Psychotherapist & Pastoral Support Worker

Job Title: Psychotherapist & Pastoral Support Worker
Reports To: Visionary Committee & Session
Start Date: To Be Determined

We are seeking a devoted, clinically trained Psychotherapist & Pastoral Support Worker to join our congregation and serve the broader community. This role uniquely combines therapeutic care, group facilitation, and pastoral leadership – integrating faith with mental and emotional well‑being.

Key Responsibilities

• Therapeutic & Clinical Support
• Provide psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families as appropriate
• Facilitate group therapy sessions focused on healing, resilience, and spiritual growth.
• Integrate faith‑based perspectives with sound therapeutic practices.
• Community & Congregational Engagement
• Build strong relationships within the congregation and local community.
• Develop programs that promote mental, emotional, and spiritual well‑being.
• Collaborate with session, external partners, members and adherence to support holistic care.
• Refer individuals to community partners if the work is outside the scope of the position.

Pastoral & Spiritual Leadership

• Preach and teach the Gospel with a strong foundation in Christian Reformed Theology.
• Lead worship services approximately twice a month.
• Offer spiritual direction and pastoral counselling as required
• Encourage reflection and application of biblical principles in personal growth.

Scope & Work Structure

• The role includes autonomy in managing a therapy caseload, within agreed guidelines and oversight.
• Coordination with the session, Visionary Committee, and external collaborators will be essential.
• Work hours may vary; over a two‑week period, commitment may reach up to 75 hours, with scheduling flexibility as operational needs require.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychospiritual Studies or equivalent.
• Training and experience in group therapy facilitation.
• Demonstrate beliefs and practices consistent with those of the Presbyterian Church of Canada.
• Strong Christian faith.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate faith and mental health practices.
• Licensed or registered psychotherapist (or eligible for registration.
• Operates out of a personal theology consistent with a christian reform tradition.

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Sense of Calling – Deeply rooted in faith, prayer, and discernment.
• Communication- Strong written and verbal communication.
• Empathy – Understand and validate experiences to build trust.
• Active Listener – Approachable, empathetic, and able to hold space for others.
• Therapeutic – Sensitive to mental health needs and trauma‑informed.
• Relationship Building – Build and maintain relationships across diverse backgrounds.
• Ethical & Trustworthiness – Act in good faith, build and honour client trust, maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity.
• Creativity- Able to design engaging, meaningful worship, and therapy experiences.
• Collaboration – Works well with leadership team members, and community partners.
• Flexibility – Hours of work can be up to 75 hours bi‑weekly; however, hours of work will be decided based on operational needs.
• Technical – Create reports and presentations to support case management, and worship services.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in both clinical therapeutic settings and church ministry contexts.
• Experience working with individuals undergoing life transitions (grief, vocational change, faith crises, relational stress, etc.).

Compensation & Benefits

• $85,000+ per annum based on market reference, experience and qualifications.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Resource support.

Application Process

If interested in applying, please provide your cover letter and resume, to [email protected]