Are you a thoughtful, self-driven therapist who values genuine connection, integrity, and depth in your work? Do you have experience with attachment-based and trauma-informed approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), or similar modalities?

If you’re passionate about supporting clients through anxiety, trauma, and attachment-related challenges, and are excited by the opportunity to grow alongside an evolving, values-driven practice, we’d love to connect. We’re intentionally building a team of therapists who want to be part of something meaningful, with space to contribute, shape, and grow within the practice over time.

We’re looking for someone who manages their time well, keeps accurate and timely documentation, follows through on commitments, and maintains consistency in their schedule and communication. You’re dependable, organized, and take pride in the quality of your work. At the same time, you value connection with colleagues, communicate openly, and contribute to a supportive, team-oriented environment.

We care deeply about creating a practice where therapists feel connected, supported, and able to consult and grow together.

The ideal candidate is committed to clinical excellence and building meaningful, long-term therapeutic relationships that support lasting change. Professionalism, reliability, and strong organizational habits are essential in both client care and administrative responsibilities.

This role is an in-person position at our office in Fergus, Ontario and involves maintaining a caseload of 8–12 client sessions per week, with some flexibility, including evening or weekend availability.

Who You Are

- Naturally empathetic, able to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel understood and supported
- Guided by strong qualified values, demonstrating consistency, ethical practice, and dependability in both client care and administrative responsibilities




- Respectful and inclusive in your approach, with an awareness of diverse identities and lived experiences
- Self-reflective and grounded, with the ability to manage your own emotional responses and seek consultation when needed
- Able to work autonomously while staying connected to a team, valuing both independence and collaboration
- Flexible and responsive, meeting clients where they are and adjusting your approach as their needs evolve
- Genuinely invested in the work, bringing curiosity, care, and intention to each therapeutic relationship
- Drawn to building meaningful, lasting connections with clients and supporting deep, sustainable change

Required Qualifications

- Masters Degree in counselling related field
- Current registration with the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario (CRPO)

-Additional training in EFT and/or EMDR, somatic therapy preferred Experience and Job Requirements

- completed practicum and have 1 or more years of experience with individuals and/or couples, in a clinical setting
- Experience providing evidence-based treatment, with emphasis on attachment theory
- Experience working with trauma preferred
- Experience or interest in working with couples through an EFT model an asset

- Current professional liability insurance

Benefits

- Group consultation
- Social clinic events
- Ongoing training opportunities
- Supportive, collaborative team environment

Job Type: Part-time Pay: $85.00-$96.00 per hour

Benefits

- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Application question(s):
- What is your availability, including evenings or weekends?
- How would you describe your therapeutic approach, and how do attachment and trauma-informed perspectives show up in your work?
- Have you worked in a group practice before as an Independent Contractor?
- Are you trained in EMDR or EFT, or open to pursuing training in these approaches? Please list any other areas of clinical focus that are of interest for you and which you hope to gain future training in.

Education
- Master's Degree (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Registered Psychotherapist- Clinical Associate (Fergus)
🏢 Wellington County Therapy
📍 Fergus