Registered Psychotherapist / Registered Social Worker (Contractor)

Registered Psychotherapist / Registered Social Worker (Contractor)

Child, Teen & Family Therapy – Waterloo and Kitchener locations

At Bloom Child and Family Therapy, we believe that meaningful change happens in the context of safe, attuned relationships. Our work is grounded in connection, curiosity, and a deep respect for the experiences that children, teens, and families carry.

Bloom was created as a space where young people and their caregivers can feel understood, supported, and empowered and where clinicians can do thoughtful, growth-oriented work in a collaborative and caring environment.

We are currently inviting applications from Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Social Workers to join our team as independent contractors.

The Opportunity

This is a part-time, in-person contractor role (10-24 direct client hours per week) based in Waterloo or Kitchener, Ontario with the flexibility to grow your caseload over time.

We’re looking for clinicians who are not only skilled, but who feel genuinely called to this work; those who value connection, creativity, and continued learning in a group practice environment.

Ideal Clinicians Are

A Bloom Clinician is a warm, thoughtful clinician who:

• Feels passionate about supporting children, teens, and families
• Brings curiosity and depth to understanding each client’s story
• Values relationship-based, developmentally informed care
• Is committed to ongoing growth both personally and professionally
• Enjoys being part of a collaborative, down-to-earth team

What You’ll Do

• Provide therapy to children, adolescents, and/or families
• Create thoughtful, individualized treatment plans
• Maintain timely and professional clinical documentation
• Collaborate with colleagues when appropriate
• Engage in ongoing learning and consultation

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Psychotherapy, or a related field
• Registered and in good standing with CRPO or OCSWSSW
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience (private practice an asset)
• Experience working with children, teens, and/or families
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Availability for some evening and/or weekend hours

Assets

We value clinicians with additional training in

• Play therapy (directive and/or non-directive)
• Expressive therapies (art, music, movement)
• Experience working with teens
• Family-based approaches such as Theraplay, Filial Therapy, or DDP
• Neurodivergence and other diagnoses (i.e., ADHD, Autism, OCD, PTSD)

Our Values

At Bloom, we:

• See this work as both a profession and a calling
• Believe deeply in the strengths and resilience of young people
• Are creative, curious, and committed to lifelong learning
• Support one another with warmth, authenticity, and respect
• Strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of our community
• Are dedicated to creating a team culture that combines passion, dedication, and strong work ethic with creativity, compassion, and balance.

We warmly encourage applications from clinicians of diverse identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences.

Compensation & Structure

• $80-90 per clinical hour, based on experience
• Independent contractor role
• Flexible scheduling (daytime, evening, and weekend hours available)

Interested in Joining Us?

We’d love to hear from you.

• Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter sharing your experience and what draws you to working with children, teens, and families at Bloom to ***email_hidden***