Couples and Relationship Therapist

*Experienced Mental Health Therapist | Couples & Relationship Therapy Focus*

_Because finding the right therapist matters. And so does finding the right team._

We're Looking for the Right Fit

At RWC Counselling & Psychology, we're growing intentionally, and we're looking for an experienced *Couples & Relationship Therapist* who genuinely loves the work of helping people navigate relationships.

Someone who understands that couples therapy is about much more than teaching communication skills. It's about understanding patterns, attachment, emotional safety, accountability, trust, connection, and the complicated ways two people can love each other while struggling to understand one another.

We're looking for a clinician who feels passionate about this work. Someone who can sit with two people in distress, recognize what's happening beneath the conflict, and help them move toward greater clarity, understanding, and meaningful change.

*We are particularly interested in clinicians who have a strong desire to deepen their expertise in couples therapy, betrayal recovery, and relationship transitions. Experience or training in discernment counselling would be a wonderful asset. *

Just as importantly, we're looking for someone who wants to grow _with_ RWC.

We're not simply looking to fill a position. We're looking for a dedicated team member who wants to build their clinical practice, contribute to our collaborative culture, and be part of the long-term growth of RWC Counselling & Psychology.

About RWC Counselling & Psychology

RWC is a growing multidisciplinary counselling and psychology practice in Calgary, Alberta.

We believe exceptional therapy is grounded in strong clinical knowledge, compassion, curiosity, accountability, and genuine human connection.

Our team supports individuals, couples, families, children, and youth across a range of mental health and relationship concerns.

Couples and relationship therapy are central to our clinical identity, and we're continuing to strengthen our services in relationship repair, betrayal recovery, discernment, and relational wellness.

We believe clinicians do their best work when they feel supported, respected, challenged to grow, and connected to the people they work alongside.

We value autonomy, but we also believe in collaboration.

We value clinical expertise, but we also believe there's always more to learn.

And we take our work seriously without believing we need to take ourselves too seriously.

*We're building a team of clinicians who want to do meaningful work, support one another, and grow together.*

The Role

As a Couples & Relationship Therapist at RWC, you will develop and maintain a clinical caseload with a significant focus on couples and relationship therapy.

You'll support couples experiencing a range of relational challenges, including:

* Recurring conflict and communication breakdowns
* Emotional disconnection and loss of intimacy
* Attachment injuries and relationship distress
* Infidelity, betrayal, and rebuilding trust
* Difficulties with accountability, vulnerability, and emotional regulation
* Relationship transitions and significant life changes
* Uncertainty about remaining in or leaving a relationship
* Separation and relationship decision-making
* Rebuilding emotional safety and connection

You may also provide individual therapy within your areas of clinical competence, including support for anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, burnout, grief, and relationship concerns.

Couples Therapy Is More Than Communication Skills

We are looking for someone who understands the depth and complexity of couples work.

A therapist who can recognize the cycle beneath the argument rather than getting caught up in deciding who is right.

Someone who understands that accountability and compassion can exist in the same room.

Someone who can remain grounded when emotions escalate, hold a balanced therapeutic alliance, and recognize when safety, stabilization, or further assessment must come before relationship repair.

We value clinicians who are curious about the _why_ behind relationship patterns and who can support couples in developing greater emotional awareness, responsibility, connection, and change.

Clinical Responsibilities

As part of the RWC team, you will:

* Provide high-quality, ethical, evidence-informed therapy to couples and individual clients.
* Complete clinical assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing evaluation.
* Identify relational patterns, attachment dynamics, and recurring conflict cycles.
* Support couples with emotional regulation, accountability, communication, repair, and reconnection.
* Maintain appropriate therapeutic boundaries and balanced clinical relationships.
* Recognize clinical risk, safety concerns, and situations requiring consultation or referral.
* Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
* Practise within your professional scope of competence.
* Collaborate with colleagues and participate in clinical consultation when appropriate.
* Uphold the professional and ethical standards of RWC Counselling & Psychology.

