Registered Psychologist or MSW Therapist -Independent ContractorJob Overview
Slade Counselling is a growing private counselling practice based in Calgary, Alberta, focused on providing high-quality, client centered therapy in a professional, supportive, and clinically thoughtful environment.
We are currently looking to bring on a registered psychologist or MSW-level therapist to support the continued growth of the practice. Haley currently has a full caseload, and while there may be opportunities to support referred or overflow clients, this role is primarily intended for a clinician who is motivated to build and maintain their own caseload within the Slade Counselling practice.
The successful clinician will have the opportunity to establish their own clinical focus and preferred client population. Depending on their experience and interests, this may include individual adults, couples, trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, or another defined area of practice.
This is a fully virtual role at this time, with the possibility of transitioning to in-person or hybrid work in the future as the practice continues to grow.
This opportunity is best suited for a therapist who is comfortable with the realities of private practice, including developing a caseload over time, building strong client relationships, maintaining consistent availability, and taking initiative in growing their clinical presence.
What We Offer
Slade Counselling offers:
- Flexibility in establishing your schedule within mutually agreed availability expectations
- The ability to choose your preferred areas of focus and client population
- A fully virtual practice model
- The potential to transition to in-person or hybrid work in the future
- A competitive contractor split
- Administrative and billing support
- A professional and client-focused practice environment
- Support from an established practice with an active client base
- Opportunities for referred or overflow clients when available
- The opportunity to grow with a developing and reputable counselling practice
Please note that client volume is not guaranteed. This role is intended for a clinician who is interested in actively building their own caseload while benefiting from the systems, administrative support, professional environment, and reputation of Slade Counselling.
Clinical Focus
The successful clinician will have the flexibility to establish a clinical focus that reflects their qualifications, experience, and professional interests.
Potential areas of focus may include:
- Individual adult counselling
- Couples counselling
- Trauma and PTSD
- Depression and mood-related concerns
- Anxiety and stress
- Grief and loss
- Relationship and attachment concerns
- Workplace stress and burnout
- Life transitions
- Other specialized areas supported by the clinician’s training and scope of practice
Any advertised specialization must be supported by appropriate education, training, supervision, and professional competence.
Role Details
This position may include a combination of:
- Providing therapy to referred or overflow clients when available
- Building and maintaining an independent client caseload over time
- Establishing a defined area of clinical focus
- Managing your schedule and client availability within agreed practice expectations
- Providing high-quality, ethical, and professional counselling services
- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Supporting meaningful long-term client outcomes through evidence-based and client-centered care
- Contributing to the continued growth and professional reputation of the practice
This role is best suited for someone who is self-motivated, reliable, professional, and comfortable with the entrepreneurial nature of private practice.
Availability Expectations
As consistency and accessibility are important to building and maintaining a caseload, the successful contractor must be able to provide regular, recurring availability.
Contractors will retain flexibility in determining the specific hours they offer; however, they will be expected to:
- Maintain agreed-upon weekly availability
- Offer appointment availability on at least two separate days each week
- Avoid limiting their availability to only one day per week
- Maintain a reasonably consistent schedule so clients can access recurring appointments
- Provide reasonable notice before making significant changes to their regular availability
- Communicate planned absences and extended time away in advance
- Maintain sufficient availability to responsibly support the clients they accept
The specific availability commitment will be mutually agreed upon before the contractor begins accepting clients.
Responsibilities
- Provide virtual therapy to clients within your professional competence and chosen area of practice
- Complete intake assessments, treatment planning, progress notes, and ongoing clinical documentation
- Develop strong and professional therapeutic relationships
- Use evidence-based, trauma-informed, and client-centered approaches
- Maintain timely and professional communication with clients and the practice
- Manage caseload and scheduling responsibilities independently
- Practice within all ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements applicable to your designation
- Participate in consultation or supervision when required or clinically appropriate
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and client confidentiality
- Support the continued growth and reputation of Slade Counselling through professionalism, reliability, and quality care
Registration Requirements
Applicants must hold one of the following qualifications in Alberta:
- Registered Psychologist in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists
- Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work and appropriate clinical counselling experience
Applicants must be fully registered and authorized to practise independently within the scope of services they intend to provide.
We are not currently considering provisional psychologists or applicants whose primary designation is Canadian Certified Counsellor.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience working with adults and/or couples in a private-practice or clinical environment
- A clearly defined area of clinical interest or specialization
- Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship dynamics
- Training in evidence-based modalities such as ART, EMDR, CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, or other appropriate approaches
- The training and competence required to work with their chosen client population
- The ability to manage a caseload independently, including treatment planning and documentation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong therapeutic rapport-building abilities
- A high level of professionalism, discretion, reliability, and ethical judgment
- Comfort providing virtual counselling services
- Motivation to build and maintain their own client caseload
- The ability to maintain consistent weekly availability
Contractor Requirements
This is a subcontractor and independent-contractor position.
The successful contractor must:
- Carry valid professional liability insurance
- Maintain active registration and good standing with their professional regulatory body
- Maintain any supervision or clinical consultation required for their designation and areas of practice
- Be responsible for maintaining registration, continuing education, professional competence, and regulatory compliance
- Maintain any business registrations, municipal approvals, permits, or licences required based on where they operate
- Be responsible for their own tax, accounting, and independent-business obligations
- Have a secure, private, and confidential location from which to provide virtual therapy
- Use appropriate technology to deliver virtual sessions professionally and securely
- Maintain reliable internet, audio, and video capabilities
- Follow Slade Counselling’s documentation, privacy, scheduling, billing, and client-service standards
- Enter into a written independent-contractor agreement before accepting clients
About Slade Counselling
Slade Counselling is committed to providing thoughtful, professional, and client-centered therapy. Our practice values strong therapeutic relationships, ethical care, clinical quality, and meaningful long-term outcomes for clients.
We are looking for a clinician who is clinically capable, self-motivated, professional, reliable, and interested in growing with the practice over time.
This is a strong opportunity for a registered psychologist or MSW-level therapist who wants to develop a defined area of practice and build their own caseload within a supportive private-practice environment, with the possibility of receiving referred or overflow clients as the practice continues to grow.
Pay: $100.00-$150.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10.0 – 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
