Registered Psychotherapist or Social Worker (Independent Contractor) / Complex Trauma & Sexual Recovery Clinician
*Must be able to work In-Person and Virtual | Hybrid*
*Must be willing to work with sexually compulsive behaviour and betrayal trauma, seeking addition education or continuing education, if applicable*
*Please do not apply if you require supervision or if your standing is RP (Q)*
The Niagara Centre for Healing and Recovery is a growing psychotherapy practice dedicated to providing high-quality, depth-oriented treatment for individuals impacted by complex trauma, attachment wounds, betrayal trauma, and sexual addiction/recovery.
We are seeking a long-term, values-aligned clinician who is passionate about working with complex clinical presentations and who desires ongoing growth, consultation, and eventual opportunities in group or intensive work.
This position is ideal for a clinician who is not looking for a short-term placement, but rather a professional home where their clinical skills, integrity, and specialization can deepen over time.
About the Work
The successful candidate will provide in-person and virtual psychotherapy to adults presenting with:
- Complex developmental and relational trauma
- Betrayal trauma and attachment injuries
- Sexual addiction and compulsive sexual behaviors
- Recovery from problematic sexual behaviors and relational harm
- Nervous system dysregulation and dissociation
Our clinical approach is rooted in trauma-informed, attachment-based care, with particular emphasis on:
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Sexual addiction and betrayal trauma recovery models
What We Offer
- Bi-weekly consultation grounded in IFS or EMDR principles
- A strong culture of clinical excellence, collaboration, and consultation
- A practice brand built around ethical, high-quality psychotherapy, not volume-based care
- Opportunities to grow into group therapy, equine psychotherapy, or intensive work as the practice expands
- Administrative and referral support within a specialized niche
Training Investment (Provided by the Practice)
We are deeply committed to clinician development and will financially support advanced training for the right long-term candidate, including:
- EMDR Training through Be The Change Global Wellness
AND
- Module One of IITAP’s Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) training through the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP)
- Other training reimbursements approved on a case by case basis (including but not limited to 50% of IFS Level One)
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking a clinician who:
- Is a Registered Psychotherapist in either the CRPO or OCSWSSW in good standing
- Has a strong interest in or experience with complex trauma and sexual recovery
- Values ongoing consultation, humility, and clinical growth
- Is open to working within IFS and/or EMDR frameworks
- Desires a long-term role within a growing specialty practice
- Is interested in eventually contributing to group therapy or intensives
- Practices with integrity, emotional maturity, and ethical clarity
This role is best suited for someone who genuinely wants to be in ongoing clinical conversation, not practicing in isolation.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s degree in Counselling, Psychology, or Social Work
- Strong interest in working with Complex Trauma and Sexual Recovery
- Proven experience providing therapy to adults using evidence-based approaches (e.g., CBT, DBT, EFT, ACT)
- Minimum 2 years of psychotherapy experience in a clinical setting
- Registration with OCSWSSW or CRPO
- Professional Liability Insurance
Our Vision
The Niagara Centre for Healing and Recovery is intentionally growing into a practice known for:
- Depth-oriented trauma treatment
- Excellence in sexual recovery and betrayal trauma care
- Thoughtful expansion into group therapy, equine psychotherapy, or intensives
- A culture of consultation, containment, and clinician support
We are building something sustainable, ethical, and clinically excellent—and we are looking for clinicians who want to grow with us.
To Apply:
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your clinical interests, relevant experience, and why this role feels like a long-term fit.
Pay: $90.00-$105.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you comfortable and confident working with complex and sexual recovery? If not, are you open to learning about working with complex trauma and sexual recovery?
- Did you submit your cover letter outlining your clinical interests, relevant experience, and why this role feels like a fit?
- Are you willing or able to see clients in-person?
Education:
- Master's Degree (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in St. Catharines, ON L2R 2Y8
