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Art Psychotherapist
@ Ottawa Art Therapy Inc
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Ottawa Art Therapy Inc is hiring an art psychotherapist on contract at its new Nepean location. The clinician provides individual and group psychotherapy and case management for children, youth, adults and families using expressive arts approaches. Contract pay is $50-$80/hr, with possible full-time employment with benefits after a 6-month probation.
Responsibilities:
- Provide case management and therapeutic support in individual and group settings
- Facilitate psychotherapy using expressive arts approaches
- Prepare therapeutic directives and session plans
- Maintain clinical records and therapeutic materials
- Develop evidence-informed individualized interventions
Requirements summary:
- Graduate diploma or master's in art therapy or related field
- Authorization to provide psychotherapy in Ontario through a regulatory college
- Experience with neurodiverse clients and trauma
- Current Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check and CPR certification
- Legal eligibility to work in Canada
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- 2026-11-14
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- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Client sites, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | CRPO, CNO, COTO, CPSO, CPO, OCSWSSW |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Education | Master’s degree (required), Professional degree (MD, JD…) (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Art Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Psychotherapy, Creative Arts |
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Ottawa Art Therapy Inc
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
Ottawa Art Therapy is seeking a compassionate, creative, and grounded clinician to join our growing team at our new NEPEAN location. The ideal candidate thrives in a supportive, collaborative environment and brings both clinical skill and creative curiosity to their work. This role blends case management, expressive modalities, and flexible therapeutic approaches to meet the diverse needs of children, youth, adults, and families.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide case management and therapeutic support to clients with a broad range of needs in both individual and group settings.
- Facilitate psychotherapy sessions using expressive arts approaches aligned with your training.
- Prepare materials, therapeutic directives, and session plans tailored to client goals.
- Maintain organized therapeutic materials, documentation, and clinical records in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
- Develop and implement innovative, evidence-informed interventions individualized to each client or group.
- Work collaboratively within an inter-professional team while also practicing independently with confidence and sound clinical judgment.
Qualifications & Competencies
- Graduate diploma or master’s degree in Art Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Psychotherapy (with creative background) or a closely related field.
- Authorized to provide psychotherapy in Ontario through one of the following regulatory colleges:
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO)
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
- Registration with a relevant association (e.g., CATA, OATA) is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated experience supporting neurodiverse clients and individuals with a history of trauma.
- Preference will be given to clinicians with specialized training or experience in:
- Family or couples therapy
- Experience in working with young children
- High-conflict divorce and custody dynamics
- Group therapy
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Guided Drawing
- Violence and abuse recovery
- Motor vehicle accident recovery (MVA)
- Anger management
- Sandtray therapy
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities.
- Capacity to work independently with sound judgment, particularly in assessing and mitigating risk.
- Commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of clients, colleagues, and the community.
- Current Police Records Check for the Vulnerable Sector and CPR certification.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Additional Details:
- Compensation will vary based on experience level and employment terms
- Contract: $50-$80/hr vs Employee: $30-$50/hr)
- Possibility of full time employment with benefits after 6 month probationary period
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