About the Centre for Psychodynamic Insights

The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual healthcare clinic 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.

As we continue to expand access to care across Canada, we are seeking a Quebec-based therapist who is authorized to practise psychotherapy in Quebec and who can provide thoughtful, depth-oriented care to patients seeking psychodynamic or psychoanalytic treatment.

About the Position

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Quebec-based Psychotherapist, Psychologist, or therapist authorized to practise psychotherapy in Quebec 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 psychoanalytic and who values long-term, depth-oriented therapeutic engagement.

You will work virtually with adolescents and adults, supporting individuals experiencing a range of concerns, including trauma, neurodevelopmental conditions, mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, identity-related concerns, grief, 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 four times weekly.

This position may be especially well suited to a clinician who is bilingual in English and French and comfortable providing virtual psychotherapy to patients in Quebec and across Canada, where permitted by their registration and scope of practice.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide psychodynamic or psychoanalytic therapy to adolescents and adults. All analytic frameworks are welcome, including Jungian, Object Relations, Freudian, Adlerian, relational, attachment-based, and contemporary psychodynamic approaches.

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

• Provide care to patients presenting with trauma, depression, anxiety, relational difficulties, personality concerns, emotional dysregulation, neurodevelopmental conditions, and complex clinical presentations.

• Demonstrate experience and willingness to work with patients diagnosed with or presenting with BPD, OCD, ADHD, ASD, addictions, complex disorders, high-risk concerns, and histories of suicidal ideation or crisis.

• Develop individualized treatment plans rooted in psychodynamic or psychoanalytic formulation.

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

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

• Use a dedicated business phone line for patient communications.

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

• Demonstrate willingness to contribute to our Affordable Care Program with at least 20% of your patients.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counselling psychology, clinical psychology, psychotherapy, social work, or a related mental health discipline.

• Authorized to practise psychotherapy in Quebec and in good standing with the relevant regulatory body.

• Registration with the Ordre des psychologues du Québec, or another applicable Quebec regulatory college with authorization to practise psychotherapy, is required.

• Primary orientation in psychodynamic or psychoanalytic therapy. This may include training or experience in Jungian analysis, Adlerian theory, Object Relations, Freudian theory, relational psychoanalysis, attachment-based psychodynamic therapy, or related approaches.

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

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

• Strong clinical judgment, ethical awareness, and ability to manage complex presentations within a virtual setting.

• Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and patient-centred care.

Please note:
We are a clinic exclusively practising psychodynamic and psychoanalytic modalities. Applicants trained primarily in CBT, DBT, or other non-analytic frameworks will not be considered unless they also have substantial training and experience in psychodynamic or psychoanalytic psychotherapy.

Assets

• Bilingual fluency in French and English.

• Clinical experience with children or teens under age 13.

• Familiarity with Bowen Family Systems theory.

• Experience providing therapy to patients in Quebec.

• Experience working with IVAC, IFHP, NIHB, or other third-party coverage programs.

• Experience supporting patients with complex trauma, personality disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions, high-risk concerns, or relational and sexual difficulties.

• Additional language proficiency.

Availability

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

• Preference will be given to clinicians who can offer consistent weekly availability and who are open to building a caseload of at least 8 patients per week.

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

• Opportunity to practise within a clinic dedicated exclusively to psychodynamic and psychoanalytic care

• Opportunity to support patients in Quebec and across Canada, where permitted by registration and scope of practice

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

• Your registration status and authorization to practise psychotherapy in Quebec

• Your clinical experience with adolescents, adults, and complex presentations

Important Notes

• This is an independent contractor position.

• Applicants must be authorized to practise psychotherapy in Quebec.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Start Date: As soon as possible.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.

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

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights does not use artificial intelligence tools to screen or automatically evaluate applicants. All applications are reviewed by the Clinic Director and the Operations team.