Eating Disorder Therapist at The Balanced Practice
Ottawa, Ontario
Job Type: Independent Contractor (15-20 clients/week)
Pay: Competitive hourly rate (commensurate with experience)
For the Therapist Who Values…
- Practicing in a way that is aligned with your values & approach: anti-diet, weight-inclusive, person-centered, collaborative and trauma-informed
- Doing deep, nuanced work that goes beyond surface-level interventions
- Being part of a team that understands eating disorders, and doesn’t require you to justify your approach
- Collaboration, curiosity, and clinical integrity
- Supporting clients in building a meaningful, sustainable relationship with food and their body
If this is how you approach your work, you will likely feel at home here.
Our Approach
At The Balanced Practice, we believe every person deserves affirming, compassionate, and respectful care.
Our work is grounded in a weight-inclusive, anti-diet, trauma-informed, and collaborative approach to eating disorder care. We actively challenge diet culture and weight stigma, and we understand that struggles with food and body image are complex, shaped by emotional, relational, cultural, and systemic factors.
We support clients in rebuilding safety, trust, and connection with food and their bodiescreating the conditions for meaningful recovery and the freedom to live a full life beyond food and body concerns.
Guiding Values: Inclusivity, Collaboration, Empathy, Curiosity, and Innovation
About the Role
This role is for the therapist who…
- Feels deeply connected to eating disorder work
- Wants to make a big impact in this field while being supported by a strong clinical team
- Understands the nuance and complexity of this population
- Loves to learn, self-reflect and grow as a provider and human!
The Eating Disorder Therapist provides one-on-one therapy to clients navigating eating disorders and related concerns, while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
This role requires strong clinical judgment, the ability to hold complexity, and a commitment to ongoing learning and reflection.
Role & Success Indicators 1. Clinical Care & Therapeutic Work
The therapist provides thoughtful, attuned, and evidence-informed care to clients navigating eating disorders and related mental health concerns.
They are able to:
- Build strong therapeutic relationships grounded in safety, trust, and collaboration
- Hold complexity (e.g., co-occurring concerns, ambivalence, relational dynamics)
- Apply a weight-inclusive, trauma-informed lens in all aspects of care
- Support clients in moving toward meaningful, sustainable recovery
Success looks like:
- Clients feel seen, respected, and supported in their care
- Clinical work reflects depth, nuance, and alignment with ED-informed practice
- Clear treatment direction and clinical reasoning are demonstrated
2. Collaboration & Team Integration
The therapist is an active and engaged member of the clinical team, contributing to a collaborative care environment.
They:
- Participate in team meetings and clinical rounds
- Engage in case consultation and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Communicate clearly and professionally with team members
Success looks like:
- Strong collaboration across providers
- Thoughtful participation in clinical discussions
- Openness to feedback and ongoing growth
What It’s Like to Work Here
We are a fast-moving, mission-driven team working to reshape how eating disorder treatment is delivered. We care deeply about both our clients and the clinicians doing this work.
Requirements
- Ability to practice the controlled act of psychotherapy and be in good standing with a regulatory college (RP, RSW, OT, RPQ, etc.)
- Experience working with eating disorders or disordered eating
- Strong alignment with an anti-diet, weight-inclusive approach
- Alignment with The Balanced Practice’s mission and values
- Availability for at least one evening per week
BONUS
- Fluency in French (strong asset)
- Ability to work with kiddos (under the age of 13 y.o.) and families
A Note on Fit
We are intentional about who joins our team. The work we do is complex, and we hold a high standard of care.
We are looking for clinicians who are reflective, values-driven, and committed to deepening their expertise in eating disorder care.
Equity & Inclusion
The Balanced Practice values lived experience. Whether you have personal experience with an eating disorder, live in a larger body, are neurodivergent, are a person of colour, or belong to any marginalized community, your experience matters and brings valuable perspective to this work.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and welcome applications from all communities.
Apply : https://forms.clickup.com/10550611/f/a1zak-6111/6YTO2N5AB419YTNLQJ
We look forward to connecting with you.
Marie-Pier Pitre-D’Iorio, RD
Founder & Clinical Director
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Freelance
Pay: $95.00-$110.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15.0 – 20.0 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Are you willing and able to support 15 clients/week?
Education:
- Master's Degree (required)
Experience:
- eating disorder treatment: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- ONTARIO therapist license in good standing with college (required)
Location:
Work Location: In person
