Contract Overflow Psychotherapist

Contract Overflow Psychotherapist Application deadline: September 10th, 2026 The Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre (OPC), a Community Ministry of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, has been offering counselling and psychotherapy services throughout the wider Ottawa community for over 50 years. We are currently seeking to hire one Registered Psychotherapist to join our team as a contract overflow therapist.

The Centre uses a hybrid model to deliver its services, with an emphasis on in-person sessions. OPC’s offices are in downtown Ottawa in the Bronson Centre.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in counselling psychology, social work or equivalent. Certified to practice psychotherapy with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), or an equivalent Regulatory College ( not a qualifying RP ) 5+ years’ experience of direct client psychotherapy as an RP (in addition to practicums & course work).

Experience working with a variety of clinical issues and a range of treatment approaches. The candidate must agree to provide a police vulnerable sector check. The successful candidate would ideally possess: Excellent case conceptualization skills. Ability to offer either child therapy or family and/or couples counselling, in addition to individual counselling.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Proficiency in offering telehealth therapy services. ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) or equivalent.

Benefits

The OPC provides: an online platform, office and intake services, billing, and receipt management. Peer Supervision.

Compensation

$94 per session. Flexible schedule. Please send an electronic copy of a cover letter and resumé to opc.reception@therapysecure.com Cover letters should be addressed to: Heather Fawcett, MA, RP Executive Director Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre. Expected start date: Flexible or immediate start. Job Type: Part-time, Contract While applications will be gratefully received, only individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The OPC reserves the right to contact individuals and to arrange for interviews at any time. Our organization is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability.

We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process