Counselling Therapist

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COUNSELLING THERAPIST POSITION

March 16, 2023

For the position of Counselling Therapist

Reporting to the Owner / Clinic Manager

No specific start date

The successful candidate(s) will be responsible for providing clinical services to children or adults.

Services will be based out of Shoreline’s clinic in Dartmouth and will be primarily in person.

This position is part-time with the option to increase to full-time. It will be to develop a new caseload. Hours of work and applicant availability will be discussed during the interview stage.

The successful candidate must be licensed with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists

(or eligible if relocating from another province) and meet and maintain all requirements to practice in Nova Scotia.

Requirements:

− a recent criminal record check including vulnerable sector check

− a recent Child Abuse Registry check (if working with a paediatric caseload)

− evidence of Professional Liability Insurance

− confirmation that they’ve had their annual flu shot

− evidence that they are or will be fully vaccinated for COVID-19

Assets (not required):

− ability to bring a diverse perspective to our team

− participation in the profession outside of clinical work (e.g., involvement with professional association, nonprofit or other community group, regulatory college, or research)

Qualities that we look for:

− passion for work as a counselling therapist and providing high quality services

− commitment to remaining current with best practice and research evidence

− ability to work independently as appropriate

− willingness to collaborate with team members

− respect for the policies and protocols established for our team

− positive attitude, flexibility, patience

− attention to detail

− good problem-solving skills

Compensation will be based on experience. This information will be discussed during the interview phase and is negotiable. The successful candidate would be an employeeof Shoreline (not a contractor).

For information about working at Shoreline in general, please visit: https://www.shoreline- therapy.ca/volunteering-employment.

To apply, please send an email with your cover letter (max 1 page) and resume (max 2-3 pages) attached to the attention of:

Mrs. Pamela Coulter, M.Sc., SLP-Reg

Owner & Clinic Manager

Questions about this position may be directed to the Clinic Manager. Interviews may be held in person or via videoconference. The interview process may require one to two meetings. References may be requested at the end of the first interview. We will only contact those to whom we are inviting to an interview. Scheduling for the interview(s) is flexible and may be during the day, evening, or on the weekend to avoid disrupting applicants’ current work and family commitments.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: $37.00-$45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person