Original job description
Couples & Individual Therapist – Registered Psychologist or Registered Clinical Social Worker (Masters or PhD)
Okotoks, Alberta
ABOUT THE ROLE
True Living Counselling & Coaching Inc. is looking for a compassionate, skilled and collaborative clinician to join our growing team in Okotoks, Alberta. This opportunity is ideal for a Registered Psychologist or Registered Clinical Social Worker who enjoys working with individuals and couples and wants to build a fulfilling counselling practice within a supportive, award-winning, established clinic.
In this role, you will provide individual and couples therapy to clients navigating a variety of concerns, including relationship challenges, anxiety, stress, life transitions, emotional regulation, trauma and personal growth. You will have the opportunity to develop meaningful therapeutic relationships, help clients create lasting change and tailor your approach to meet each client's unique needs and goals.
We value clinicians who bring strong clinical skills, warmth, authenticity and a genuine interest in helping people feel understood and supported. Whether you have an established area of specialization or are interested in continuing to grow your clinical interests, we welcome practitioners who are committed to thoughtful, ethical and client-centred care.
At True Living, you can focus on doing the clinical work you love while benefiting from the practical support, referrals and collaborative team environment that help make private practice more sustainable and rewarding.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide individual counselling to adults experiencing a range of mental health concerns, relationship difficulties and life challenges
• Provide couples therapy to partners seeking support with communication, conflict, emotional connection, trust and relationship satisfaction
• Develop collaborative treatment plans that reflect each client's or couple's goals, needs and strengths
• Apply evidence-informed therapeutic approaches appropriate to your training, experience and scope of practice
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold professional, ethical and regulatory standards
• Participate in consultation and collaboration with colleagues as appropriate
• Manage your clinical caseload and scheduling in a manner that supports quality care and a sustainable working practice
• Provide a minimum of 15 in-person client hours per week, with opportunity to increase hours
QUALIFICATIONS
• Be an amazing human
• PhD or Masters level Psychologist or Clinical Social Worker
• Registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists and/or Alberta College of Social Workers
• Professional liability insurance
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Independent, organized, detail-oriented, conscientious and able to function as an independent contractor and collaboratively within a team
• Experience working with individuals and couples
• Experience working with trauma and training that is trauma-informed
• Experience working with first responders and veterans is a strong asset
• Advanced training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy and/or EMDR (or willingness to get training) is a strong asset
• Advanced training in EFT, Gottman or other relevant modalities
WHAT WE OFFER
• Support to build a fulfilling practice that empowers you to work with the clients you're most passionate about
• Structured support to convert consults, retain clients and provide exceptional client care
• A busy clinic with referrals for you, plus a live therapist matching service and client matching form
• Marketing done for you, including social media, website, referral sources and blogs
• Full-time administrative support that will exceed your expectations
• Fully designed, furnished offices with windows
• Designated spaces for child, family, couples and individual therapy, including 2 play therapy offices
• 3 waiting areas with tea, coffee, snacks and water, designed for confidentiality with separate entry and exit
• Peer case consultations
• Support in offering new services, groups, supervision, blogging and more
• A collaborative, supportive and fun work environment with team social gatherings, sponsored community events and volunteering opportunities
• An amazing team deeply passionate about quality care with an emphasis on human connection
• Online practice management software (Jane)
• Flexible schedule: days, evenings and weekends
• In-person and virtual services (hybrid)
• Free parking for you and your clients
• A downtown Okotoks location close to great coffee shops, restaurants and shopping
• Competitive % split compensation, with increases depending on hours
HOW TO APPLY
Email your resume and cover letter to Gita@truelivingcounselling.com
In your cover letter, please tell us:
• About you and what makes you stand out as a therapist
• Why you're a good fit for our team
• Your availability and the ideal clients you're passionate about working with
Learn more: https://www.truelivingcounselling.com/career-opportunities-okotoks/
We're looking forward to connecting with you!
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide individual and couples therapy for clients dealing with relationship concerns, mental health challenges, trauma, and life transitions, and develop treatment plans tailored to their goals. Maintain clinical records and professional standards, collaborate with colleagues, and manage a sustainable caseload and schedule.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a master's or doctoral degree in psychology or clinical social work, be registered with the relevant Alberta professional college, and carry professional liability insurance. Experience with individuals and couples, trauma-informed training, and strong communication and organizational skills are required; experience with first responders or veterans and advanced training in relevant therapy modalities are assets.
Skills
- Individual Therapy
- Couples Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Treatment Planning
- Evidence-Informed Therapy
- Clinical Documentation
- Communication
- Organization
- Caseload Management
- Emotional Regulation
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Client-Centred Care
Benefits
- Administrative Support
- Peer Case Consultations
- Flexible Schedule
- Hybrid Work
- Furnished Offices
- Client Referrals
- Marketing Support
- Free Parking
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact email
Gita@truelivingcounselling.com
Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Registered Psychologist
- Clinical Social Worker
- College of Alberta Psychologists
- Alberta College of Social Workers
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Individual Counselling
- Couples Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Treatment Planning
- Evidence-Informed Therapeutic Approaches
- Clinical Documentation
- Ethical Standards
- Relationship Challenges
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Life Transitions
- Emotional Regulation
- First Responders
- Veterans
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Private Practice
- Client Matching
