Job Description

Salary:

Mental Health Therapist (Self-Employed/Contractor)

About Us

Lemon and Oak Counseling is a new private practice that is a community-focused mental health and wellness practice located on urban reserve land in Saskatoon. We are committed to providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed care that supports the mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of individuals, families, and the broader community.

We value respect, relationship-building, and the integration of Indigenous perspectives alongside evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Mental Health Therapist to join our growing team. The successful candidate will provide counselling services to diverse clients, with an emphasis on culturally safe and inclusive care for Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals and communities.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual, couple, and/or family counselling services (No group services at this time).
Conduct client assessments, treatment planning, and progress documentation
Apply trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based approaches
Collaborate with community partners, Elders, and support services when appropriate
Maintain confidential and accurate client records
Participate in team meetings and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

Bachelor/Masters degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or a related field
Registration in good standing with a recognized regulatory body (e.g., provincial college)
Experience working with Indigenous populations is strongly preferred
Knowledge of intergenerational trauma, colonial impacts, and culturally grounded healing practices
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Assets

Training in specific modalities (e.g., CBT, EMDR, somatic therapies, narrative therapy)
Experience working in community-based or rural/remote settings
Knowledge of local Indigenous cultures, languages, or traditions
Willingness to engage with Elders and participate in cultural learning

What We Offer

Flexible scheduling options
Competitive compensation (60/40 percentage split) Note: individuals who meet eligibility criteria under applicable legislations (e.g.: the Indian Act) may qualify for certain tax exemptions.
Supportive, values-driven work environment
Opportunities for cultural learning and professional growth
Access to office space, office furniture, internet, software and programs, reception services/waiting area, advertising/promotional materials, billing and administrative support

Commitment to Equity

We strongly encourage applications from First Nations, Mtis, Inuit and Non-Indigenous candidates. We are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that respects Indigenous knowledge, traditions, and ways of healing.

Lemon and Oak Counseling

Open Positions

Counsellor/Therapist/Psychologist