Job Type
Independent Contractor Competitive 60/40 split

About Us
At Purple Butterfly Healing Centre, we are dedicated to supporting the mental health, development, and well-being of children, youth, and their families. Our collaborative multidisciplinary team provides evidence-based, compassionate care in a warm and welcoming environment. We believe in empowering children and providing caregivers with the practical tools they need to foster lasting positive change. Our clinic is in the heart of downtown Hespeler, ON., in a charming, historic 200
- year-old limestone building. We service the village of Hespeler, the greater city of Cambridge and surrounding communities. Position Overview We are seeking a passionate and skilled Child Therapist to join our growing clinical team. In this role, you will provide psychotherapeutic interventions for children and adolescents aged 4-13 experiencing a variety of challenges, including attachment related issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, ADHD, and neurodevelopmental differences. This position requires availability on Fridays, Saturdays and one weekday evening (day of week TBD). This is an independent contractor position, with the opportunity to have a full caseload (15-20 clients per week). Please note: Potential candidates will be notified via email. Please do not apply if you don't meet the basic requirements of holding a Master's degree in social work or counselling, and clinical experience working with children.

Key Responsibilities

- Clinical Treatment: Provide individual therapy to children and youth, utilizing evidence-based, developmentally sensitive modalities (e.g., Play Therapy, CBT, Theraplay, EMDR ).
- Caregiver Support:



Conduct parent coaching sessions to generalize skills and strengthen the parent-child connection.
- Assessments: Complete intake assessments and develop clinical formulations to determine appropriate treatment paths and measurable therapeutic goals.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with internal and external professionals, including schools and other collaterals to ensure coordinated care.
- Documentation: Maintain objective, secure, and timely clinical documentation, including session notes, progress reports, and treatment plans, in compliance with regulatory standards. What you bring: Qualifications & Skills
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Education:
A Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) or Counselling Psychology
- Skilled Registration: Active registration and good standing with regulatory college: OCSWSSW or CRPO
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Experience:
Minimum of 2-5 years of clinical experience providing therapy specifically to children, youth, and families.
- Modality Expertise: Specialized training or certification in child-focused modalities (e.g., play-based interventions, attachment & trauma-informed care) is highly preferred. Preference will be given to those trained with experience in Child Centered Play Therapy and EMDR.
- Interpersonal

Skills:
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, empathy, and organizational skills,



with a proven ability to build strong therapeutic alliances with both children and stressed caregivers.
- Commitment to the clients we serve
- Clearances: A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check / Criminal Background Check is mandatory.

What We Offer

· Guaranteed caseload to start – we have clients waiting for you
- Growth: Opportunities for clinical supervision/consultation/peer consultation
- Training: Opportunities for clinic supported/funded training in Play therapy or EMDR for a best matched committed to our clinic candidate.
- Environment: A supportive, workspace with dedicated treatment rooms and internal peer consultation. Some administrative support.
- Team values collaboration and events If you’re looking for a guaranteed caseload, are passionate about working with children and youth, and like to play and have fun, this might be the position for you We’re looking for someone who has a passion for learning, and a keen skill at bridging theory to practice. Pay: $96.00-$105.00 per hour Expected hours: 1.0 – 20.0 per week

Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cambridge, ON N3C 2A7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s):
- Do you have experience and confidence in working with parents ?

Education:
- Master's Degree (preferred) Licence/Certification:
- license to practice counselling in Ontario Canada (required)
- EMDR training (preferred)
- Child Centered Play therapy training (preferred)

Location:
- Cambridge, ON N3C 2A7 (preferred) Work

Location:
In person

📌 Child/Play Therapist (Cambridge)
🏢 The Purple Butterfly Healing Centre
📍 Cambridge