Associate Therapist (RP / RSW / RSSW)

Contract | In-Person in Stirling, ON | Evenings and Weekends

About Blue Collar Therapy

Blue Collar Therapy is a family-run private psychotherapy practice in Stirling, Ontario. We work with people who don’t often find their way to a therapist’s office, including tradespeople, farmers, first responders, athletes, couples and rural families. Many of our clients are coming to therapy for the first time, and some travel from as far as Ottawa for in-person sessions.

Our motto is “Real Support. Real Life,” and we bring that same down-to-earth approach to how we support our team. We are a small, close-knit practice where clinicians know the people running the business, have input into how things are done, and never have to manage difficult cases on their own.

As our practice continues to grow, we are looking for an Associate Therapist to join our team on a contract basis.

About the Role

Our therapists provide individualized, evidence-based therapy to adults, couples and families using a practical, straightforward and collaborative approach. Our primary client population is working-class men, couples and families from rural communities, although opportunities to work with other populations are available depending on your experience and interests.

Our admin team manages booking, intake, billing and client follow-up through Jane App, so you can focus your time on clinical work.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide individual, couples and family therapy based on your clinical training and areas of expertise
- Complete assessments, establish therapeutic goals and develop individualized treatment plans
- Apply evidence-based approaches to support clients with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, grief,



substance use and relationship challenges
- Build strong therapeutic relationships with clients who may be recent to or hesitant about therapy
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in Jane App
- Participate in bi-weekly clinical supervision and team case consultation
- Engage in ongoing professional development

Qualifications and Experience

Required Qualifications:

- Master’s degree in Counselling, Psychotherapy or Social Work (MSW), or a Social
- Service Work diploma with clinical psychotherapy training
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (RP or RP Qualifying) or the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (RSW or RSSW)
- Professional liability insurance
- Experience working with rural communities, or a demonstrated understanding of rural and working-class life
- Comfort with direct, plain-spoken conversation and a genuine interest in working with men, couples and families

Assets:

- Training in approaches such as CBT, DBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman
- Method, Solution-Focused Therapy or trauma-focused modalities
- Experience working with first responders, agricultural families or athletes
- Experience with substance use or anger-related concerns
- Experience using Jane App (training provided)

Availability and Work Expectations

- Contract position with a caseload of 10 to 15 clients




- Minimum of 2 days per week in person at our Stirling office
- Availability for evenings and weekends
- Ability to work independently while staying connected to the team

Who We’re Looking For

Beyond clinical qualifications, we are looking for someone who is:

- Grounded: Comfortable meeting clients where they are, without jargon
- Respectful: Approaches clients from all walks of life with empathy and curiosity
- Collaborative: Values consultation, open communication and shared learning
- Dependable: Organized and reliable in managing clinical responsibilities
- Growth-oriented: Motivated to keep developing clinical skills and contribute to growing practice

Why Join Blue Collar Therapy?

- $87 per hour
- A caseload matched to your clinical interests, with new consultations coming in every week
- Full administrative support for scheduling, intake, billing and follow-up
- Bi-weekly clinical supervision with an external supervisor, paid by the practice
- Support for professional development and specialized training
- A small, integrative team for consultation and support
- Free street parking and casual dress

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter to [email protected] In your cover letter, tell us about your clinical experience, your therapeutic approaches, and what draws you to working with rural and working-class clients.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews will begin immediately.

Pay: $87.00 per hour

Education: Social Services Worker, Social Worker, Masters of Social Work

Work Location: In person, Stirling, ON

Pay: $87.00 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Associate Therapist (Stirling)
🏢 Blue Collar Therapy
📍 Stirling