Relational Therapist

Health Careers Manitoba

. Provide professional guidance to couples and families navigating interpersonal relationships .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeSelkirk • CanadaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in relational therapy and interpersonal relationship guidance, with a strong focus on evidence-based interventions and collaborative practice within mental health and addictions. Proficient in utilizing telehealth platforms and fostering effective communication and rapport with diverse individuals and families.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree In Marriage And Family TherapyClinical Practice In Relationship CounsellingActive Registration With Appropriate Registering BodyExperience In Program Planning And EvaluationProficiency In Telehealth And Virtual Platforms

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Hard Skills

Relational Therapy InterventionsClinical PracticeProgram PlanningEvaluation And DevelopmentPerson-Centered Treatment Planning

Soft Skills

Exceptional Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving AbilitiesTeam Building AbilitiesProactive Attitude Toward Professional Development

Tools & Technologies

Telehealth PlatformsVirtual Counselling Services

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Registration With Appropriate Registering BodyValid Manitoba Driver’s LicenseCriminal Record Check With Vulnerable Sector ScreeningAdult Abuse And Child Abuse Registry Checks

Industry Keywords

Mental HealthAddictionsInterpersonal RelationshipsEvidence-Based TherapyInter-Professional Practice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide professional guidance to couples and families navigating interpersonal relationships
Provide guidance and resources to foster healthy, respectful and fulfilling relationships
Help individuals identify challenges impacting interpersonal relationships
Support development of effective tools to enhance communication and mutual understanding
Deliver evidence-based relational therapy interventions within the mental health and addictions program
Work collaboratively with the Mental Health and Addictions management team
Promote and maintain excellence in relational therapy service delivery
Support the mission, vision and values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
Report to the Manager, Health Services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT) or Masters Family Therapy (MFT) required
Other relevant master’s degrees in a Health and Social Service related field, combined with direct clinical experience providing supervised relational therapy, will be considered
Active registration with the appropriate registering body, with proof required
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Minimum of two (2) years’ clinical practice providing specific relationship counselling or therapy
Experience working with multi-disciplinary staff and promoting inter-professional practice
Experience in program planning, evaluation and development
Demonstrated ability using telehealth and virtual platforms for counselling services
Demonstrated inter-professional collaborative team building abilities
Demonstrated ability to problem solve in complex situations
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build rapport
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families, groups and communities
Strong problem-solving abilities focused on person-centered treatment planning
Proactive attitude toward professional development and continuous learning
Valid Manitoba driver’s license
Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the position
Ability to communicate in more than one language considered an asset
Proficiency in both official languages essential for target and designated bilingual positions
Satisfactory pre-employment security check
Satisfactory employment record
Criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening required
Adult abuse and child abuse registry checks required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employment equity and workplace diversity support
Accessibility accommodations available on request
Voluntary Indigenous self-declaration opportunity as part of the application process