HIRING: Associate Therapist – Ottawa, ON

Contractor Position | Full-Time Hours | Flexible Schedule | In-Person & Virtual Options

Mission

As a valued member of our clinical team, the Associate Therapist at Sarah Terwilligar & Associates Counselling & Psychotherapy (STACP) plays a key role in supporting our mission to help clients feel supported and move toward meaningful change. We are looking for a compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed therapist who is committed to delivering excellent clinical care within a warm and supportive group practice setting.

About the Role

We are seeking a Registered Psychotherapist, Social Worker, or RN Psychotherapist to join our Ottawa team as an Associate Therapist. This is a contractor position with full-time hours available. The associate may work both in-person (Ottawa office) and virtually.

This role is ideal for a therapist who is looking for the autonomy of private practice with the support, community, and infrastructure of a group practice. The role includes access to furnished office space, use of the Jane online platform, advertising and marketing, referrals, team meetings, and peer connection.

Core Responsibilities

- Provide individual, couple, and/or family therapy in accordance with your regulatory body's guidelines
- Maintain clinical documentation and manage client files
- Schedule/reschedule client appointments
- Manage your schedule using Jane software (training provided if needed)
- Communicate with clients as needed
- Maintain active registration and insurance
- Submit invoices for payment
- Participate in team communication and monthly meetings
- Uphold the ethical and professional standards of your college

You Are Someone Who:

- Is kind, honest, and ethical
- Enjoys both independent work and team collaboration
- Values continued learning and personal growth
- Demonstrates strong communication and time management skills




- Is open to working with a diverse caseload of clients and presenting concerns
- Is comfortable reaching out for support when needed
- Is looking for long-term work within a team

Requirements

- Registered and in good standing with CRPO, OCSWSSW, or CNO
- The Ideal Candidate will offer EMDR or an equivalent trauma-specific modality (preferred)
- Trauma-informed approach; Training in Trauma; openness to various modalities (e.g., CBT, EFT, EMDR, etc.)
- Eating Disorder Counselling experience (an asset)
- Comfortable working with a range of presenting issues
- Able to offer a range of availability, including daytime, evening, and/or weekend hours
- Minimum of 24 client sessions per week
- Professional liability insurance
- Clear criminal record check
- Able to start working with us in September 2026

Compensation

- Based on a fee-split model with STACP
- Typical compensation ranges from $99 – $135 per client session, depending on experience and format (in-person/virtual)

About STACP

Founded in 2018, Sarah Terwilligar & Associates Counselling & Psychotherapy is a thriving private practice serving clients in-person in Burlington and Ottawa, and virtually throughout Ontario. We offer therapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families for a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, postpartum challenges, grief, self-esteem, eating disorders, disordered eating, body image issues, and more.

Our team values authenticity, integrity, connection, and client-centred care. We aim to foster a collaborative, supportive, and growth-oriented professional workplace.

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $99.00-$135.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule

Application question(s):

- Which regulatory body are you registered and in good standing with: CRPO, OCSWSSW, or CNO?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON K2P 0W4

📌 Associate Therapist - Ottawa (Canada)
🏢 Sarah Terwilligar & Associates Counselling & Psychotherapy
📍 Canada