Maple Therapist/Thérapeute Maple (Bilingual)

Shift Collab • Ottawa, ON

1d • Remote

About The Position

Shift Collab is seeking bilingual therapists to join their network and provide virtual mental health care across Canada through the Maple platform. This is an independent contractor role requiring flexible, week-to-week availability for both on-demand and scheduled therapy sessions. The organization is committed to equity and diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Therapists will support clients with a range of concerns including mood disorders, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, work or school stress, and life transitions.

Requirements

• Bilingual and able to offer psychotherapy in both English and French (required)
• Registered as an MSW RSW or RP in Ontario and/or Quebec, with the ability to see clients in other provinces and territories, or willingness to register in additional provinces
• Master's-level degree in Social Work or Psychotherapy
• 2+ years of post-licensure experience providing individual therapy to adults
• Minimum 12 hours of availability per week on a consistent schedule
• Individual professional liability insurance
• Proficiency with virtual therapy platforms and secure telehealth tools
• Reliable internet and a private, secure workspace
• Professional references and a Vulnerable Sector Check (required for all successful candidates)

Nice To Haves

• See quality care as the standard, not the ceiling
• Want a long-term partnership built on trust, clinical autonomy, and meaningful work
• Looking to supplement your existing income with flexible, client-focused work
• Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in your practice

Responsibilities

• Deliver two types of sessions each week, for a total of 12 hours of availability.
• Pick up on-demand sessions between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. EST, seven days a week, for up to 6 hours per week based on demand.
• Allocate 6 hours per week in the Maple calendar for scheduled sessions where clients can book directly through the app.
• Support clients across a range of presenting concerns, including mood disorders, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, work or school stress, and life transitions.
• Build rapport quickly, earn client trust, and support retention from the first session forward.
• Show up consistently for on-demand sessions alongside scheduled hours.
• Bring strong clinical judgment and expertise to every session.
• Work with clients across the lifespan, aged 14 and up.
• Practice independently and problem-solve without supervision.
• Adhere to program requirements and Shift Collab guidelines.

Benefits

• Flexible, week-to-week scheduling that works around your existing practice
• A competitive per-session rate, shared during the interview process
• Access to a steady stream of clients through the Maple platform
• A supportive, women-led collective that values your clinical voice
• Platform orientation and setup support so you can hit the ground running
• Billing, admin, and back-office support handled for you
• A long-term partnership with a team that takes quality care seriously
• An accessible point of contact on our Clinical and People & Operations team throughout your time with us

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level