Job Overview:

The journey to parenthood can be filled with immense joy but also significant challenges. Perinatal mental health struggles are a common and critical issue affecting many women and birthing people. Momwell is a dedicated virtual platform offering specialized maternal mental health care designed to support individuals navigating this transformative life stage. We provide one-on-one therapy sessions, along with educational resources and a supportive community to help those trying to conceive, expecting, experiencing loss, or adjusting to motherhood. To expand our reach and impact, we are seeking compassionate and skilled mental health therapists to join our team.

Why Work with Us?

We understand the demanding nature of supporting clients through challenging life transitions. As such, we are committed to providing an environment where our therapists can thrive and grow professionally. We believe that by nurturing our therapists' well-being, we empower them to deliver exceptional care to our clients who often face complex emotional and mental health challenges.

Therefore, we:

• Offer Specialized Focus: We're dedicated to supporting the perinatal population and supporting the adjustment to parenthood
• Provide Personalized Plan: Your own personalized marketing plan and managed caseload for practice success.
• Offer Full Support: Our team handles the details so you can focus on clients, including care coordination, client support, end to end billing and tech support.
• Believe in Work-Life Balance: Remote work, flexible scheduling, and support for therapist-parents.
• Offer Strong Earning Potential: Competitive compensation package with income earning potential ranging from $40,000 to $110,000 annually based on hours worked and opportunities for growth.
• Offer Turnkey Practice: Full-service support providing everything you need to build a thriving practice.
• Offer Professional Growth: Opportunities for learning, peer support, and advanced certification.

What Are We Looking For?

The ideal candidate is dedicated, self-starting, and eager to learn. Through our platform and expert support, you will have the opportunity to specialize in perinatal or reproductive mental health.

The successful candidate:

• The ideal candidate is deeply passionate about supporting women and families during the transformative journey of parenthood. 
• They possess a strong commitment to cultural sensitivity and inclusivity, enabling them to build trusting therapeutic relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Adaptability and a growth mindset are essential as we embrace innovative approaches to virtual care. 
• A dedication to continuous learning, coupled with exceptional communication skills and a strong ethical compass, are fundamental to this role.
• Is comfortable with technology or willing to learn new an evolving technologies to facilitate patient-centered virtual care.
• Ideal candidates will thrive in our fast-paced, dynamic start-up environment, demonstrating flexibility, adaptability, and a passion for driving positive change

What is the Role?

The Virtual Maternal Mental Health Therapist will:

• Conduct comprehensive clinical evaluations and assessments of clients, including reviewing medical histories and formulating diagnoses.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for clients.
• Provide evidence-based, client-centered clinical care to individuals that aligns with the Momwell care model.
• Utilize client-reported data in session with patients (measurement-based care) to inform treatment plans.
• Monitor and adjust treatment plans as necessary based on clients’ progress or changing clinical needs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including in our electronic health record system, in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing mental health practice.
• Full-time (Appx. 25 hours per week) and Part-time positions (Appx. 10 hours per week) are available.
• Independent contract role
• All therapists connect with our team of therapists through team meetings, peer supervisions, and ongoing group chats.

Requirements:

• Valid and active mental health practitioner licence (MSW, RP) in Canadian province(s).
• Minimum of five years of experience as a fully licensed mental health practitioner.
• Private practice experience is a MUST!
• Ability to work independently in a 100% virtual environment.
• Experience working in women’s health or perinatal mental health
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on a client-centered care model.
• Proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR) systems and other healthcare software.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and upholding ethical standards.
• Willingness to obtain the Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) via Postpartum Support International.

Ideal Candidate Characteristics:

• Additional provincial licensures 
• Has strong technical skills and experience providing teletherapy on a virtual platform
• A flexible and curiosity-based approach to problem-solving
• Self-starter with a passion for women’s health
• Ability to work independently and problem-solve while participating in a team environment
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills