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Wellness Couch Counselling is growing, and we’re looking to welcome a compassionate, skilled therapist who values connection, authenticity, and meaningful work.

Seeking to Contract a Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT/RCT-C) Antigonish, NS

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Current Opportunities:

We're seeking to Contract a Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT/RCT-C)

Type of Employment: Full-time, Part-time, Freelance
Work Location: In person, C-125 Main St., Antigonish NS
Start Date: Flexible - September 2026

The Wellness Couch is a warm, client-centred private practice located in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. We support adults, couples, teens (12+), and families across a wide range of concerns including anxiety, trauma, relationships, grief, and life transitions. We are committed to creating a space where both clients and **clinicians** feel supported, valued, and empowered. Our work is grounded in authenticity, connection, and evidence-based care.

Due to increasing demand, we are seeking therapist to join our practice a contract basis, with a particular need for clinicians interested in:

Couples Counselling
Children and Youth Therapy
Play Therapy
Parenting Support
EMDR intervention

This is an excellent opportunity for a therapist who wants to grow their caseload within an established, values-driven practice while maintaining independence and flexibility.

What You’ll Do

Provide individual and/or couples/family counselling (in-person and/or virtual)
Maintain timely, accurate, and ethically sound clinical documentation in accordance with professional regulatory standards
Manage your own caseload, scheduling, and availability within the practice
Share responsibility for marketing your practice and supporting client growth
Communicate professionally with clients and, when appropriate, collaborate with external providers (with client consent)
Seek and maintain appropriate clinical supervision and/or consultation in accordance with regulatory requirements and professional standards
Bring your unique clinical voice, approach, and areas of interest into your work

What We’re Looking For

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology, from an accredited university
Proof of licensing/member in good standing with the provincial regulatory body NSCCT
Ability to obtain professional liability insurance
Direct clinical experience in counselling/psychotherapy (or at least one year in a related setting)
Training or certification in trauma-informed care, with competency in evidence-based therapeutic approaches
Confidence working independently
A self-motivated approach to building and sustaining a private practice, including growing your caseload, engaging in marketing, and managing business-related tasks
Familiarity with Jane App & Billing Insurance Providers (or openness to learning)
A warm, grounded, and relational approach
A genuine commitment to ethical, inclusive, and client-centred practice

Why Join Us?

We support clinicians in building an independent, sustainable practice while staying connected to a collaborative team. We believe in autonomy, flexibility, and trust, and we provide a foundation to help you grow your practice in a way that is sustainable and manageable. You’ll benefit from:

Flexible scheduling and full autonomy over your caseload
Competitive split/compensation structure
No non-compete agreement, supporting your independence and professional freedom
Beautiful, welcoming office space
A collaborative and supportive team culture
Access to established referral networks and an existing client base
Support with marketing and client development, including managing the majority of outreach and points of contact
Work from home flexibility
Opportunities for consultation, mentorship, and professional growth

We see building your practice as a shared effort, you bring your clinical expertise and motivation, and we invest in your growth by providing structure, support, and connections to help you succeed.

Pay: $114.00-$133.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10-15 client sessions per week