Trauma-Focused Therapist

Newmoonpsychotherapy; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

New Moon Psychotherapy, a Toronto-based practice, is seeking an experienced trauma-focused therapist. The role emphasizes evidence-based treatment for PTSD, complex trauma, and sexual trauma, with a supportive clinical team and opportunities for professional development.

The candidate will join a collaborative, anti-oppressive practice committed to client safety and meaningful recovery, with a focus on trauma-informed care and cultural responsiveness.

Qualifications

• A completed master’s degree in a relevant clinical discipline, including all practicum requirements.
• Registration in good standing with the CRPO or OCSWSSW.
• Training and demonstrated experience using EMDR, CPT, IFS, or DBR in your clinical work.
• Willingness to build a caseload of at least 15 sessions per week.
• Availability to work in the office three days per week, including at least two evenings and/or weekends).

Responsibilities

• Commit to seeing clients in-office three days per week, including at least two evening or weekend days.
• See a minimum of five clients during each in-office day.
• Offer in-person availability within the blocks: Day-time 8:30 AM–2:30 PM; Evening 3 PM–9 PM; Weekend: Flexible.

Skills

Trauma-focused therapy

EMDR exposure

CPT/DBR/IFS experience

DBT/ACT/CBT familiarity

Education

Master's degree in a relevant clinical discipline

Job description

Registered Psychotherapist | Registered Social Worker

Trauma Focused Therapist

New Moon Psychotherapy is a thriving Toronto-based group practice specializing in evidence-based treatment for PTSD, complex trauma, and sexual trauma.

Our team is authentic, thoughtful, and clinically sharp. We believe deeply in our clients’ capacity to heal. We don’t collude with avoidance or treat trauma survivors as fragile. Instead, we offer compassionate, structured care that helps clients build safety, develop agency, and move towards meaningful recovery.

We’re cultivating a community of skilled trauma therapists who understand the complex impacts of trauma and are passionate about doing focused, transformative work.

If you’re an experienced, trauma-trained therapist who wants to do meaningful work with motivated clients – and grow alongside a clinical team – we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Love About Working With Us

• A bright, welcoming office near Queen and Spadina, with access to a rooftop patio during the summer.
• A steady stream of motivated clients seeking trauma-focused therapy.
• Comprehensive administrative support, including advertising, intake, scheduling, billing, and tech, so you can focus on doing the work you love.
• Quarterly lunch & learns, clinical consultation opportunities, and an annual professional development grant.
• A thoughtful, collaborative team grounded in trauma-informed and anti-oppressive care.
• Optional opportunities to provide couples therapy, facilitate workshops, and contribute to other areas of the practice.

Commitment

We are looking for someone who can:

• Commit to seeing clients in-office three days per week, including at least two evening or weekend days.
• See a minimum of five clients during each in-office day.
• Offer in-person availability within the following office-access blocks:
  • Day-time: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Evening: 3 PM – 9 PM
  • Weekend: Flexible

You’re a great fit if you’re a mature, experienced, and grounded trauma therapist who:

• Believes, down to your core, that recovery from trauma is possible
• Wholeheartedly rejects labels such as “difficult” or “resistant” and approaches each client with curiosity, compassion, and a willingness to meet them where they are.
• Are trained in one or more trauma-focused approaches, such as EMDR through an EMDRIA-approved training program, CPT, DBR, or IFS. Training in EMDR 2.0 is an asset.
• Thoughtfully integrate other evidence-based approaches, such as DBT, ACT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, somatic approaches, or Polyvagal Theory.
• Have a strong understanding of PTSD, complex trauma, and trauma-related dissociation and feel confident providing clear, accessible psychoeducation about trauma, including sexual trauma.
• Are passionate about supporting survivors of interpersonal trauma, including childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, betrayal trauma, grooming, and intimate partner violence.
• Provide sex-positive, culturally responsive, and affirming care across identities.
• Value being part of a collaborative community of thoughtful, skilled clinicians.

Requirements

• A completed master’s degree in a relevant clinical discipline, including all practicum requirements.If you are currently completing your practicum, please apply after graduating. This is a specialized role requiring prior clinical training and experience.
• Registration in good standing with the CRPO or OCSWSSW.
• Training and demonstrated experience using EMDR, CPT, IFS, or DBR in your clinical work.
• Willingness to build a caseload of at least 15 sessions per week.
• Availability to work in the office three days per week, including at least two evenings and/or weekends). This requirement is firm and reflects current client demand.

We’re Committed to Inclusion

New Moon Psychotherapy is committed to creating an anti-oppressive and affirming environment for both our clients and our team.

We warmly welcome applications from therapists who identify as BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, disabled, neurodivergent, or as members of communities historically underrepresented in mental health care.

We deeply value lived experience. While self-disclosure is never expected or required, please know that all of who you are is welcome here.