Psychotherapist

**Psychotherapist (PT) Opportunity with RT Medical**:
At RT Medical, we're committed to providing the best quality services to support our patients and customers with their health and wellness needs. This commitment includes supporting our team members however we can.

**Perks**:

- Competitive compensation
- Flexible schedules with full and part-time Careers
- Company-sponsored health and dental benefits for you and your family
- Loyalty bonus after 600 hours
- Paid sick days
- Paid orientation and paid training
- Educational assistance program
- Employee referral program

**RT Medical Job Description**:
We are looking for a qualified, part time Psychotherapist to join our mental health team at RT Medical. This position involves working remotely in a virtual telehealth environment. As a Psychotherapist with RT Medical you will be responsible for:

- Assessing clients' mental health needs through interviews, evaluations, and observation to diagnose emotional or mental disorders.
- Developing customized treatment plans based on individual needs, employing various therapeutic techniques (such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, or family therapy).
- Providing counseling and therapy sessions to help clients understand and cope with their emotions, behaviors, and relationships. This involves active listening, empathy, and guidance.
- Reviewing and evaluating clients' progress and adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Keeping accurate and confidential records of clients' sessions, assessments, and treatment plans in compliance with ethical and legal standards.
- Collaborating with other mental health professionals, such as psychiatrists, social workers, or medical doctors, and referring clients to specialists when needed.
- Educating clients and their families about mental health conditions, coping strategies, and resources available to support their well-being.
- Offering both group and individual sessions on an as-needed basis.

**Skills and Experience Required***:

- Experience working with seniors, healthcare workers, and long-term care clients is an asset.
- Familiar using EMR systems and video platforms including Microsoft Teams.
- Minimum of 1 year of recent experience working in an interdisciplinary setting.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to demonstrate empathy, compassion, patience, and a nonjudgmental attitude to establish rapport and trust with clients.
- Adhere to ethical guidelines and maintain confidentiality while working with sensitive client information.
- Ability to assess complex situations, analyze issues, and develop effective treatment plans.
- Understand and respect economic, cultural, religious, racial, and gender diversity to provide inclusive and sensitive care to clients from various backgrounds.

**Education and Certifications Required***:

- Master's or Doctorate degree in a Social Sciences discipline such as Social Work, Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy or equivalent
- Registered with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors or Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
- Strong aptitude and experience in evidence-based therapy models such as Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Systems Theory, Solution-Focused Therapy, Supportive Therapy, Crisis Counselling, Group Therapy, Resource Counselling and more

**About RT Medical**:
RT Medical is a patient-focused healthcare company specializing in agency staffing, home care, mental health, self-testing products ranging from pregnancy and fertility to COVID-19 and flu, as well as virtual care and allied health services. RT Medical's Continuous Care options provide compassionate ongoing assistance to help increase independent living at home where we offer services directly to the client.

With a fun, friendly and results-driven culture, working with RT Medical is an opportunity to be rewarded for your contributions to a growing startup, while helping Canadians through a patient-centered care approach.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**: