Associate Therapist — Registered Psychotherapist / RP (Qualifying) / Registered Social Worker Heart of Oak Psychotherapy | Oakville, Ontario Two independent contractor openings | November 2026 onboarding · December 2026 start ABOUT US Heart of Oak Psychotherapy is a warm, welcoming practice in Oakville offering individual, couples and family therapy, including premarital counselling. We're hiring two associate therapists with complementary strengths to join our team. Our therapy offices are located in a residential home in Oakville.

All sessions are by appointment only.

Our services support clients with:

- Anxiety and depression.
- Trauma and PTSD.
- OCD and intrusive thoughts.
- ADHD.
- Eating disorders, disordered eating and body image.
- Grief, loss and pet loss.
- Stress, burnout and life transitions.
- Self-esteem and confidence.
- School refusal and school avoidance.
- Relationships and dating. We work with preteens, teens, young adults and adults, including first responders and healthcare workers.

We offer therapy for men and LGBTQIA+ affirming care, alongside in-person, virtual, evening and weekend appointments. Our strongest current inquiries are for teens and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, eating disorders and school avoidance. You don't need expertise in every service we offer—we welcome applicants whose strengths complement our team.

Training and clinical experience working with children and preteens are a particularly strong asset. We're a friendly, fun-loving team who enjoy spending time together and usually organize an outing each season. Our therapists have access to an extensive shared Google Drive with client handouts and therapeutic resources, plus office games, drinks and fidget toys.

SCHEDULE AND CASELOAD We're hiring for two different in-person schedules:

- Opening one: Tuesdays and one weekend day in person.
- Opening two: Wednesdays and one weekend day in person.

Both positions require

- Availability for two evenings per week, which can fall within your agreed working days.
- Capacity to offer at least six sessions per clinical day, with breaks built into the schedule.
- An interest in building toward at least 12 sessions per week.



An optional third, virtual day may allow you to build toward 18 sessions per week. These are intended caseload targets, not guaranteed bookings or income. Onboarding will begin in November 2026, with a December 2026 clinical start, on a date agreed together.

COMPENSATION AND ARRANGEMENT - Independent contractor position.

- 60% therapist / 40% practice split.
- Our standard session fee is $160, providing $96 to the therapist per paid standard-fee session.
- Indeed's displayed $96/hour pay figure represents the therapist share of one paid standard-fee session.

Compensation is session-based, not a promise of pay for every hour worked.

- Offering sliding-scale sessions is optional and at the therapist's discretion; the split applies to the fee collected.
- The practice covers card-processing fees.
- We have a 48-hour cancellation policy, with enforcement at the treating therapist's discretion. WHAT THE PRACTICE PROVIDES - Client referrals and practice advertising.
- Practice-management software.
- Furnished therapy office space.
- Monthly group supervision.
- An extensive shared Google Drive with client handouts, therapeutic resources and clinical tools.
- Office resources and comforts, including games, drinks and fidget toys.
- A cooperative team and seasonal team outings. Therapists are responsible for arranging and paying for their own individual supervision, including any required by their regulatory college. WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR - A Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), or Registered Social Worker, registered and in good standing with the appropriate Ontario regulatory college and authorized to provide psychotherapy.
- Appropriate professional liability insurance.
- Training and clinical experience supporting teens and/or adults,



particularly in one or more of our main inquiry areas.
- For applicants offering eating-disorder treatment, relevant eating-disorder-specific training and clinical experience.
- A warm, professional and collaborative approach, with strong boundaries and a commitment to ethical, client-centred care.
- Comfort providing both in-person and virtual therapy.
- Ability to manage clinical documentation, communication and professional responsibilities independently.

QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must be comfortable providing in-person therapy from our offices located within the practice owner’s home in Oakville.

Experience supporting school avoidance is an asset. Training and clinical experience with children and preteens are a particularly strong asset. Neither is required of every applicant.

RESPONSIBILITIES - Provide assessment, treatment planning and psychotherapy within your training and scope of practice.

- Maintain timely clinical records and meet consent, confidentiality and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with caregivers, schools and other care providers when clinically appropriate and with the necessary consent.
- Participate in monthly group supervision and contribute to a supportive team environment.
- Attend a required three-hour social-media content session once every three months. This time is unpaid.

HOW TO APPLY Apply through Indeed with your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining: No need for a polished or formal cover letter—simple bullet points covering the details below are absolutely fine. We’re interested in getting to know you, not how pretty your application looks.

- Your registration status and relevant training.
- The client populations and concerns you work with.
- Whether you're applying for the Tuesday or Wednesday opening.
- Your weekend and evening availability.
- Your availability for November onboarding and a December start. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds. Accommodations are available on request throughout the recruitment process. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $96.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Associate Therapist — Registered Psychotherapist / RP (Qualifying) / Registered Social Worker (Oakville)
🏢 Heart of Oak Psychotherapy
📍 Oakville