Who We Are

Ironwood Wellness is a new Christian counselling practice located in North Kildonan, Winnipeg. We provide a warm, welcoming, and confidential space where individuals and couples can access compassionate, professional support.

As we grow, we are expanding our services to include children and youth and are looking for a caring and experienced therapist to help establish and grow this area of our practice.

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate Child & Adolescent Therapist with a Christian approach to join our growing team. The role will primarily focus on providing therapeutic services to children and adolescents, using evidence-based approaches to support emotional well-being, resilience, coping, and personal growth.

The successful candidate will create a safe and supportive environment where young clients feel heard, respected, and understood. There is also an opportunity to work with individuals, couples, and families based on your experience and areas of interest.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and grow children, youth, and family services within a new Christian counselling practice.

Responsibilities

- Complete assessments of children and adolescents to understand their emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs.
- Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based therapeutic approaches, incorporating Christian values and perspectives when appropriate and welcomed by the client and family.
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy focused on emotional regulation, coping skills, healthy relationships, resilience, and personal growth.
- Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment that respects each client’s beliefs, values, background, and family circumstances.
- Collaborate with parents, caregivers, educators,



healthcare professionals, and other members of a client’s support network when appropriate.
- Monitor client progress, adapt therapeutic approaches as needed, and maintain timely and thorough clinical documentation.
- Stay current with research and best practices related to child and adolescent mental health and therapeutic approaches.

Requirements

- Experience providing counselling or therapeutic support to children and/or adolescents.
- Experience working with families and caregivers and an understanding of the unique needs of young clients.
- Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches relevant to children and adolescents.
- Strong understanding of child and adolescent mental health and common emotional, behavioural, and psychological concerns.
- Ability to develop individualized treatment plans, maintain thorough clinical documentation, and monitor client progress.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect meaningfully with children, adolescents, parents, and caregivers.
- Commitment to providing compassionate, client-centred, and ethical care.
- Ability to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for clients from diverse backgrounds and belief systems, while being comfortable incorporating Christian perspectives when requested by the client or family.
- Provide a Criminal Record Check & Child Abuse Registry Check




- Active involvement in a Christian church community and a genuine commitment to reflecting Christian values in personal and professional practice.

What We Offer

- Independent contractor position
- Flexible scheduling with in-person and virtual appointments
- Warm, welcoming office space in North Kildonan
- Full-time administrative support for scheduling and client communication
- Easy-to-use online practice management system with electronic note-taking and client documentation
- Direct billing to most insurance plans, helping make counselling more accessible for clients
- Biweekly invoicing
- Payment of $105 per individual session / $126 per couples session
- Opportunity to grow and shape our children, youth, and family services within a new Christian counselling practice

How to Apply Please email the following to [email protected]:

- Current résumé
- Cover letter outlining your clinical experience and approach to practice
- Proof of completed education and relevant professional certification
- Current professional registration/licence information and proof of positive standing
- A brief description of your Christian faith and involvement in a local church community
- One professional reference
- Please note: Applications submitted through Indeed will not be reviewed. Applicants must apply directly by email to be considered for the position.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Ironwood Wellness team. We appreciate the time and care taken to apply. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Pay: $105.00 per hour

Benefits

- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Winnipeg, MB R2G 1P1

📌 Child & Adolescent Therapist - Faith Based (Winnipeg)
🏢 Ironwood Wellness
📍 Winnipeg