Job description

Psychotherapists, Social Workers and/or Counsellors

*Summary: *

* Reporting to the clinical practice owner, you will be providing psychotherapy, counselling, therapeutic education, expertise & support to individuals, couples and/or families

In-Person / Office setting

* Currently looking for in-person, days, evenings (6-9pm) & Saturdays (9-5pm) for individuals, couples, and families at various ages and life stages

* We are NOT accepting Qualifying Psychotherapists or Students wanting to complete their University Practicums (currently)

*Responsibilities: *

* Provide short, medium to long-term psychotherapy & counselling services as assigned from the clinical practice owner

* Provide individuals, couples, families, children, preteens, adolescents, and young adults with psychotherapy & counselling (brief & short-term) services

* Provide therapeutic support, guidance, and knowledge to clients within the office setting (Currently IN-PERSON ONLY)

* To combine past & related working experience with specific modalities & treatments in the private practice setting with clients

* Communicate with external professionals on clients' behalf, with express consent (if and/or when required)

*Core Qualifications and Skills: *

* A Minimum of a MASTER'S DEGREE in Counselling, Psychology and/or Social Work

* Professional College Membership, updated Police Check & Valid Professional Liability Insurance

* Be able to commit to a ONE YEAR CONTRACT after completing a 90 Day Probation to maintain a seamless transition in modelling stability & reliability for clients

* Minimum of (6) years post-graduate (clinical) counselling, psychology and/or social work experience and a minimum of (4) years of in-person experience

* Experience working in a clinical team environment setting (as Moksha grows) for SUPERVISION & INDEPENDENT INTERACTION with one's clients

* Experience, knowledge & confidence to work with all ages and/or population groups such as children, adolescents, youth, adults, couples & families

* Ability to work with diverse clients presenting with a wide variety of issues & having a good knowledge of local community resources

* A thorough understanding of a PRIVATE PRACTICE while maintaining a client caseload & using therapeutic modalities to cater/assist clients

* Strong clinical assessment skills with specificity to positive individual & community adaptation and integration

* Ability to set short & long-term objectives and work from a strength-based model, in addition to other therapeutic modalities

* Ability to write a report in a clear & concise manner and to submit it within a strict timeline (if required)

* Excellent verbal, written & communication skills with good time management & organization skills

* Adherence to professional boundaries for client intervention & care

* A SELF-DIRECTED APPROACH in working independently with one's clients while seeking guidance & supervision from the clinical practice owner

* Access to a home office, high speed internet & a printer (if required)

*About Moksha Psychotherapy, Counselling & Consulting Services: *

* Moksha is a growing private practice & company for the past eight years in Mississauga, Ontario & surrounding areas

* Moksha provides psychotherapy, counselling & consulting services while providing in-person solutions that help clients to overcome, support & improve their mental health

* Clinicians follow eastern-rooted practices & western therapies such as cognitive behaviour therapy during 'talk therapy'

* With the recent life changes & stresses connected to the world-wide pandemic; mental health struggles have become increasingly challenging & complex to diagnose, support and/or address without the expertise from private clinicians and/or practitioners

* Moksha hopes to create a positive resource & support system by providing tools, techniques, awareness, compassion & knowledge for all clients who choose to seek our therapeutic services especially clients who are vulnerable

* Practitioners help clients process change & make peace with life transitions while clients heal relationships with themselves & others & create balance in their daily lives

*Moksha Psychotherapy, Counselling & Consulting Services' inclusive hiring information: *We are an equal opportunity employer & consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Types: Contracted Part-time positions. Part-time is a minimum of 3 days per week. You will start with a gradually increasing caseload of clients of your preference based on your schedule, availability & long-term commitment to Moksha's clients.

Pay is based on practitioner's experience, skills & knowledge and experience with private practice. Moksha's pay is above average in this industry.

*COVID-19 considerations* We are currently seeing clients in-person who are recommended to be fully vaccinated. We continue to support employees to fulfill legal guidelines required for this essential service. All employees are recommended to be fully vaccinated. A mask may be worn inside the building (not in the office).

Job Types: Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12-16 months

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you willing to work from 6-9pm on various weekday evenings and a minimum of 2 Saturdays (9-5pm) per month?

Education:

• Master's Degree (required)

Experience:

• Canadian & Psychotherapy-related: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 2023-02-01