Child And Youth Therapist

Who We Are

At Exhale Therapy, we believe that healing happens in relationships - with ourselves, our families, and our communities. As an independently owned counselling clinic, we're proud to offer care that is personal, accessible, and rooted in compassion. Our team includes over 30 diverse and experienced clinicians who bring a wide range of backgrounds, modalities, and perspectives to their work. This diversity allows us to thoughtfully match clients with the right clinician and provide care that truly fits their needs.

We are guided by our core values of inclusivity, accessibility, community, compassion, and integrity. These values shape not only how we support clients but also how we care for one another as a team.

At Exhale Therapy, joining our team means more than taking a job. It means becoming part of a community of mental health professionals who are passionate about meaningful connection, collaboration, and social impact. We believe in showing up for both our clients and clinicians, creating a workplace that feels as supportive as the care we provide every day.

What You'll Do

• Provide individual therapy to a diverse range of clients, both virtually and in person, including children ages 4+, engaging with families as active partners in the therapeutic process.

• Maintain timely, thorough clinical documentation in accordance with professional standards and clinic policies.

• Participate in team meetings, peer consultation, and professional development opportunities.

• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive team culture.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a compassionate and skilled clinician who is committed to supporting children, youth and adults in creating meaningful change.

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following qualifications and attributes:

Professional registration: You are in good standing with one of the following:

• College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

• Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)

Experience: You have a minimum of three years of direct clinical experience providing psychotherapy.

Specialized training: You bring formal training and experience in child and youth mental health, using approaches such as Play Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, Art Therapy, Emotion-focused, Attachment-based work or similar. You understand how to support children within the context of their family and developmental stage.

Technical readiness: Access to a reliable computer or laptop suitable for secure virtual sessions and clinic communication.

Insurance: Active personal liability insurance of at least $5,000,000 CAD.

Approach to care: A commitment to trauma-informed, inclusive, and culturally responsive practice with children and youth, applying strong clinical judgment to support emotional, social, and developmental growth, while engaging families as partners in the therapeutic process.

Professional competence: Strong skills in case conceptualization, treatment planning, and clinical documentation, including timely and comprehensive progress notes.

Collaboration and alignment: A team-oriented approach and the ability to work effectively with colleagues while following clinic policies and procedures. As an independent contractor, you align with Exhale Therapy's values, systems, and standards of care.

Time management and flexibility: The ability to manage time efficiently, adapt to a dynamic clinical environment, and maintain a flexible schedule with some evening and weekend availability.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and a thoughtful, professional approach when engaging with clients and colleagues.

Community-minded: A genuine passion for making a difference within the community and contributing to accessible, quality mental health care.

What We Offer

• A consistent flow of referrals, carefully matched through our intake system to support strong therapeutic fit. We manage the marketing so you can stay focused on your clients.

• Full-time administrative support for scheduling, billing, and client communication.

• Access to peer consultation, supervision, and ongoing learning opportunities.

• A collaborative, values-driven team culture that emphasizes care, integrity, and professional growth.

• Beautiful office space for in-person sessions and a seamless virtual platform for online work.

• Community and team involvement opportunities.

• Flexible scheduling opportunities to support a strong work-life balance.

• Competitive fee-split structure with room to grow as the role develops.

How to Apply

If this role resonates with you, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your resume and a brief cover letter describing your approach to couples therapy and what draws you to this work to

Disclaimer:

• The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions, subject to reasonable accommodations. The above requirements indicate the minimum level of knowledge and skills deemed necessary to perform the job at a satisfactory level.
• The above job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties and responsibilities. Contractors may be required to perform other related tasks as requested by the management team at Exhale Therapy.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $90.00-$97.50 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 24 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Are you currently registered and in good standing with one of the following professional colleges in Ontario? Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) or College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

Education:

• Master's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person