Are you driven by the desire to positively impact individuals' lives through mental health support? We invite you to join our dynamic team as a Shift Therapist and become an integral part of an award winning virtual practice led by women.

As an independent contractor, you'll collaborate with a dedicated team of over 100 Social Workers and Psychotherapists spread across Canada, all united in our commitment to providing unparalleled mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual intake assessments to understand client's needs, concerns, and goals.
• Develop personalized treatment plans using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
• Provide virtual counselling and psychotherapy sessions, prioritizing confidentiality and ethical guidelines.
• Engage in rapport-building with clients both during and outside of sessions by sharing homework, researching resources and writing personalized emails and cards.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals to ensure holistic client support.
• Monitor and adjust treatment plans based on client progress, utilizing feedback and outcome measures.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of client interactions and progress notes using Jane.
• Actively participate in supervision sessions and team meetings for knowledge sharing and skill enhancement.
• Stay informed about current research, trends, and best practices through continuous education and professional development.
• Stay up-to-date with your college and associations registration and licensing standards of practice and guidelines.

Requirements

• Hold a master's-level degree in social work or psychotherapy.
• Registration as an RSW, or RP.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-licensure experience in or psychotherapy, preferably in a virtual or telehealth setting.
• Individual professional liability insurance.
• Proficiency in conducting virtual therapy sessions using secure telehealth platforms.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an emphasis on cultural competence, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Reliable internet connection and a private, secure workspace conducive to virtual therapy sessions.

Nice to have

• Experience in specific populations or presenting concerns (e.g., trauma, substance abuse, mood disorders, or relationship issues).
• Training or certification in evidence-based modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, IFS or EMDR ).
• Experience with crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning.
• Familiarity with EHR systems and telehealth platforms for documentation and billing.
• Ability to communicate and provide therapy in additional languages is considered an asset.

Join us in making a positive impact on the mental well-being of individuals across the nation. If you're passionate about mental health and ready to contribute to our innovative approach to therapy.