Psychologist / Psychological Associate (Autonomous)

The Dynamic Psychotherapy & Psychology Centre is looking for a **Psychologist / Psychological Associate** licensed for **autonomous** practice to join the team on a full-time or part-time basis either remotely or on a hybrid model. We are seeking Psychologists / Psychological Associates who are passionate about helping clients address their international emotional difficulties to obtain deep and lasting change.

This position is ideal for a psychologist or psychological associate who wants to be able to provide clinical services and/or supervision services without having to deal with any of the administrative tasks or figure out how to set up any of the systems and processes necessary. In addition, we also provide a community of wonderful and passionate clinicians who meet on a regular basis for case consultation so you never have to feel like you are practicing in isolation.

*Only applicants who are registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario will be considered.

At DPPC, we are passionate about helping clients address their unconscious patterns, intrapsychic conflicts, and underlying emotional sources of their symptoms to facilitate meaningful and lasting change and reduction to their suffering. We take a client-centred approach based on well-established and evidence-based psychodynamic principles with a focus on tailoring our services to meet the unique needs of each individual.

DPPC provides a collaborative and supportive environment for passionate clinicians to grow in their craft and enjoy what they do. We promote continued professional development and provide a biweekly team consultation group meetings to learn from and support each other in our clinical work.

We offer consultation and training opportunities for associates who are interested in learning or expanding on their knowledge and skills in psychodynamic, emotions focused, and experiential psychotherapies.

We welcome applicants who are registered to work across the age range (children, adolescents, adults, seniors).

While our office space is based out of Kingston, Ontario, and provides services to clients in person in Kingston, we offer online therapy options to clients across Ontario. For those interested in seeing clients in-person, we provide offices in our beautifully decorated space, with a waiting area, staff lunch room, and staff bathroom. All client records managing system and administrative assistance including client scheduling is provided.

**Job details**:

- **Job type and Hours**: Part-time to full-time hours are available. We require a minimum of 12 client hours a week.
- **Term**:One-year contract as an independent contractor. Contract may be renewed. The contract starts upon successful hiring.
- **Pay**:We offer competitive pay. The exact rate is determined by your level of training and experience.
- **Schedule**:You determine your own schedule.
- **Location**:Remote/Virtual or Hybrid model. In-person services are provided in our Kingston, Ontario, office, and virtual services via secure video telehealth for clients across Ontario.

**Qualifications**:

- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Clinical / Counselling Psychology.
- **Only applicants with a current license with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) as an autonomous member will be considered.**:

- CPO Authorized area of practice: Clinical Psychology.
- At least 1 year of post-graduate experience (including supervised practice) in providing psychological services using evidence-based approaches.
- Good psychodiagnostic assessment skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying up-to-date of best practices in the field of psychotherapy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, ethical standards, and professional boundaries in all aspects of the job, as is required by ethical guidelines and applicable laws.

**Assets**:

- Working knowledge of various therapeutic modalities such as psychodynamic therapies, emotion-focused therapy (EFT), EMDR, attachment-theory, and interpersonal/relational framework.
- Experience using online practice management software (i.e. Owl Practice, Jane App).
- Ability and experience providing psychotherapy services using video-based online software.
- Experience working with veterans or Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), members of the Canadian Armed Forces, or WSIB.

**To apply, please submit**:
1. A very brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position.

2. Your current resume.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 12 - 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Application question(s):

- Are you registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario?

**Education**:

- Master's Degree (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kingston, ON K7