Location: Virtual across Canada and/or In-Home (Ottawa Valley and surrounding communities)
Position Type: Independent Contractor (Part-Time with Opportunity to Grow)
About Keepsake Educational Services
At Keepsake Educational Services (KES), we believe everyone deserves support that celebrates who they are. We provide neuro-affirming, evidence-based services for children, youth, adults, and families across the lifespan. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to deliver compassionate, individualized care in homes, schools, the community, and virtually.
We are committed to creating safe, inclusive spaces where neurodivergent individuals feel understood, respected, and empowered to achieve their goals.
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) or Registered Psychotherapist (RP) who shares our values of neurodiversity acceptance, trauma-informed care, and client-centred practice.
This position offers the opportunity to support clients of all ages with a wide range of goals, including:
- Anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation
- Autism and ADHD support
- Executive functioning and life transitions
- Self-esteem and identity development
- Burnout and stress management
- Family relationships and caregiver support
- School, work, and post-secondary challenges
- Social connection and interpersonal relationships
- Grief, adjustment, and life changes
We welcome clinicians who view neurodivergence as a natural variation of human development and who are passionate about adapting therapy to meet each individual's unique strengths, communication style, sensory needs, and goals.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual counselling to children, adolescents, adults, and caregivers
- Deliver neuro-affirming, strengths-based, evidence-informed therapy
- Collaborate with families and other members of our interdisciplinary team when appropriate
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and case notes
- Participate in case consultation and ongoing professional development
- Support clients in achieving meaningful, individualized goals
Qualifications
Applicants must possess:
- Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) designation or registration as a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario
- Professional liability insurance
- Current Vulnerable Sector Check (or willingness to obtain one)
- Experience supporting neurodivergent individuals across the lifespan
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
The following would be considered assets:
- Experience supporting autistic and ADHD individuals
- Training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), or other evidence-based modalities
- Experience working with caregivers and families
- Experience providing virtual and in-person counselling
- Bilingual (English/French)
What We Offer
- Flexible scheduling that fits your availability
- Competitive contractor compensation
- Administrative and intake support
- Clinical collaboration within a multidisciplinary team
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
- A welcoming, inclusive, and neuro-affirming workplace culture
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, adults, and families
- Benefits Wellness Plan
Our Commitment
Keepsake Educational Services is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from clinicians of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. We value diversity and recognize that representation strengthens the care we provide.
If you are passionate about providing affirming, compassionate mental health support and want to be part of a collaborative team that truly values neurodiversity, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: $50.00-$85.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Carleton Place, ON
