JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for experienced, knowledgeable and highly skilled therapists to join our private practice as contract associates. Specifically, we are looking for Registered Social Workers (RSW’s) to join our team.

Incumbents must be able to provide a minimum of ten to fifteen client hours each week virtually and with the possibility of gaining experience with in person therapy in the future.

Our ideal candidate should have experience in working with at least one of the following populations:

1. couples and families
2. trauma and attachment related concerns

Priority will be given to applicants who have training and experience in the following therapeutic modalities:  EMDR, sensorimotor psychotherapy, adult attachment psychotherapy and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.

Note: Multiple Positions are available based on the high volume of incoming referrals.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Striving for Synergy is a rapidly growing private practice offering both virtual and in-person sessions to individuals, couples, families and groups across the lifespan. At Striving for Synergy, our mission is to empower our clients to allow themselves room to heal, both inside and outside of the context of therapy sessions. Our strength is using evidence-based practices in a creative and innovative way that meets our clients where they are at and aids them in being able to sustain their health and well-being in the long term.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• License/Registration (in good standing) in Ontario and are a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers or Social Service Workers.
• Ability to independently conduct thorough biopsychosocial assessments with incoming referrals, develop an appropriate plan of intervention and deliver treatment.
• Expertise in providing psychotherapy services to a specific population and or/adults, teenagers, children, couples, the elderly, and families.
• Ability to address a range of mental health challenges (e.g.: anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, chronic pain, chronic illness, grief, racial trauma, PTSD).
• Ability to engage in effective and clear communication, sound judgment, and empathic ability to establish therapeutic relationships.
• Demonstrated comfort with collaboration and open to continuous learning and development.
• Able to provide documented proof of degree, registration with regulatory body and appropriate and updated individual malpractice insurance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, organization and detailed electronic records.
• Ability to uphold PHIPPA and PIPEDA along with all other relevant legislation governing the practice of psychotherapy in Ontario.
• Comfort and experience with working online and a reliable internet connection.

WHAT DO YOU GET?

• Competitive wages
• Work remotely
• Ability to flex your schedule to fit your needs (i.e., daytime, evenings, weekends, etc.).
• Zero overhead costs other than your own insurance, registration with the appropriate governing body and the use of your own technology.
• More time to spend with your family, friends and clients as you will be entirely supported by a wonderful team who values YOU and knows that healthy therapists are integral to helping clients become healthier versions of themselves.
• Access to an efficient Electronic Medical Record System and professional email.
• Access to our easy-to-use platform where you can do video sessions, have your own calendar, schedule clients and document.