Social Worker, Psychologist

**Why Did You Become A Therapist?**

You LOVE doing therapy You feel tremendous privilege in being able to connect with people on a deep level knowing that oftentimes you are the only person who sees their pain, knows their hidden story, and believe in their worth. The positive changes your clients have made as a result of your work together fill your heart with joy and a deep sense of purpose. Because you love doing therapy and you’re really good at it, there have been many times when you can’t believe you’re being paid to do this work

**Wait, I Did Not Think Becoming A Therapist Would Be Like This.**

But lately, those thoughts have been less frequent. Maybe it’s because the caseload you’re expected to carry is high, you feel like you’re drowning in paperwork, there’s no flexibility in your schedule, you don’t get to work with your ideal population, and/or you feel undervalued and lonely. All of these factors are impinging on your love of doing therapy, and you want the joy back.

**There Is Hope. Join Our Team**

We are currently seeking a contractor therapist to join our team for a minimum of three days per week (5 clients per day) with the option to increase to full-time hours and provide therapy to children, teens, adults, couples and families. Some daytime shifts are available but preference is given to those looking for evening shifts.

This position is for someone looking to work with clients in person out of our office, based in Olds, Alberta.

We would be a great fit for a registered social worker or psychologist who is looking for a positive and supportive team.

**Who You Are**:

- A warm, compassionate, reflective, transparent, and authentic therapist.
- Committed to building strong therapeutic relationships, lifelong learning, and ethical integrity.
- Passionate about healing intergenerational trauma and fostering secure, resilient relationships.
- Trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) or willing to complete the EFCT Couples Essentials training within three months.
- Trained or willing to train in trauma-focused modalities such as EMDR, ART, or Somatic Experiencing.
- Available for at least three shifts a week, with flexibility to grow your caseload if desired.
- Seeking a team environment with weekly peer consultation to foster growth, connection, and belonging.

**Who We Are**:
We are a warm, passionate, and conscientious small group practice in Olds, Alberta, providing in-person and online therapy to Central Alberta and beyond. The primary focus at our clinic is healing trauma and promoting secure, resilient relationships with individuals, couples and families.

**What We Are Looking For From You**:

- You work to stay trauma-informed and practice with an attachment framework.
- You build rapport with clients quickly and help them feel at ease.
- You value quality supervision and adhering to your code of ethics and standards of practice.
- You stay on top of your own mental health by engaging in self-care and attending your own therapy when needed.
- You are registered with either Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) or College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) and, a member in good standing.
- You’re willing to work at least 15 client hours per week, including evenings (some daytime shifts are available but preference is given to those looking for evening shifts).
- You are trained or willing to be trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
- You are respectful and welcoming of all people regardless of gender, sexual orientation, cultural background, ethnicity, etc.
- You desire to set roots and grow with our company.
- You are committed to continued learning (training, consultations, team meetings, etc.).
- You possess Professional Liability Insurance or willingness to obtain insurance.
- You demonstrate professionalism and effective case management skills (e.g., timely reports).
- You seek community and enjoy developing relationships with people.
- You are conscientious, not afraid to be vulnerable and believe in being a life-long learn

**Benefits Of Joining Our Team**:

- Competitive compensation ($150 per client hour).
- Collaborative, positive, supportive, warm team environment.
- Fully furnished and comfortable shared office space with large windows.
- Modern building has an onsite gym, elevator accessibility and ample parking.
- Access to our electronic practice management system, which includes online scheduling and note-taking.
- Marketing and referrals.
- A work environment that supports your own clinical growth through peer consultation and ICEEFT consultation towards certification if desired.
- Professional growth-orientation culture.
- Team events and celebrations.
- Warm, positive office culture. You will be part of a team that knows exactly what you do and the exceptional highs and painful lows that go with our clinical work. You will be around people who look forward to sharing in your joy from a breakthrough session or having a quick pep talk from an unusually h