Qualifications

*Required*

* Master's degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related mental health discipline.
* Current registration or eligibility to practise in Alberta as a Registered Psychologist, Provisional Psychologist, or Registered Social Worker with a relevant master's degree.
* Existing training and clinical experience providing couples and relationship therapy.
* Strong understanding of ethical practice, confidentiality, informed consent, risk assessment, and professional documentation.
* Professional liability insurance.
* Ability to provide in-person counselling at our Calgary clinic.
* Ability to maintain a consistent caseload of at least *10 client sessions per week*, with the intention of building a sustainable practice.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development and clinical excellence.
* Genuine interest in becoming an engaged, contributing member of the RWC team.

*Preferred Training & Experience*

We would especially love to hear from clinicians with training or experience in:

* Gottman Method Couples Therapy
* Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
* Attachment-based couples therapy
* Relational Life Therapy (RLT)
* Internal Family Systems (IFS)
* Betrayal and infidelity recovery
* Discernment counselling
* Trauma-informed relational therapy
* Neurodiverse relationships
* EMDR or Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

You do not need training in every approach listed.

We're much more interested in clinicians who have a solid foundation in couples therapy, are thoughtful about their clinical work, and are genuinely invested in continued learning.

*The right fit for RWC is someone who:*

* Has a genuine passion for couples and relationship therapy.
* Is dedicated to developing a strong, consistent clinical practice.
* Wants to build a long-term professional relationship with RWC.
* Values collaboration, consultation, and shared learning.
* Is open to feedback and continued professional development.
* Takes initiative and responsibility for their clinical growth.
* Understands the importance of client experience, continuity of care, and professional consistency.
* Contributes positively to team culture.
* Is excited about growing alongside a clinic that is continuing to develop new services and opportunities.

We're looking for commitment, not perfection.

*Who Will Thrive at RWC?*

You'll likely feel at home here if you:

* Love couples therapy, even when the work gets messy.
* Can sit with conflict, emotional intensity, and uncertainty without feeling the need to immediately fix everything.
* Understand that relationships are complicated and people rarely fit neatly into categories of right and wrong.
* Can compassionately challenge clients while maintaining a strong therapeutic alliance.
* Believe in accountability without shame.
* Are curious, reflective, and open to different clinical perspectives.
* Enjoy learning from other clinicians and sharing your own knowledge.
* Want autonomy while still feeling connected to a supportive team.
* Care about the quality of your clinical work and the experience of the clients you support.
* Are genuinely excited about being part of something that is growing.

*We're looking for someone who is not only a strong clinician, but also a genuinely wonderfully imperfect human who cares about the people they work with and the team they're part of.*

Why Join RWC?

We're intentionally building a practice where clinicians can develop meaningful careers, deepen their areas of specialization, and feel connected to a team that values both professional excellence and human connection.

As part of RWC, you'll have access to:

* Flexible scheduling
* Hybrid work opportunities
* A collaborative multidisciplinary clinical team
* Clinical consultation and professional support
* Administrative and booking support
* An established referral network
* Opportunities for continued professional development
* Opportunities to expand your specialization in couples and relationship therapy
* Potential involvement in future workshops, groups, educational programs, and clinic initiatives
* Team events and opportunities for connection
* On-site parking

As RWC continues to grow, we want our clinicians to have opportunities to grow professionally alongside it.

Interested in Joining RWC?

*We believe the right fit matters in therapy. We believe it matters just as much when building a team.*

If you're an experienced couples therapist who loves relationship work, wants to continue developing your expertise, and is looking for a clinical home where you can contribute, collaborate, and grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your *resume and cover letter* to:

*[email protected]*

In your cover letter, we'd love to learn about:

* Your experience and training in couples and relationship therapy.
* Your interest or experience in betrayal recovery and discernment counselling.
* What draws you to working with couples.
* Why RWC feels like the right professional fit for you.
* How you envision growing your clinical practice as part of our team.

*RWC Counselling & Psychology*

Calgary, Alberta

*Work Location:* Hybrid in-person services required in Calgary, AB.

_We're not just growing our team. We're building a team that wants to grow together._

Pay: $100.00-$140.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 25.0 per week

Benefits:
* Flexible schedule
* On-site parking
* Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB