Psychotherapist

Mind Cure is focused on identifying and developing pathways and products that ease suffering, increase productivity, and enhance mental health. Mind Cure is interested in exploring diverse therapeutic areas beyond psychiatry, including digital therapeutics, neuro-supports, and psychedelics, all to improve mental health.

Mind Cure’s new Health Center will work with individuals with mental health concerns and those who want to optimize their mental wellbeing to determine how psychedelic assisted therapy can help them.

Mind Cure is hiring a Psychotherapist to join our innovative psychedelic psychotherapy practice at our health center located in beautiful Kelowna, British Columbia. The ideal candidate for this position will have an interest in and/or experience with the healing potential of alternate states of consciousness and a desire to learn and grow within this emerging field. The role will include administering psychological evaluations and intake assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing ongoing therapeutic support throughout a client’s course of treatment. Your primary responsibilities will include:

1. Work with the team to assess clients to determine eligibility, need for service, the nature of the problem, and personalized program recommendations.
2. Work with the team to develop and implement an individualized treatment plan with the goal of improving psychological and physical functioning.
3. Lead individual therapy sessions with clients within the context of treatment programs and provide ongoing support throughout the client experience.
4. Document clients' progress on an ongoing basis and evaluate the extent to which outcomes have been achieved throughout the course of the program.
5. Coordinate care and communications among clients, mental healthcare providers (therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, primary care physicians), and the medical team.
6. Participate in research initiatives and the education of clients, staff, and the community through ongoing professional development.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Completion of a master's degree in one of the following disciplines: Social Work; Psychology; Marital & Family Therapy; Occupational Therapy or Registered Nursing program.
• Membership/license in the appropriate regulatory body that authorizes engaging in psychotherapy (ideally one that allows independent practice)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in individual therapy specifically focused on addressing common and complex mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, somatic disorders, and chronic pain, and trauma and stressor-related conditions.
• Trauma-informed care approach/training.
• Working knowledge of and demonstrated training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) model.
• Background in Motivational Interviewing, psychedelic-assisted therapies, mindfulness-based therapies, Somatic Experiencing, and similar modalities is a plus.
• Integrated, lived experiences that support clinical competencies are acknowledged and welcomed.
• Experience managing client flow and working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment a plus.

Important Qualities:

• A grounded, empathetic and warm presence
• A client-centered approach to care
• Impeccable listening and observational skill
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Experience with adversity and an active commitment to personal growth
• Confidence navigating alternate states of consciousness
• Knowledge of transpersonal states
• Understanding of the physical and psychological effects of psychedelics
• Passion for learning
• Excellent organization skills, highly proficient at managing multiple priorities
• Able to work well independently and within a team
• Solutions-oriented

The health center hours will primarily be 8am to 6pm M-F and Saturday 9-4, but evening shifts may also become available for those staff members interested in working these hours.

Compensation:

This is a full-time role with salary and benefits. In some cases, part-time therapists will be considered. Compensation will reflect experience and potential and will be agreed between the parties.

To apply send us the following:

1. Resume highlighting relevant work experience.
2. Covering letter telling us how your past work experience qualifies you for this role. Please ensure you tell us specifically why you believe you are a fit for this role.