Thrive Therapy is hiring a Child Counsellor or Play Therapist to join our expanding team.

The Child Counsellor or Play Therapist will provide child-centered, evidence-based therapeutic services to children through play-based modalities. This role includes assessment, treatment planning, one-on-one therapy, parent support, and collaboration with other professionals. The ideal candidate is empathetic, creative, and committed to fostering emotional well-being in children.

About Thrive Therapy

Thrive Therapy is proud to be a locally owned and operated company dedicated to providing children, youth, adult, and senior healthcare services across Nova Scotia.

We believe that every person is entitled to a satisfying and meaningful life. Our mission is to support and empower our clients to achieve their goals, using an individualized and client-centred approach.

Benefits & Compensation:

- A small company where your voice and opinion are heard.
- Highly competitive compensation.
- Flexible scheduling and time off.
- Supportive work environment; professional mentorship from experienced clinicians and managers.
- Continuing education reimbursement.
- Routine team meetings for CPD, caseload discussions, inter-professional collaboration, and more.
- Administrative assistance with booking, billing, emails, etc.
- Leadership development and career growth opportunities (as preferred).
- Opportunities to work with a diverse caseload (as preferred).

Requirements:

- Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or a related field.
- Registered and in positive standing with a relevant professional college (e.g., NSCCT, NSCSW, NSBEP, CCPA).




- Certification or formal training in Play Therapy is an asset (e.g., through the Canadian Association for Play Therapy - CAPT or equivalent).
- Experience providing play-based therapy to children.
- Knowledge of child development, trauma-informed care, and mental health issues in children.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Current (or willing to obtain) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry Check.
- Liability insurance as required by regulatory body.
- Legal ability to work in Canada.

Responsibilities:

- Provide therapeutic play-based interventions to children (typically ages 3–13) with a variety of emotional, behavioural, and developmental challenges.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with caregivers, school personnel, and multidisciplinary team members.
- Participate in regular team meetings, case consultations, and professional development.
- Support family engagement and offer guidance to caregivers on therapeutic strategies.
- Ability to work independently and complete assessments and reports in a timely manner.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with the client, family, and their team.
- Above all - a passion for working with clients and families with various needs!

Expected hours: 16.0 – 19.0 per week

Advantages

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

Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Licence/Certification:
- registration with NSCCT, NSCSW, or NSBEP. (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Child Counsellor / Play Therapist (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Thrive Therapy
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality