and clinical integrity.

Our team includes over 25 trained professionals, including registered psychotherapists and social workers, who draw from a range of evidence-informed approaches to meet the unique needs of each client. We are intentional in delivering care that is both grounded in clinical knowledge and rooted in genuine, human connection.

Our clinic environment is designed with purpose. From our welcoming physical space to the way our team collaborates, we aim to create a setting where both clients and staff feel supported, respected, and able to engage meaningfully in their work. Our administrative team plays an essential role in this, helping to maintain structure, coordination, and a consistent client experience through thoughtful communication and day-to-day operations.

We are guided by values of structured care, diversity & inclusivity, growth, collaboration, transparency, support and communication . Being part of Healing Roots Therapy means contributing to a team that holds a high standard for professionalism and accountability, while also fostering a positive, structured, and supportive workplace where every role is recognized as part of the care we provide.

What We're Looking For

At Healing Roots Therapy, we are intentional in the way we support our clients. We are looking for a clinician who valuesdepth, consistency, and meaningful therapeutic work, and who takes pride in building strong, ongoing relationships with the individuals and families they support.

You bring astructured and thoughtful approachto your work, recognizing thatregular attendance and continuity are essential to effective therapy. You actively support clients in maintaining engagement in the process, understanding that this consistency allows for deeper exploration and more meaningful, lasting outcomes. Our approach is not centered on short-term or one-time support, but on providingquality care that fosters growth over time.

You are bothclinically grounded and professionally accountable, able to balance therapeutic presence with the organizational and documentation standards required for high-quality care. You take initiative when needed, manage your caseload responsibly, and approach both clinical and administrative responsibilities with consistency, attention to detail, and professionalism.

You valuecollaboration, ongoing growth, and ethical practice, and engage in supervision and team connection as part of your development as a clinician. Most importantly, you approach your work withempathy, respect, inclusivity, and a genuine commitment to supporting clients in a meaningful and impactful way.

Key Responsibilities

• Support 15 clients weekly or more for In-person services (Individuals, and/or Couples).
• Conduct an initial intake with the proposed new clients;
• Prepare and ensure accurate, thorough and timely recording of all client information and documentation, including but not limited to: session activity notes, reports, correspondence of consented third parties, legal forms and doctor’s letters, while ensuring all information is up-to- date and continually documented;
• Prepare, develop and deliver personalized treatment plans for clients;
• Coordinate service requirements on a per client basis;
• Meet with an external supervisor or Internal (group supervision 2x a month is provided) to ensure ethical practice and care for client care.

Requirements

• Masters in Counselling/Masters in Social Work or related field.
• Registered with the CRPO, OSSWRSSW, CPBAO
• At least 1 years of experience practicing the act of psychotherapy.
• Experience working with perinatal/prenatal and post-partum clients and providing couples therapy (minimum 1 year experience Required)

Availability and Work Structure

• This role requires availability 3 days a week during evenings and/or weekends to support client accessibility and continuity of care
• This is a fully in-person position, allowing for deeper connection and engagement with clients
• Our in-person model reflects our commitment to providing high-quality, relational, and consistent care within the clinic environment
• Fully equipped clinic: thorough administrative support that includes scheduling, billing, IT support.
• Fully electronic charting, scheduling, payments, and billing (from 9am-8:30pm)
• Diverse Referrals fully covered
• Access to free Group supervision
• Work get togethers: we foster a team culture grounded in growth, connection, and ongoing development. We genuinely enjoy coming together for team lunches, staff events, and celebrating each other’s milestones and successes along the way.
• Opportunity to collaborate with like-minded clinicians in a supportive and dynamic environment with team members who value work / life balance, happiness, humour, and healthy lifestyles
• Quarterly in house 2 hour lunch and learns/workshops/info sessions within the field of psychotherapy
• Competitive Compensation

How To Apply

If you’re ready to join a collaborative, growth-oriented team that values work-life balance, professional development, and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free work environment and recruitment and selection processes. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for considering a career with us; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Incomplete applications (including those without Big 5 Personality Test results,) may result in delayed follow-up.