A role that brings affirming and representative support to neuroqueer individuals across Canada.

Neuroqueer individuals need support that’s consistent and affirming. Does this describe your personal commitment and practice? If so, you’re encouraged to apply!

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Interested? Applying is easy! All you need to do is provide a:

  • Cover letter describing your interest in neuroqueer-affirming practice
  • Current résumé or curriculum vitae

Then send these documents via email to holly@hopespyre.ca

Description Details

Contract Registered Psychotherapist (Neuroqueer-Affirming)

Organization: Hopespyre Society Inc.

Location: Remote (Ontario) with opportunities for future in-person programming in Oshawa, Ontario.

Position Type: Independent Contractor

Work Arrangements: Virtual, then Hybrid (to be determined)

Compensation: 60/40 Revenue Split (Therapist 60% / Hopespyre 40%)

Start Date: Flexible

Reports Into: Holly Mitchell, Executive Director

About Hopespyre Society Inc.

Hopespyre Society Inc. is a neuroqueer-led not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering neurodivergent and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals through accessible, affirming, and evidence-informed mental health services, coaching, education, employment supports, and community programming.

Our philosophy is simple:

People should never have to mask who they are in order to receive quality care.

We strive to create an environment where clients are understood—not pathologized—and where clinicians have the autonomy to practice authentically while collaborating with like-minded professionals.

Position Summary

Hopespyre Society Inc. is seeking compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming Registered Psychotherapists who are passionate about supporting Autistic, ADHD, LGBTQIA2S+, and other neurodivergent individuals across Ontario.

This position is ideal for clinicians who value autonomy while benefiting from administrative support, marketing, referrals, and a growing interdisciplinary community.

Successful candidates will provide virtual psychotherapy (with opportunities for future in-person services) while operating as independent contractors under their own professional practice.

Compensation

This position operates under a revenue-sharing model.

The therapist receives:

  • 60% of collected client session fees

Hopespyre retains:

  • 40% to cover:
    • Marketing
    • Client referrals
    • Scheduling platform
    • Website presence
    • Payment processing
    • Administrative support
    • Practice development
    • Community outreach
    • Program development
    • Business operations

There are:

  • No minimum client quotas
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Opportunity to build your own caseload

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will operate under the following activities:

Clinical Practice

  • Provide individual psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and/or adults
  • Complete comprehensive client assessments
  • Develop collaborative treatment plans
  • Deliver evidence-based psychotherapy
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Complete progress notes following each session
  • Maintain confidential client records

Neuroqueer-Affirming Practice

Demonstrate competence in working with:

  • Autism Spectrum
  • ADHD
  • AuDHD
  • Executive functioning challenges
  • 2SLGBTQIA+ identities
  • Gender diversity
  • Masking and autistic burnout
  • Identity exploration
  • Sensory processing differences
  • Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Workplace and educational accommodations

Candidates should practice from a strengths-based, affirming model rather than deficit-based approaches.

Client Care

Maintain professional therapeutic relationships by:

  • Creating emotionally safe environments
  • Respecting neurodivergent communication styles
  • Collaborating with client goals
  • Maintaining professional boundaries
  • Working within scope of practice
  • Referring externally when clinically appropriate

Collaboration

  • Participate in optional team meetings
  • Collaborate with Hopespyre coaches and community programs
  • Share resources and clinical knowledge
  • Contribute ideas for workshops and community initiatives

Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

Education

Master’s degree in one of the following (or equivalent):

  • Counselling Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychotherapy
  • Social Work
  • Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Mental Health Counselling

Registration

Must be in good standing with one of the following regulatory colleges (or another appropriate Ontario regulator):

  • College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
  • Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) – if authorized to provide psychotherapy
  • College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO), where applicable

Applicants must be legally authorized to practice psychotherapy independently within Ontario.

Experience

Preference will be given to clinicians with experience supporting:

  • Neurodivergent adults
  • 2SLGBTQIA+ communities
  • Late-diagnosed Autism
  • Adult ADHD
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Compassion-Focused Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy

Lived experience as a neurodivergent and/or LGBTQIA2S+ individual is welcomed and valued but is not required.

Independent Contractor Requirements

Because this is an independent contractor position, applicants must maintain:

  • Professional liability insurance at their own expense
  • Active registration with their regulatory college
  • Independent professional practice status
  • Personal HST registration if legally required
  • Current vulnerable sector check (preferred)
  • Personal computer and secure internet connection
  • Private workspace suitable for confidential virtual therapy
  • Compliance with applicable privacy legislation (e.g., PHIPA)

Contractors remain responsible for:

  • Income tax obligations
  • CPP contributions
  • Professional licensing fees
  • Continuing education requirements
  • Insurance renewals

What Hopespyre Provides

Contract clinicians receive:

  • Consistent client referrals (as available)
  • Professional profile on Hopespyre’s website
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Jane App scheduling and client booking (or equivalent platform)
  • Stripe payment processing
  • Administrative support
  • Community events
  • Networking opportunities
  • Opportunity to participate in workshops and psychoeducational programming
  • A collaborative, affirming professional environment
  • A 50% supervisor stipend

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Believes neurodiversity is a natural part of human variation
  • Uses identity-affirming language
  • Values collaboration over hierarchy
  • Enjoys helping clients discover their strengths
  • Is culturally humble
  • Is trauma-informed
  • Understands executive functioning differences
  • Appreciates that therapy should adapt to clients—not the other way around

Why Join Hopespyre?

At Hopespyre, we’re building more than a therapy practice—we’re creating a community where neurodivergent and queer individuals can thrive without masking or fear of judgement.

As one of our clinicians, you’ll have the opportunity to shape innovative programs, collaborate with passionate professionals, and help redefine what affirming mental health care looks like in Ontario and around Canada.

Whether you’re newly established or looking for a values-aligned practice to grow your caseload, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please submit the following:

  • Cover letter describing your interest in neuroqueer-affirming practice
  • Current résumé or curriculum vitae

If you require any accommodation during the interview process, please let us know before so we can make appropriate arrangements.

Applications can be sent via email to holly@hopespyre.ca

I look forward to receiving your application!