Welcome to
TalentSquirrel!
We are a cost-effective recruitment solution, tailored to the unique needs of private mental health and multi-disciplinary practices located in Canada and looking to grow their teams. We have an extensive network of mental health, healthcare and allied health professionals with a wide variety of backgrounds and population specializations. This includes psychologists, psychotherapists, Registered Social Workers (RSW), occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurses (NP, RN, RPN) and more.
Lets just say...if you can fill your role(s) by posting an ad on a job board, you don't need us. We specialize in hard-to-fill roles - and we find your ideal hire in a cost-effective way!
Note to candidates: If you are a licensed in Canada mental health, allied health or healthcare professional, please feel free to reach out to me for a chat, we NEVER charge candidates for our services.
How is TalentSquirrel different?
We offer a Tailored Candidate Search solution to meet your hiring needs:
Our services cost a fraction of the typical recruiting fees, without compromising on candidate quality. We carefully source, screen and interview every candidate to ensure quality fit and long-term alignment. Just scroll down to the bottom of the page and see for yourself!
How do we stay so competitive? Well...it all boils down to our philosophy. We believe that hiring needs to be affordable and accessible, even with hard-to-fill roles in a tight candidate market.
Who is behind this?
Hello! My name is Janna. I am a recruitment solutions geek and small business owner.
Having spent almost 20 years in social service work, I had a front row seat to the healthcare and mental health crisis we are facing as a society. However, as someone who is not a healthcare or mental health professional, I can't help clients/patients directly. My way to help address this issue is by matching passionate and dedicated practitioners with practices built on innovation that provide care with empathy and dedication.
When I first started TalentSquirrel, I tried to be like all the other recruiters, offering premium recruitment services at premium rates. However, I quickly noticed that doesn't work well for budget-conscious practice owners and leaders. That's when this idea was born. What if I made recruitment affordable, without compromising on the quality of the candidates? Well, here we are!
Does TalentSquirrel use AI?
Human Expertise in an AI World
High-demand candidates don’t respond to bots; they respond to colleagues. At TalentSquirrel, we don’t use automated sourcing.
Our process is built on human-to-human engagement and an extensive professional network. We personally vet every candidate to ensure their goals align with your clinic’s long-term vision. In a world of automated "matches," we provide the precision of a hand-picked fit.
Tailored Candidate Search
$500+HST per hire. To be paid upon successful hire. Please note, that we will NEVER charge candidates for our services. If you are a candidate exploring opportunities, our services will always be free for you!
When it comes to our practice partners, we only get paid upon successful hire, so you have nothing to lose by trying us out!
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The TalentSquirrel Standard: Recruitment for the Long Game
We don’t fill seats; we build teams.
In private practice, turnover is more than just a logistical hurdle—it’s an expensive disruption to patient/client care and clinic culture.
At TalentSquirrel, we specialize in identifying and engaging the high-demand candidates who aren't just looking for "any" role, but the right role.
We operate on three core principles in working with you to ensure your next hire stays for the long haul:
1. Clinical & Population Alignment
The needs of your patients/clients are at the root of our work. We go beyond basic qualifications to ensure a candidate’s specific competencies
and therapeutic approach align with your clinic’s unique patient/client population. You will only meet practitioners who have already been
rigorously assessed for their ability to thrive within your specific clinical environment.
2. Strategic Sourcing & Engagement
Top-tier candidates in this field are rarely "searching"; they are being pursued. They have options and they are selective. We act as your primary
advocate, managing the initial engagement to ensure that by the time a candidate reaches your desk, they are fully briefed, genuinely interested,
and see your practice as their first choice.
3. Seamless Negotiation & Integration
Compensation and contract discussions can be a source of friction. We handle the logistical heavy lifting—managing expectations and aligning
compensation needs early in the process. This removes the "wait and see" ambiguity, ensuring that when you sit down for that final interview,
both parties are already in sync on the essentials.
