Art Psychotherapist

Ottawa Art Therapy is seeking a compassionate, creative, and grounded clinician to join our growing team at our new NEPEAN location. The ideal candidate thrives in a supportive, collaborative environment and brings both clinical skill and creative curiosity to their work. This role blends case management, expressive modalities, and flexible therapeutic approaches to meet the diverse needs of children, youth, adults, and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide case management and therapeutic support to clients with a broad range of needs in both individual and group settings.
• Facilitate psychotherapy sessions using expressive arts approaches aligned with your training.
• Prepare materials, therapeutic directives, and session plans tailored to client goals.
• Maintain organized therapeutic materials, documentation, and clinical records in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Develop and implement innovative, evidence-informed interventions individualized to each client or group.
• Work collaboratively within an inter-professional team while also practicing independently with confidence and sound clinical judgment.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Graduate diploma or master’s degree in Art Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Psychotherapy (with creative background) or a closely related field.
• Authorized to provide psychotherapy in Ontario through one of the following regulatory colleges:

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)

College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)

College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO)

Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)

• Registration with a relevant association (e.g., CATA, OATA) is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience supporting neurodiverse clients and individuals with a history of trauma.
• Preference will be given to clinicians with specialized training or experience in:
• Family or couples therapy
• Experience in working with young children
• High-conflict divorce and custody dynamics
• Group therapy
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Guided Drawing
• Violence and abuse recovery
• Motor vehicle accident recovery (MVA)
• Anger management
• Sandtray therapy
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities.
• Capacity to work independently with sound judgment, particularly in assessing and mitigating risk.
• Commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of clients, colleagues, and the community.
• Current Police Records Check for the Vulnerable Sector and CPR certification.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Additional Details:

• Compensation will vary based on experience level and employment terms
• Contract: $50-$80/hr vs Employee: $30-$50/hr)
• Possibility of full time employment with benefits after 6 month probationary period