Launch your career in private practice with us!

We’re now recruiting Registered Social Workers new to private practice for our paid externship program launching this September.

Program Highlights:

  • 6 month program, with employment opportunities available upon successful completion.

  • Opportunity for new graduates and experienced social workers to branch out into private practice with additional support and training.

  • Part-time to start with the possibility to grow into full time role.

  • Providing individual psychotherapy to children, youth and adults presenting with a diversity of concerns.

  • Competitive compensation starting at $80 (MSW) per session and increasing to $90 per session upon completion of the 6-month program.

  • 4 hours per month of clinical supervision (individual and group).

  • Learn to apply leading trauma informed interventions and discover your unique social work psychotherapy praxis.

  • Monthly lunch and learn series.

  • Supportive team environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and clinical consultation.

  • Facilitated peer mentorship with a colleague already established in private practice.

Interested? Let’s discuss it! Send us your resume and cover letter.

This role is an opportunity for new graduates as well as experienced social workers new to private practice to transition into private practice in a supportive environment.

What we have to offer:

  • Hybrid work environment including work onsite at least one day per week with additional time working from home

  • Flexible scheduling

  • Sponsored professional development

  • Individual and group supervision (at least 4 hours per month)

  • Peer mentorship

  • Robust administrative and clinical support

  • Opportunity to participate in the practice and research of novel mental health interventions (including psychedelic assisted psychotherapy)

Qualities we're looking for:

  • Enthusiastic team player interested in being a part of a community of practice

  • Prior experience with children and youth

  • Passionate about systemic change and anti-oppressive practice

  • LGBTQIA+ affirming and knowledgeable or willing to learn

  • Committed to lifelong learning and professional growth as part of an interdisciplinary team

Minimum Qualifications:

  • MSW preferred; will consider BSW candidates with at least 3 years post-graduate experience

  • Registered Social Worker with OCSWSSW

  • Legally entitled to work in Canada

  • Willingness to obtain and provide evidence of 2+ million dollars in professional liability insurance

Other Assets:

  • Trained or pursuing training in at least 1 of the following trauma informed psychotherapy models: IFS, Somatic Experiencing (SE), Sensorimotor, NARM, Brainspotting, EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Narrative Therapy or AEDP

  • Training and experience in couples and/or family counselling

Please note: We are invested in building a team that reflects the diversity of the clients we serve and strongly encourage applications from equity deserving groups including Black, Indigenous, Trans, Queer, Dis/abled and Autistic communities. If you require accommodation in the hiring process please contact us.