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Psychotherapist (RP / RSW): In-Person, Ottawa | Men & Couples
Independent Contractor | 15–20 hrs/week (3 in-person shifts, ~5 hrs each)

359 Kent St, Ottawa, ON

About First Step Men’s Therapy
First Step Men’s Therapy (FSMT) is a growing Ontario psychotherapy practice helping men and couples reconnect with themselves and others. We’re building our Ottawa team, and we’re hoping to find therapists who want to put down roots, grow their skills, and build something meaningful with us over the long term.

We specialize in areas often underserved elsewhere:

• Compulsive sexual behaviour and pornography use
• Substance misuse and addictive patterns
• Trauma and shame
• Relationship and intimacy concerns
• Anxiety, grief, and sexual dysfunction

Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a strong, competent, confident, and mature clinician. You’re steady in the room, trust your clinical judgment, and feel at home sitting with men in hard places: shame, addiction, trauma, intimacy, and conflict.

You also care about where your career is headed. You enjoy learning, welcome feedback, and like being part of a team where people genuinely support each other.

We’d especially love to hear from you if you:

• Work confidently with addiction, trauma, ADHD, emotional dysregulation, and intimacy concerns
• Intentionally use Safe and Effective Use of Self (SEUS)
• Have couples therapy training or experience
• Can offer evening and/or weekend availability
• Value structure, clear communication, and accountability
• See yourself growing within a group practice

Is This the Right Fit?
We want this to be a great match for you, our team, and our clients, so we’ll be honest. This role probably isn’t the best fit if:

• You’re mainly looking for extra hours rather than a professional home
• You prefer working independently without much team connection or feedback
• You’re newer in your career and still building confidence and case management skills

What We Offer

• Consistent client referrals from an established, growing practice
• 60–65% clinician split, based on experience and involvement
• Full admin and billing support, so you can focus on your clients
• JaneApp for scheduling, charting, and secure messaging
• Clinic-managed marketing, website, and social media
• Optional monthly supervision and team connection on Slack
• A real path to practice growth and future leadership in Ottawa
• A warm team culture built on trust, accountability, professionalism, and authenticity

Requirements

• Master’s in Counselling Psychology, Social Work, or a related field
• Registration in good standing with CRPO (RP) or OCSWSSW (RSW). At this time, we are not considering RP (Qualifying) candidates.
• Minimum 3 in-person shifts/week at our Kent St office
• Consistent availability and timely documentation
• Professional liability insurance
• Comfort with JaneApp, Slack, and Google Workspace
• Strong boundaries, ethics, and independent clinical decision-making

How to Apply
We’d love to get to know you. Submit your resume and a personalized cover letter here: https://tally.so/r/6DjR5O

In your cover letter, tell us:

• What draws you to FSMT, and where you’d like to grow
• Your relevant training, certifications, or specializations
• Your experience working with men
• The word “grounded” (so we know you read to the end)

Equity & Inclusion
FSMT is an equal opportunity organization. We strongly encourage applications from therapists who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+, women, persons with disabilities, and people with diverse lived experiences. Accommodations are available at any stage of the hiring process.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent | Work Location: In person, Ottawa

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $108.00-$123.50 per hour

Work Location: In person