Certified Hakomi Therapist

Renfrew Educational Services  is a not-for-profit, registered charity operating as an independent school. We are an acknowledged leader in program development for students with disabilities. For 52 years Renfrew has offered a wide range of programs and services to children and youth from Calgary and surrounding areas. Renfrew Educational Services is committed to providing inclusive and supportive educational environments for all children and youth.

Our mission is to empower children and youth with disabilities to reach their full potential through tailored educational programs and compassionate teaching. Please refer to the Renfrew Educational Services webpage: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). under the ‘Services & Programs’ for more information about the programs and services that Renfrew provides.
We are currently accepting applications for a permanent part-time  Certified Hakomi Therapist  to join our team immediately to support the various programs in our agency. Please note the annual schedule is 10.25 months ending June 30, 2026 this school year. We resume programming on August 25, 2026.
The ideal candidate will have experience in Hakomi Method and understanding of core principles such as mindfulness, non-violence, body-mind integration, and unity & organicity.
We

Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package, including RRSP matching.
Professional development and growth opportunities.
Safe, supportive and collaborative work environment.
Excellent mentorship and leadership
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and youth with disabilities and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

Work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to plan and carry out programs.
Enable and support learning for the youth and child and family members in the school, home and community.
Develop treatment goals to assist in determining therapeutic progress.
Review therapeutic interventions with parents and staff on a regular basis.
Supporting parents through parenting concerns and challenges, offering resources and strategies from a trauma-informed and strength-based perspective, and focused on parenting skills, decreasing risk factors, increasing protective factors and functional capacity.
Documentation/record keeping: record observations/complete progress notes, document direct/indirect time, write service summary reports or assessment reports, summarize recommendations and monthly kilometers
Reports and other client documentation.
Service planning and goal setting.
Client advocacy and follow-up services with other organizations/health care providers.
Consult with funders, partners in the community (as needed).
Ability to apply Hakomi Method core principles, including mindfulness, non-violence, body-mind integration, and unity & organicity, within practice.
Utilized mindfulness-based, present-moment awareness techniques to support children and youth in exploring emotions and behavioral patterns in a calm inner experience.
Integrate body-centered approaches by observing and working with physical sensations and nonverbal cues in therapy.
Facilitate gentle, experiential interventions to support insight, emotional processing, and self-awareness.
Support children and youth in identifying and understanding unconscious patterns shaped by past experiences, particularly in trauma-informed contexts.
Adapt Hakomi interventions to meet the developmental needs of children and youth.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to incorporate Hakomi strategies into treatment planning.
Qualifications   Master’s degree in Psychology; current registration and good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists.
Familiarity with the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists, Code of Professional Con duct, Principles…