Therapist (MSW RSW & RP)

At Shift Collab, we're a women-led, award-winning collective of over 100 Social Workers and Psychotherapists reshaping virtual mental health care across Canada. We're growing fast, and we're looking for therapists who want to be part of building something real. This is a contractor role.

A note up front: we're a gym, not a spa. You'll need to show up ready to engage. No waiting for things to happen. If that energy fits you, keep reading.

One more thing before you read on: this role requires availability during evenings and weekends. That's when our clients need us most, and it's a real part of the job.

Our Hiring Philosophy

Our organization is deeply committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We wholeheartedly welcome applications from women, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity, or gender expression. We are also committed to ensuring that each individual will have genuine, open, and unhindered access to employment opportunities within our company. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please let us know.

What This Role Actually Looks Like

We invest heavily in growing your caseload through marketing, client matching, and a strong referral engine. What we need from you is a partner in that effort: someone who shows up consistently, runs excellent Meet and Greet sessions, converts those into long-term clients, and builds the kind of trust that keeps people coming back. We do the heavy lifting on visibility and ops.

What We Handle, So You Don't Have To

Billing, scheduling, client intake admin, tech, EMR, and back-office support, all covered. Plus marketing initiatives that spotlight your specialties and bring clients your way. Your time goes to clinical work and client relationships.

What You'll Bring

• Strong Meet and Greet sessions that build trust and convert prospective clients into long-term care
• Consistent, high-quality care that retains clients over time
• Active partnership with our marketing team: your voice, your specialties, our reach
• A mindset that treats caseload growth as part of the job, not someone else's problem

Why Therapists Stay

• Flexibility with consistency. Set your own hours and work from home. Part-time starts at 10 hours/week, full-time at 20 hours. Enough to give clients reliable care and you a sustainable rhythm.
• A real community. Peer supervision, team meetings, and knowledge-sharing. Even fully remote, you won't feel like you're working alone.
• Marketing that actually moves the needle. We spotlight your specialties and bring clients to your door with your help. You meet them well and keep them coming back.
• Ongoing learning. Workshops, supervision, and expert-led PD so you stay sharp and current.
• Compensation that grows with you. Our fee-split model is structured so the more you build, the more you earn. Use our earnings calculator on the careers page to see what your caseload could look like.

Who Thrives Here

Therapists who:

• Deliver high-quality, accessible virtual care
• Excel at Meet and Greet sessions and know how to turn a first conversation into a strong therapeutic match
• Take retention seriously; clients feel cared for and stay
• See caseload growth as a shared effort and are ready to actively assist
• Are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to working with a diverse client base
• Are available evenings and weekends, when many clients need us most
• Want a long-term partnership.

What You Bring

• Master's in Social Work or Counselling Psychology, registered as an MSW RSW or RP
• 5+ years of post-licensure experience
• Professional liability insurance
• Reliable internet and a secure, private workspace
• Strong virtual therapy skills and comfort with telehealth platforms
• Specialized experience (e.g., trauma, perinatal, mood disorders, ADHD, gender-affirming care, relationships) and certification in evidence-based modalities
• Additional languages are a strong asset
• A genuine commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to working with a diverse client base
• You're looking for a long-term partnership
• Professional references and a Vulnerable Sector Check required for all successful candidates

Disclaimer

In accordance with Ontario's Employment Standards Act, we want to be transparent about our use of artificial intelligence in this hiring process. Shift Collab uses applicant tracking software (Workable) that may include AI-assisted features to help organize, parse, and rank applications. All hiring decisions, including screening, interviewing, and final selection, are made by members of our People & Operations team. AI is used to support our process, not to make decisions on our behalf.