Independent Contractor Associate Therapist

Paper Crane Psychotherapy Services; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Hamilton, Ontario, is looking for an Independent Contractor Associate Therapist to provide psychotherapy with a focus on accessibility and person-centered care. The role offers scheduling autonomy, hybrid work options, and tailored referrals. Applicants must hold a Master's or Doctoral degree and be registered with the appropriate regulatory body.

Benefits

Fully furnished office space

Access to clinical software

Marketing support

Qualifications

• Registered and in good standing with CRPO or OCSWSSW.
• Holds professional liability insurance.
• Ability to provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy in line with regulatory standards.
• Maintain documentation and clinical records.
• Manage your own scheduling and billing.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in psychotherapy, counselling, social work, or clinical psychology

Tools

Jane clinic software

Google Workspace

Job description

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Contractor Role | Flexible Hours & Schedule | In-Person or Hybrid Work

About Paper Crane Psychotherapy Services

Paper Crane Psychotherapy provides in-person services in Hamilton, Ontario, and virtual care across the province. We are a values-driven practice grounded in accessibility, person-centered care, and evidence-based treatment.

We are growing—and we’re looking for a compassionate, skilled, and conscientious therapist to join us! If you deeply care about the quality of care you provide and value the autonomy and dignity of your clients, we’d love to meet you.

About the Role

We are seeking a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) or Registered Social Worker (RSW) to join our team as an Independent Contractor Associate Therapist .

What You’ll Love :

• Full scheduling autonomy (with access to in-person office space)
• Hybrid or in-person options
• Tailored referrals aligned with your areas of interest
• A collaborative practice environment with shared resources and optional peer connection

Key Responsibilities

Provide psychotherapy in line with your regulatory college’s standards

Maintain documentation and clinical records per CRPO / OCSWSSW and PHIPA guidelines

Manage your own scheduling and billing

Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients

Invoice Paper Crane on a bi-weekly basis for services rendered

Maintain a minimum caseload of 5 client sessions / week, including at least 1 in-person day / week

Occasional miscellaneous tasks such as social media content creation

What We Offer

Fully furnished office space with free parking (larger room available for couples / groups)

Access to Jane clinic software (with AI note support if requested) and Google Workspace

Custom marketing support : Psych Today profile, business cards, website bio, etc.

Tailored referrals matched to your practice interests

Optional use of shared clinical tools and resources (e.g., worksheets, templates)

Peer support and opportunities for team connection (e.g., optional peer consultations, social events)

Occasional admin support for billing / scheduling

A long-term, mutually supportive partnership

Please note : Formal clinical supervision is not included in this role.

Who You Are

Registered and in good standing with CRPO or OCSWSSW

Master’s or Doctoral degree in psychotherapy, counselling, social work, or clinical psychology

Holds professional liability insurance

Able to provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Police Check

Strong professional and ethical standards and the ability to maintain appropriate client-therapist boundaries

Committed to practicing from an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, neuro-diversity affirming lens

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Self-motivated and able to work independently while contributing to team culture

Committed to a long-term contractor relationship with the practice

Available to begin September 2025

Compensation

65% of client fees collected for standard rate sessions.

85% of client fees collected for up to 5 sliding scale sessions / week and any other client fees

20 / hour prorated for any mandatory meetings outside of client sessions

Non-mandatory additional opportunities (ex peer consultation, etc.) are optional and unpaid. Administrative work related to clients is considered compensated within the split-fee percentages.

How to Apply

Please complete our application form at www.papercranetherapy.com / hiring

We’re excited to learn more about you and explore a potential collaboration!

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

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Full-time

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Health Care Provider

Industries

Mental Health Care

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