Practice Description
Agapé Lens Consulting & Therapy is grounded in The Love Lens®, a framework which prioritizes repairing relationships to oneself and others, to achieve wholeness and unity where wounds have been created in great hardship.
Agapé Lens Consulting & Therapy is expanding and looking for clinicians who are genuinely passionate about mental health and committed to culturally-responsive, trauma-informed practice. Our purpose is to support those we serve to achieve sustainable change, while guiding them patiently and safely towards authenticity, so they may heal, thrive, and live out their purpose.
We strongly believe in the “It Takes A Village” mentality and are happy to provide mentorship, training, and other learning and social opportunities to help each other grow. The ideal candidate would live in the Greater Toronto area, who is open to working remotely and in-person at our office located at 40 Wynford Drive in North York.
What We’re Looking For
An experienced, enthusiastic and passionate psychotherapist ready to work independently within a supportive, collaborative team environment of experienced independent contracted clinicians.
You should be:
- Registered in good standing with their respective governing college (e.g. Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers)
- Committed to culturally-responsive, trauma-informed practice
- Experienced working with Black and racialized communities in a culturally-responsive and trauma-informed manner
- Knowledgeable in anti-Black racism and racialized health, trauma, and mental health equity
- Experienced addressing racial trauma
- Comfortable working with individuals (children, youth, adults) and couples
- Specialized in any specific treatment modality including, but not limited to: CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Marriage and Family Systems Therapy, IFS, Play Therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy
- Passionate about your own professional development and clinical excellence, and actively participating in clinical supervision
- Ready to contribute to a collaborative practice culture
Minimum Qualifications
- Masters degree in Social Work, Psychotherapy, Psychology, or other related field
- Registered in good standing with respective governing college (e.g Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, CRPO)
- Minimum 3 years of experience providing psychotherapy services to couples and individuals in the Black community
- Commitment to ethical practice and continuing professional development
- Private professional liability insurance (required)
- Vulnerable Sector Check (required at hire; annual renewal required)
Assets
- Facilitation experience with mental health and wellness groups
- Experience providing therapy with families, or parent coaching
- Experience providing support for high achievers, Strong Black Women Schema, and Black mental health
- 3-5 years experience in the social service field
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering individual, couples, and/or family psychotherapy in both virtual and in-person settings in a warm and empathetic manner
- Completing comprehensive progress clinical notes, within a timely manner
- Providing in-person sessions at least one day per week
- Attending mandatory monthly meetings (virtual)
- Contributing to the practice as a villager to help it thrive
- Openness to working up to full-time hours
Work Arrangements
Job Type:
Independent Contractor
Work Hours:
Starting 8-15 hours/week - Minimum 3 days/week (including at least 1 weekend day)
Minimum 5 clients/week (individuals, couples, or family sessions)
Compensation:
Competitive split fee structure (to be discussed during interview)
Job Types:
Part-time, Full-time
Schedule:
- Starting 8-15 hours a week
- Day, evening, and weekend availability
- Flexibility with client and team scheduling
Work Location:
Hybrid (remote in the Greater Toronto Area and in-person at 40 Wynford Drive, North York)
How to Apply
If you’re ready to join a culturally-responsive and trauma-informed collaborative practice, we’d love to hear from you.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact info@agapelensct.com.
*Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.*
