Registered Social Worker

Job types: Contract position with flexibility to build between 10–25 clinical hours per week

Salary: Ranging from $90-108 per hour (Compensation per direct client hour)

Are you a dedicated and compassionate therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives? Join our expanding team at Inner Trailheads! We guide individuals (16+) from a state of stuckness or distress to a place of healing, personal growth, and self-discovery. Our counseling and coaching practice is committed to moving beyond symptom management to fostering lasting change.

At Inner Trailheads, we understand that transformation comes from addressing the root causes. We specialize in a person-centered approach that combines evidence-based practices with the radical pragmatism to best serve our clients. Our team is committed to helping clients break free from patterns that keep them stuck, heal trauma, and build a deeper connection to themselves and others.

As we build our dream team, our aim is to have therapists that reflect our community. Folks that come from various backgrounds (sexual orientation, genders, SES, spirituality, age, neurodiversity, etc.) are encouraged to apply.

What we offer

- A supportive team environment that values personal and professional growth.
- Versatile working hours, with the option to create your own work schedule either in person or virtually, ranging from 10 to 25 clinical hours per week.
- Competitive compensation per direct client hour, with the starting pay range at $80 per clinical hour with potential for negotiation based on specialization and experience.
- Individual and peer consultation, as well as opportunities for ongoing learning and growth.




- Support to get started in private practice, including referrals, marketing, office space, documentation software (Jane App).

Minimum Qualifications:
- Master degree in Social Work (MSW) in good standing with the OCSWSSW
- At least 2 years postgraduate experience in a role providing psychotherapy to individuals or groups
- Post-graduate training in at least one bottom-up approach to trauma centered therapy (IFS, SE, AEDP or EMDR)
- Familiarity with other evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT and Narrative therapy.
- Ability to work evenings (in-person and/or virtually)
- Warmth and strong interpersonal skills for building therapeutic and collegial relationships.
- Ability to acquire your own personal liability insurance.
- Neurodivergence affirming, queer and trans affirming, and anti-racist in orientation

Additional Strengths:
- While the role is hybrid (offering either in-person or virtual sessions with clients), preference will be given to those that are within commuting distance to the Waterloo Region.
- Proficiency in case conceptualization, client-centered treatment planning and clear progress notes, while also remaining adaptable to clients’ needs.
- Dedicated to personal and professional growth to deepen your knowledge and experience your own therapeutic healing.
- Couples therapy training (Imago, Gottman, and/or IFIO) and a passion for helping partners strengthen connection, communication, and relational resilience.
- Previous training, personal experience or interest in psychedelic assisted psychotherapy.
- Interest in securing a long-term position within a growing team.

Explore the opportunity and apply today: https://innertrailheads.com/join-our-team/

📌 Social Worker (Waterloo)
🏢 Inner Trailheads Counselling and Coaching Services
📍 Waterloo