Registered Psychotherapist (Couples Therapist)

Join the Willow Roots Therapy Team: Part-Time / Full-Time Registered Psychotherapist or Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

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? Willow Roots Therapy is inviting YOU to join our 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, addressing interpersonal relationships and ADHD to 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!

What We Offer You:

• Flexible scheduling.
• Competitive compensation.
• Part-time or full-time options with a minimum of 15 clients per week.
• Free parking and Wi-Fi.
• Fully furnished office spaces in a prime Sandy Hill location—restaurants, cafés, and the University of Ottawa.
• 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, 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, because balance is key.
• Optional, Monthly supervision to help you keep growing.
• A fun, passionate team that’s always ready to learn and grow together!

Key Responsibilities:

• Be able to provide individual, couple, and/or family psychotherapy.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Able to see 15 clients per week minimum.
• Be able to see clients in-person as well as remotely.
• Professional liability insurance as per the requirements of the CRPO.
• Be able to implement boundaries as needed and to provide client-centered care with empathy and compassion.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in a mental health-related field.
• Registered Psychotherapist or Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in good standing with the CRPO.
• Training in couples therapy is essential.
• Fluent in English and French
• A growth mindset—because life is all about learning, and so is therapy!

Assets:

• Registration with the CACFT (formerly CAMFT).
• ADHD training (or willingness to complete within the first year).
• Sex therapy training.
• Experience with modalities such as Family Systems, Narrative, IFS, Attachment Theory, Psychodynamic, EFT, CBT, and the Gottman Method.

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 admin@willowrootstherapy.ca with the following:

– A cover letter answering:

• 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 CV

– Attach a copy of your results from the Big 5 personality test (https://www.123test.com/personality-test/ )

How to Apply