Are you a registered Psychologist in Québec looking to redefine your practice in the heart of Montréal? Mentalzon is a premier platform dedicated to connecting skilled and compassionate psychologists with individuals, couples, and families seeking expert mental health support. We invite you to build or expand your independent practice on your own terms, harnessing the power of our platform to reach clients throughout Montréal and beyond. Whether you offer in-person sessions, telehealth services, or a hybrid model, Mentalzon provides the visibility and tools you need to thrive.

Join a forward-thinking community where you control your schedule, your rates, and your clinical approach. We handle the client reach, so you can focus on what you do best: providing exceptional psychological care to Montréal's vibrant, multicultural, and bilingual community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Psychotherapy & Counselling Services: Provide high-quality, evidence-based psychological services to individuals, couples, or families, consistent with your scope of practice as defined by the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ).
• Clinical Assessment & Treatment Planning: Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, formulate diagnoses where appropriate, and collaboratively develop tailored treatment plans that address client goals and needs.
• Clinical Documentation: Maintain meticulous, confidential, and timely client records in strict compliance with OPQ standards and all relevant Québec and Canadian privacy legislation (including PIPEDA and Law 25).
• Ethical & Legal Practice: Adhere rigorously to the Code of Ethics of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ), as well as all provincial and federal laws governing the practice of psychology and the delivery of health services.
• Practice Management: Independently manage all aspects of your client relationships, including scheduling, professional communication, and outlining your practice policies, confidentiality limits, and fee structure.
• Direct Fee Management: Establish your own professional fees for your services and manage billing and payments directly with your clients.

Requirements:

• Education: A Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Psychology from a recognized university.
• Registration: Crucially, you must be a registered member in good standing with the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ). This is a non-negotiable requirement.
• Right to Practice Independently: Your OPQ registration must permit you to practice autonomously without the need for clinical supervision.
• Experience: Proven post-registration experience in providing psychotherapy and psychological assessment.
• Telehealth Proficiency: If offering virtual services, you must be proficient with secure video conferencing platforms and knowledgeable about the best practices and provincial regulations for telehealth in Québec.
• Legal & Ethical Knowledge: A thorough understanding of the OPQ's professional code, standards of practice, and Québec's privacy laws (notably Law 25).
• Professional Liability Insurance: You must maintain active professional liability insurance that covers your practice in Québec.
• Bilingualism: Professional proficiency in both French and English is a significant asset for serving the diverse population of Montréal and is highly encouraged.

Skills:

• Exceptional clinical, assessment, and therapeutic intervention skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with an emphasis on empathy and building therapeutic alliance.
• High degree of professionalism, ethics, and cultural sensitivity.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development.

The Mentalzon Advantage: Your Practice, Your Terms

• Complete Autonomy: You are the expert. Maintain full control over your therapeutic modalities, client caseload, and practice philosophy.
• Flexible Scheduling: Design a schedule that fits your life. Offer as few or as many hours as you wish, whether you're building a full-time practice or supplementing your current work.
• Set Your Own Rates: You determine the value of your expertise. Set your own competitive fees for your professional services.
• Direct Client Payment: Clients pay you directly. Mentalzon does not take a commission or percentage of your session fees.
• Enhanced Visibility: Connect with a steady stream of potential clients actively seeking psychological support in Montréal through our platform's marketing and reach.
• No Start-Up Cost: Creating a professional profile and listing your practice on Mentalzon is free.
• Hybrid Practice Friendly: Seamlessly manage a practice that includes in-person sessions at your Montréal office and/or telehealth appointments.

How to Join Mentalzon:

1. Create Your Psychologist Profile: Register on our platform and build your profile, highlighting your OPQ registration, clinical experience, specializations, and therapeutic approach.
2. Upload Credentials: Submit your proof of identity and a document verifying your current, active registration with the OPQ.
3. Verification: Our team will quickly and confidentially review and verify your credentials.
4. Define Your Practice: Set your availability, list your services (in-person/telehealth), and establish your fee structure.
5. Connect and Care: Start receiving inquiries from potential clients and manage your practice with the freedom and autonomy you deserve.

Are you a registered Psychologist based in Montréal, ready to build a more flexible and rewarding practice? If you are dedicated to providing outstanding care and value your professional independence, register your profile on Mentalzon today and start connecting with clients in one of Canada's most dynamic cities.