Job Description
Clinical Director & Registered Psychotherapist (Bilingual)

Location:
Ottawa, Ontario (Hybrid / On-site option available) Position Type: Full-Time / Permanent Reports To: CEO/Owner of Desjardins Psychotherapy Clinic About Our Clinic Desjardins Psychotherapy Clinic is a leading mental health practice in Ontario dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate, and evidence-based psychological services. We pride ourselves on cultivating a supportive workplace for both our clients and clinicians. We are currently seeking an experienced, creative, and bilingual Clinical Director & Registered Psychotherapist to lead our clinical team, maintain high standards of practice, drive clinic growth, and deliver exceptional clinical care to our diverse community. Position Summary The Clinical Director & Registered Psychotherapist plays a critical dual role combining direct clinical practice with innovative clinical leadership and business management. The ideal candidate will provide psychotherapy services while leading clinical operations, facilitating team meetings and case consultations, analyzing performance metrics to optimize workflows, and collaboratively designing innovative clinical projects that benefit both our clients and clinical staff.

Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical Leadership, Team Development & Staff Meetings
- Lead, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, qualifying psychotherapists, and student therapists.
- Lead team meetings and facilitate regular clinical case consultations and peer review sessions to foster professional growth and uphold high ethical standards.




- Actively support clinical staff with client referrals and retention strategies to ensure sustainable clinician caseloads and high-quality client continuity of care.
- Bring a creative mindset to collaboratively brainstorm, develop, and execute innovative clinical projects and programs aimed at serving client needs and enhancing staff satisfaction. 2. Clinical Operations, Data Analysis & Restructuring
- Analyze clinic metrics and performance data to identify areas of growth, evaluate practice efficiency, and implement strategic restructuring where needed.
- Oversee clinical administrative workflows, intake triage, case assignments, and quality assurance processes.
- Develop, implement, and audit clinical policies and protocols in alignment with college standards.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and trauma-informed culture across the clinic. 3. Psychotherapy & Direct Client Care
- Provide bilingual (French & English) individual, couples, or family psychotherapy to a diverse client caseload.
- Conduct comprehensive intake assessments, risk assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
- Maintain clear, timely, and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with college guidelines and PHIPA regulations. Required Qualifications & Education
- CRPO Licensing: Active license for *Independent Practice
* with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) in good standing.
- Bilingualism: Fluency in *French and English
* (spoken and written) is mandatory.




- Clinical

Experience:
*5 to 10 years
* of post-licensure clinical experience providing psychotherapy services.
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Education:
Master’s degree in Counselling Psychotherapy, Social Work, or a related field. Required Experience & Competencies
- Leadership & Team Facilitation: Proven experience leading staff meetings, directing clinical teams, and managing clinic operations.
- Clinical Supervision & Referral Support: Strong track record in case consultation, supervising clinicians, and supporting staff with client referral pathways and retention.
- Strategic & Analytical

Skills:
Experience using data and metrics to analyze performance, drive clinic growth, and lead organizational or workflow restructuring.
- Innovation & Collaboration: A proactive, creative mindset with a demonstrated ability to collaboratively design and launch new clinical initiatives.
- Regulatory Compliance: Deep understanding of the Psychotherapy Act, PHIPA, CRPO Code of Ethics, and Ontario healthcare regulations. Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive compensation package (Split model 75/25)
- Flexible work schedule (Hybrid / In-clinic options)
- Professional development allowance / CEU budget

How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their Resume / CV and a Cover Letter (in English or French) to [email protected] with the subject line "Clinical Director Application
- [Your Name]". Pay: $225.00-$250.00 per hour Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week

Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site gym
- On-site parking Work

Location:
Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON K1J 1A3

📌 Clinical Director (Ottawa)
🏢 Desjardins Psychotherapy
📍 Ottawa