About Nada Johnson Consulting & Counselling Services

Beyond Crisis at Nada Johnson Consulting & Counselling Services (www.nadajohnson.com) is a specialized virtual private practice providing trauma-informed counselling to adolescent girls (14+), women, couples, and families impacted by sexual abuse, sexual assault, interpersonal violence, and relational trauma.

Our work is grounded in trauma-informed, client-centred, feminist, culturally responsive, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive practice. We are committed to creating safe, supportive, and empowering therapeutic spaces where clients can heal and rebuild their lives.

We are seeking compassionate and experienced Associate Trauma Therapists (MSW, RSW) to join our growing clinical team.

About the Prospect

This independent contractor position offers the flexibility of private practice while providing the support of a cooperative, specialized sexual trauma-focused team.

As an Associate Trauma Therapist, you will provide virtual counselling to clients across Ontario, Canada experiencing the impacts of sexual trauma. This role is ideal for clinicians who value meaningful therapeutic relationships, clinical excellence, and ongoing professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

- Provide virtual trauma counselling to clients across Ontario
- Conduct trauma-informed assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Support female clients recovering from sexual abuse and sexual assault
- Apply evidence-based interventions that promote safety, emotional regulation, resilience, and recovery.
- Support adolescent girls (14+), women, couples, and families navigating trauma-related challenges, including trust, communication, attachment, boundaries, and relationship repair.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold professional and ethical standards.
- Participate in clinical consultation and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

Applicants must have:

- A Master's degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychology, or equivalent.
- Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) as an RSW
- Experience providing trauma-focused trauma counselling or psychotherapy




- Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and treatment planning skills.
- Excellent communication and therapeutic relationship-building abilities.

Clinical Experience

Experience working with the following is preferred:

- Sexual abuse and sexual assault
- Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) and PTSD
- Attachment trauma
- Dissociation
- Interpersonal and relational sexual trauma
- Trauma-related anxiety and depression
- Trauma
- Identity and self-worth concerns

Experience supporting female survivors through longer-term sexual trauma recovery is considered a strong asset.

Clinical Approaches

The ideal candidate has experience using evidence-based trauma interventions, including:

- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive restructuring
- Trauma Counselling
- Emotion regulation strategies
- Trauma stabilization
- Coping skills development
- Attachment-informed therapy
- Client-centred and strengths-based practice
- Relational and feminist approaches
- Culturally responsive and inclusive care

Who You Are

You are a clinician who:

- Is passionate about supporting female survivors of sexual trauma.
- Creates safe, compassionate, and empowering therapeutic relationships.
- Practices from a trauma-informed, client-centred perspective.
- Values collaboration, integrity, and continuous learning.
- Demonstrates cultural humility and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and anti-oppressive practice.

Compensation & Benefits

This is an Independent Contractor position offering:

- 60/40 revenue split (Associate Trauma Therapists receive 60% of per hour session fees).
- Flexible scheduling.
- Fully virtual practice.
- Administrative support and client referrals.
- Clinical consultation and peer collaboration.
- Opportunities for professional development.




- The ability to build a specialized trauma-focused caseload.

Why Join Beyond Crisis at Nada Johnson Consulting & Counselling Services ?

Joining Beyond Crisis means becoming part of a practice dedicated to clinical excellence and meaningful healing.

You'll have the opportunity to:

- Provide specialized sexual trauma-focused counselling.
- Work within an established and growing private practice.
- Maintain autonomy while benefiting from a collaborative team environment.
- Expand your expertise in sexual trauma treatment.
- Receive ongoing consultation and professional support.

Our Values

We believe every client deserves compassionate, respectful, and culturally responsive care.

Our practice is committed to:

- Trauma-informed care
- Client-centred practice
- Equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Anti-racist and anti-oppressive principles
- Clinical excellence
- Collaboration
- Empowerment and healing

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including Black, racialized and other equity-deserving clinicians.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

Please submit:

- Cover Letter
- Résumé or CV

Please email your Cover Letter and Résumé or CV to [email protected].

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Successful candidates will also provide:

- Three professional references (including two who can speak to your trauma-informed clinical skills)
- A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check before beginning clinical work.

Join Our Team

If you are an experienced MSW, RSW who is passionate about helping female survivors of sexual trauma and committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care, we encourage you to apply.

Join Beyond Crisis at Nada Johnson Consulting & Counselling Services and become part of a collaborative team dedicated to helping clients move beyond crisis toward healing, resilience, and hope.

Pay: $65.00-$120.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule

Education:

- Master's Degree (required)

Experience:

- trauma counselling : 3 years (required)

Language:

- English (required)

Work Location: Remote

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