Willow Roots Therapy
Join the Willow Roots Therapy Team!
Looking for a Couples Therapist to work Part-Time or Full-Time with a hybrid model, in Ottawa.
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Psychotherapist – or Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)- who’s looking to make a real difference and join a supportive team? This independent contractor position offers flexibility, growth, and the chance to create positive change in the lives of our diverse and wonderful clients.
At Willow Roots Therapy we offer individual, couples, and family psychotherapy services, focused on interpersonal relationships, trauma and ADHD, as well as a range of other concerns. We believe in creating a collaborative and growth-oriented environment where everyone can thrive-not just our clients, but you too!
Requirements:
- A Master’s degree in a mental health-related field (e.g. Marriage/ Couples and Family Therapy, Counselling Psychology, Social Work).
- Registered or Qualifying and in good standing with the CRPO or OCSWSSW.
- Training in couples therapy (e.g. EFT, Gottman Method, Family Systems) OR willingness to start training within the first year of working with us is essential .
- Professional liability insurance and vulnerable sector police check.
- Ability to work a hybrid model (from home for virtual services and from our offices in Sandy Hill for in-person services).
Expectations:
- Be able to provide individual, couple, and/or family psychotherapy.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records.
- A minimum of 15 direct client hours per week.
- Available to work some evenings.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Be able to implement boundaries as needed and to provide client-centered care with empathy and compassion.
- Able to work independently, as well as with a team
What We Offer:
- Compensation: Competitive split-fee structure based on the client’s hourly rate.
- Part-time or full-time options.
- Fully furnished office spaces with free Wi-Fi in a prime Sandy Hill location in Ottawa with a shared kitchen and waiting area.
- An enthusiastic Clinic Manager who’s there to handle the admin stuff so you can focus on your clients.
- JaneApp access, a user-friendly software for managing bookings, video sessions, notes, and everything else you need.
- Marketing support to help build your client base.
- Monthly peer consultation meetings to count toward your professional development hours-learning from others is always a win.
- Being able to work remotely and in-office.
- Optional, Monthly supervision to help you keep growing.
- A fun, passionate team that’s always ready to learn and grow together!
- Financial reimbursement incentives for professional development (such as courses, certificates etc.) for full-time therapists.
- Possibility of free parking.
Assets:
- Registration with the CACFT (formerly CAMFT)
- ADHD training (or willingness to complete)
- Sex therapy training (or willingness to complete)
- Experience with modalities such as Family Systems, Narrative, IFS, Attachment Theory, Psychodynamic, EFT, CBT, the Gottman Method and EMDR.
- Fluent in a second language
Client Rate: $160-$180/ 50 minute session depending on Registration status
If you meet the qualifications and requirements, and you are aligned with what we are striving to build, we encourage you to apply for this position.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please email your application directly to with the following:
. A Cover Letter responding to the following
- Your experience and training in couples therapy.
- How many therapy hours you’re hoping to provide each week.
- Your availability Monday-Saturday (including evenings, if applicable).
- When you’d be able to start.
- What attracted you to Willow Roots Therapy.
. A current Resume
We thank all applicants but will only contact those who are in consideration.
For more information about our practice you can visit .
Willow Roots Therapy values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel welcome and supported.