Social Worker (Master Of Social Work only)

at  Luminare Counselling

Are you a compassionate and skilled Registered Social Worker/Therapist (Master’s Level) seeking a fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals, families, and couples? Look no further! Luminare Counselling is excited to offer a flexible and rewarding position as a Virtual Therapist.
At Luminare Counselling, we understand the challenges and complexities that come with running a private practice. That’s why we’ve created a Virtual Associate role that allows you to focus on what you love most—providing exceptional therapy and supporting your clients—without the added stress of marketing and administrative responsibilities. As a virtual associate therapist at Luminare Counselling, you’ll benefit from our comprehensive marketing efforts, client acquisition strategies, and efficient practice management, freeing you to fully immerse yourself in the therapeutic process.
By joining our team at Luminare Counselling, you’ll experience the advantages of a supportive work environment, collaboration with experienced professionals, and the freedom to concentrate on making a meaningful difference in the lives of your clients.
Luminare Counselling specializes in individual, family, and couples counselling, with a firm belief in the power of building strong and authentic relationships to facilitate healing and growth.
Job Description:
As a Virtual Associate Therapist, you will play a vital role in helping our clients navigate their mental health challenges, fostering positive change, and promoting overall well-being. Through our virtual platform, you will conduct individual, family, and couples counselling sessions, ensuring that our clients receive the support they need from the comfort of their own homes.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct virtual counselling sessions for individuals, couples, and families, providing empathetic and evidence-based interventions.
• Collaborate with clients to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs and goals.
• Utilize excellent communication, problem-solving, collaboration, cultural competency, interpersonal, self-care, time management, and organizational skills.
• Employ a strength-based approach to empower clients and help them develop coping strategies and life skills.
• Stay invested in growing with and promoting Luminare Counselling.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records, ensuring compliance with ethical and legal guidelines.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest research and therapeutic techniques to continuously enhance your professional skills.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other professionals, such as psychologists, psychiatrists, and educators, to provide comprehensive care when necessary.
• Possess professional liability insurance.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• A valid registration as a Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSSW).
• Experience in individual, family, and couples counselling, with a strong background in evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
• Experience with EMDR, Gottman Method, DBT, or EFT is an asset.
• Excellent virtual communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport and build trusting relationships with clients.
• Flexibility to accommodate evening and weekend appointments, catering to our clients’ scheduling needs.
• Experience working with children and adolescents is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
• Willing to market yourself if needed and grow with the practice
• Prior experience and interest in running therapy groups is a plus.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and a willingness to embrace new therapeutic approaches.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to join a growing, dynamic and supportive team
• Flexible working hours, including evening and weekend sessions, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.
• A virtual practice setup that provides convenience and accessibility for both therapists and clients.
• The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals, families, and couples, empowering them to achieve meaningful change.
• The opportunity to run therapy groups, if interested.

How to Apply:
If you are a passionate and dedicated Registered Social Worker seeking a rewarding position in a virtual private practice, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, along with a cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you believe you would be an excellent fit for our team. Please include any experience or interest in working with children,teens, running therapy groups, and proficiency in EMDR, Gottman Method, DBT, or EFT.
Email: info@luminarecounselling.com
Website: www.luminarecounselling.com
Note: Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.
Join our team today and embark on a fulfilling journey, making a real difference in the lives of those who need it the most!
Job Type: Freelance
Pay: $90.00-$110.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Remote
Application deadline: 2025-02-1

• Conduct virtual counselling sessions for individuals, couples, and families, providing empathetic and evidence-based interventions.
• Collaborate with clients to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs and goals.
• Utilize excellent communication, problem-solving, collaboration, cultural competency, interpersonal, self-care, time management, and organizational skills.
• Employ a strength-based approach to empower clients and help them develop coping strategies and life skills.
• Stay invested in growing with and promoting Luminare Counselling.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records, ensuring compliance with ethical and legal guidelines.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest research and therapeutic techniques to continuously enhance your professional skills.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other professionals, such as psychologists, psychiatrists, and educators, to provide comprehensive care when necessary.
• Possess professional liability insurance