Join Us as a Psychodynamic Therapist or Psychoanalyst

About the Centre for Psychodynamic Insights

The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic based in Toronto, Ontario, specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. Our work is grounded in evidence-based care and focused on uncovering the emotional and unconscious roots of psychological distress. Through in-depth, collaborative therapeutic relationships, we explore how early relational patterns, unconscious conflicts, and developmental history influence present experiences.

We are committed to fostering meaningful change by developing tailored, integrative treatment plans rooted in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches. Our clinicians support patients in gaining deeper self-awareness and achieving lasting transformation through analytical insight, emotional processing, and therapeutic depth.

About the Position

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Psychotherapist to join our team in a part-time, fully remote role. This position is ideal for a clinician whose primary theoretical orientation is psychodynamic or psychoanalyticand who values long-term, depth-oriented therapeutic engagement.

You will work virtually with adolescents and adults (16+), supporting individuals experiencing a range of concerns including trauma, neurodevelopmental conditions, mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and sexual or relational difficulties. The role allows for a flexible caseload, with a preference for clinicians who are open to seeing patients one to five times weekly.

Core Responsibilities

  • Provide psychodynamic/psychoanalytic therapy to adolescents and adults (16+). All frameworks welcome, e.g., Jungian, Object Relations, Freudian, Kleinian.

  • Conduct and interpret non-diagnostic assessments as clinically indicated
    (e.g., Adlerian Lifestyle Assessment, ASRS-V1.1, depression and anxiety inventories).

  • Document and schedule sessions using JaneApp, adhering to clinical documentation standards.

  • Maintain a confidential and secure virtual workspace, with reliable internet, good lighting, and a high-quality camera.

  • Manage a caseload of at least 8 patients per week, with flexibility in scheduling.

  • Use a dedicated business phone line for client communications.

  • Experience with couples and complex disorders.

  • Be open to registering with IFHP, IVAC, and NIHB, as needed.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in counselling psychology or clinical psychology.

  • Registered and in good standing with the CRPO, with authorization for independent practice.

  • Primary orientation in psychodynamic or psychoanalytic therapy. This may include training or experience in Jungian analysis, Kleinian theory, Object Relations, or related approaches.

  • Clinical foundation obtained through: personal analytic therapy, academic study, supervision, clinical experience, and/or training.

  • Experience and confidence in working virtually with both adolescents and adults.

Please note:
We are a clinic exclusively practicing psychodynamic and psychoanalytic modalities. Applicants trained primarily in CBT, DBT, or other non-analytic frameworks will not be considered.

Preferred Assets

  • Clinical experience with children or teens under age 16.

  • Familiarity with Bowen Family Systems theory.

  • French or other language proficiency.

  • Willingness to contribute to our Affordable Care Program by seeing at least one sliding-scale patient.

Availability

  • Weekday availability (Monday to Friday), including mornings, afternoons, and evenings.

Perks and Compensation

  • Competitive fee split

  • Flexible scheduling

  • Steady flow of weekly referrals

  • Full-time administrative support and JaneApp infrastructure

  • Virtual work-from-home convenience

Application Instructions

Email your resume/CV and a cover letter (in one document) to info@centreforpsychodynamicinsights.com.
In your cover letter, please include:

  • Why you are drawn to psychodynamic psychotherapy

  • A brief personal/professional background

  • How your training and experience align with the qualifications listed

Important Notes

  • Only those registered with the CRPO and authorized for independent practice will be considered.

  • This is an independent contractor position.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Start Date: As soon as possible.
Application Deadline: Open until filled (early applications encouraged).

The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and patients feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of our patients and the communities in which we live and serve. If you require accommodation for any stage of the recruitment process/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please reach out to us at info@centreforpsychodynamicinsights.com.

Independent Contractor Position for a Registered Psychotherapist

Any Questions?

With ongoing professional education, our practitioner can regularly collaborate to provide our patients with the most appropriate and up-to-date care.

We offer psychodynamic therapy in Toronto for individuals, couples, and families and are available across Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, and Yukon