Play Therapist

Thrive Therapy; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Thrive Therapy is seeking a compassionate Play Therapist to join their team and deliver child-centered therapeutic services. This role includes conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with families and professionals. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and specialized training in Play Therapy.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Continuing education allowance

Professional mentorship

Supportive work environment

Leadership development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered and in good standing with a relevant professional college.
• Experience providing play-based therapy to children.
• Legal ability to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic play-based interventions to children with emotional challenges.
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Empathy

Creativity

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counselling

Certification in Play Therapy

Job description

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Thrive Therapy is hiring a Play Therapist to join our expanding team. The Play Therapist will provide child-centered, evidence-based therapeutic services to children through play-based modalities. This role includes assessment, treatment planning, one-on-one therapy, parent support, and collaboration with other professionals. The ideal candidate is empathetic, creative, and committed to fostering emotional well-being in children.

About Thrive Therapy

Thrive Therapy is proud to be a locally owned and operated company dedicated to providing children, youth, adult, and senior healthcare services across Nova Scotia.

We believe that every person is entitled to a satisfying and meaningful life. Our mission is to support and empower our clients to achieve their goals, using an individualized and client-centred approach.

We offer services at our 2 clinic locations within the Halifax Regional Municipality, as well as in the community, in our client’s homes, workplaces, and within school-based settings.

Benefits & Compensation :

• A small company where your voice and opinion are heard.
• Highly competitive compensation.
• Flexible scheduling and time off.
• Supportive work environment; professional mentorship from experienced clinicians and managers.
• Continuing education allowance.
• Routine team meetings for CPD, caseload discussions, inter-professional collaboration, and more.
• Administrative assistance with booking, billing, emails, etc.
• Leadership development and career growth opportunities (as preferred).
• Opportunities to work with a diverse caseload (as preferred).

Requirements :

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or a related field.
• Registered and in good standing with a relevant professional college (e.g., NSCSW, NSBEP, CCPA).
• Certification or formal training in Play Therapy (e.g., through the Canadian Association for Play Therapy - CAPT or equivalent), or in the process of certification.
• Experience providing play-based therapy to children.
• Knowledge of child development, trauma-informed care, and mental health issues in children.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Current (or willing to obtain) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry Check.
• Liability insurance as required by regulatory body.
• Legal ability to work in Canada.

Responsibilities :

• Provide therapeutic play-based interventions to children (typically ages 2–12) with a variety of emotional, behavioural, and developmental challenges.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with caregivers, school personnel, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Participate in regular team meetings, case consultations, and professional development.
• Support family engagement and offer guidance to caregivers on therapeutic strategies.
• Ability to work independently and complete assessments and reports in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with the client, family, and their team.
• Above all - a passion for working with clients and families with various needs!

Job Types : Part-time, Casual, Freelance

Pay : From $115.00 per hour

• On-site parking
• Work from home
• French not required

Schedule :

• Monday to Friday

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