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About LivLove Clinic
LivLove Clinic is a relational healing practice grounded in the understanding that all healing happens in relationship. With a team of licensed therapists and wellness practitioners, we provide depth-oriented, relationally-focused mental health services that honour the inherent wholeness of every person.

We believe that symptoms arise when we lose connection to our sacred essence, and that unhealthy coping strategies developed to protect against pain can be shifted by accessing inherent internal resources. Our approach recognises that primary relationships contribute to wounds, and that the relationships we create often re-wound us, as well as, give us the opportunity to heal those wounds.

At LivLove Clinic, we exist to support the restoration of coherent relationship — with self, others, environment, and sacred essence. In a world increasingly shaped by AI, we protect what cannot be replicated: human presence, relational depth, and the irreplaceable power of being truly seen.

Contract Summary
LivLove Clinic is seeking a compassionate child, youth, and family therapist to join our team as an independent contractor, providing developmentally-appropriate and family-systems focused therapeutic services. This role is ideal for clinicians who understand that children’s symptoms often reflect family system dynamics and who believe in the inherent resilience and wisdom of young people.

The successful candidate will approach their work with presence, authenticity, and a deep commitment to honouring the wisdom and internal resources of every child and family member.

Here’s What We Offer:

Competitive compensation $87.50 – $111.00/hr session (min 15 client hrs a week)

Full office services and dedicated human adminstration support

Referrals to help you build and grow your caseload

Regular consultations and team meetings for support and connection

Ongoing opportunities for career development and growth

A modern, light-filled space with free parking

Join a team that’s passionate, collaborative, and invested in your success.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice:

Provide developmentally-appropriate therapeutic support to children and adolescents using approaches that honour their whole being





Conduct family therapy sessions that address systemic patterns and promote healthy attachment

Work from a foundation that children and families are inherently whole and resourced, not broken

Help young people and families recognise and shift patterns that may perpetuate distress

Support children in accessing their internal resources and authentic expression

Practice from trauma-informed, developmentally-attuned, and presence-based care principles

Client Empowerment:

Provide exceptional relationally-focused therapy services to children, youth, and families, helping them restore coherent relationships within the family system

Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team of licensed therapists

Participate in team consultation and collaborative care approaches

Work with a dynamic team of therapists, sharing insights and strategies to continually enhance our depth-oriented services and outcomes

Professional Development:

Benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, including specialised training in relational and somatic approaches

Access to ongoing training opportunities in Restorative Coherence Practice methodologies

Administrative:

Maintain timely, respectful clinical documentation aligned with practice standards

Key Characteristics

Relationally-attuned : Demonstrates capacity to create genuine therapeutic connection and hold space for authentic expression

Trauma-informed and resource-oriented : Understands trauma as disconnection and believes in clients’ inherent capacity to heal

Presence-based : Works from embodied awareness and authentic connection rather than technique-driven approaches

Wholeness-oriented : Sees clients as inherently resourced rather than pathologised

Cooperative and humble : Works in partnership with clients and honours their internal wisdom

Growth-committed :



Engaged in their own ongoing healing and professional development

Emotionally regulated : Maintains grounded presence when working with intense emotions and trauma

Authentic and vulnerable : Comfortable with genuine human connection within professional boundaries

Systems-aware : Understands how relational patterns impact all areas of life

Qualifications
Education & Licensing:

Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, or related clinical field

Hold a qualifying or full membership in psychotherapy, social work, or psychology and be registered in good standing with relevant regulatory bodies (CRPO, OCSWSSW, etc.)

Experience & Expertise:

Extensive experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and families

Strong understanding of child development and family systems theory

Training or experience in play therapy, art therapy, or other expressive modalities

Personal Qualities:

Genuine desire and ability to help children and families and deep commitment to honouring their inherent wholeness and wisdom

Engaged in own ongoing healing and professional development

Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to supportive team environment

Strong interpersonal, clinical, and organisational skills

Ability to work independently while remaining connected to team collaboration

Knowledge and ability to use Google Suite and Jane Scheduling software

Proficiency with electronic documentation systems

Strongly Preferred

Certification in play therapy or expressive arts therapy

Training in attachment-based family therapy approaches

Experience with neurodevelopmental differences (ADHD, autism spectrum, etc.)

Trauma-informed care training specific to children and families

Ready to Join Us?
If you’re a dedicated therapist ready to practice from your authentic essence and support profound relational healing, we’d love to hear from you!

Pay: $87.50 – $111.00/hr session based on experience and credentials. Minimum 15 client hrs a week as an Independent Contractor.

Work Location: In-person and virtual sessions available at Owen Sound, Ontario and Port Elgin, Ontario locations

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📌 Child, Youth & Family Therapist (Independent Contractor) (Ontario)
🏢 LivLove
📍 Ontario