Registered Psychotherapist or Social Worker (Independent Contractor) / Complex Trauma & Sexual Recovery Clinician

Must be able to work In-Person and Virtual | Hybrid

Must be willing to work with sexually compulsive behaviour and betrayal trauma, seeking addition education or continuing education, if applicable

Please do not apply if you require supervision or if your standing is RP (Q)

The Niagara Centre for Healing and Recovery is a growing psychotherapy practice dedicated to providing high-quality, depth-oriented treatment for individuals impacted by complex trauma, attachment wounds, betrayal trauma, and sexual addiction/recovery.

We are seeking a long-term, values-aligned clinician who is passionate about working with complex clinical presentations and who desires ongoing growth, consultation, and eventual opportunities in group or intensive work.

This position is ideal for a clinician who is not looking for a short-term placement, but rather a skilled home where their clinical skills, integrity, and specialization can deepen over time.

About the Work The successful candidate will provide in-person and virtual psychotherapy to adults presenting with:

- Complex developmental and relational trauma
- Betrayal trauma and attachment injuries
- Sexual addiction and compulsive sexual behaviors
- Recovery from problematic sexual behaviors and relational harm
- Nervous system dysregulation and dissociation

Our clinical approach is rooted in trauma-informed, attachment-based care, with particular emphasis on:
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Sexual addiction and betrayal trauma recovery models

What We Offer

- Bi-weekly consultation grounded in IFS or EMDR principles




- A strong culture of clinical excellence, collaboration, and consultation
- A practice brand built around ethical, high-quality psychotherapy, not volume-based care
- Opportunities to grow into group therapy, equine psychotherapy, or intensive work as the practice expands
- Administrative and referral support within a specialized niche

Training Investment (Provided by the Practice) We are deeply committed to clinician development and will financially support advanced training for the right long-term candidate, including:

- EMDR Training through Be The Change Global Wellness

AND

- Module One of IITAP’s Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) training through the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP)
- Other training reimbursements approved on a case by case basis (including but not limited to 50% of IFS Level One)

Who We’re Looking For We are seeking a clinician who:

- Is a Registered Psychotherapist in either the CRPO or OCSWSSW in good standing
- Has a strong interest in or experience with complex trauma and sexual recovery
- Values ongoing consultation, humility, and clinical growth
- Is open to working within IFS and/or EMDR frameworks
- Desires a long-term role within a growing specialty practice
- Is interested in eventually contributing to group therapy or intensives
- Practices with integrity, emotional maturity, and ethical clarity





This role is best suited for someone who genuinely wants to be in ongoing clinical conversation, not practicing in isolation.

Minimum Requirements

- Master’s degree in Counselling, Psychology, or Social Work
- Strong interest in working with Complex Trauma and Sexual Recovery
- Proven experience providing therapy to adults using evidence-based approaches (e.g., CBT, DBT, EFT, ACT)
- Minimum 2 years of psychotherapy experience in a clinical setting
- Registration with OCSWSSW or CRPO
- Professional Liability Insurance

Our Vision The Niagara Centre for Healing and Recovery is intentionally growing into a practice known for:

- Depth-oriented trauma treatment
- Excellence in sexual recovery and betrayal trauma care
- Thoughtful expansion into group therapy, equine psychotherapy, or intensives
- A culture of consultation, containment, and clinician support

We are building something sustainable, ethical, and clinically excellent—and we are looking for clinicians who want to grow with us.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your clinical interests, relevant experience, and why this role feels like a long-term fit.

Pay: $90.00-$105.00 per hour

Application question(s)

- Are you comfortable and confident working with complex and sexual recovery? If not, are you open to learning about working with complex trauma and sexual recovery?
- Did you submit your cover letter outlining your clinical interests, relevant experience, and why this role feels like a fit?
- Are you willing or able to see clients in-person?

Education:
- Master's Degree (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in St. Catharines, ON L2R 2Y8

📌 Psychotherapist or Social Worker (CRPO or OCSWSSW) (St. Catharines)
🏢 The Niagara Centre for Healing and Recovery
📍 St. Catharines