Clinical Therapist (Community)

Kerry's Place Autism Services•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$29 - CA$36•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a temporary full-time contract position ending March 2027, requiring 37.5 hours per week with flexible day shifts. The role involves providing supports and services to individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families, reporting to the Clinical Supervisor. The Clinical Therapist will focus on quality and clinical outcomes, adhering to professional conduct standards and legislative requirements. The position emphasizes building relationships with families, partner agencies, and interdisciplinary professionals, and supporting integration into educational, community, and family programs. The role utilizes Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) principles for intervention design and implementation, requires obtaining consents, developing and implementing behaviour plans, and providing direct support through 1:1 sessions and small groups. It also involves coaching and training for families and staff, recording assessment results, preparing data summaries, and collaborating on risk assessments and mitigation plans. The therapist will work as part of a bio-psycho-social team, participate in meetings, and ensure the health and safety of supported persons in accordance with relevant regulations.

Requirements

University degree or college diploma, specializing in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Behaviour Science or Psychology or related education in a human services field.
A minimum of 1 year experience working as a professional within a clinical multidisciplinary team with Applied Behaviour Analysis and related assessment and therapeutic skill building techniques (including communications) with persons with developmental disabilities/ASD and their families or caregivers.
Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and evidence-based treatment models and approaches.
Proven practical experience in conducting behaviour assessments, developing behaviour interventions and analyzing data.
Competency and effective use of database and Microsoft Office systems.
Strong ability to demonstrate support and sensitivity to the needs of persons and families dealing with crisis.
Must have the ability to complete the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification, as well as perform the required physical techniques.
Position requires flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
A valid Driver’s License, with a minimum G2 and access to a reliable vehicle is required for frequent business travel and proof of third party liability insurance coverage.
As a condition of employment, employees must be able to provide a Driver’s Abstract in good standing with fewer than three demerit points.

Nice To Haves

Registered Behaviour Analyst – Supervised Practice is considered an asset.
Demonstrated experience working with persons with a dual diagnosis and/or challenging behaviour may be considered an asset.
Strong knowledge of the Developmental Services sector and community resources and systems is considered an asset.
Program specific Clinical experience (Supported Living or Community) is considered an asset.
French language is an asset.

Responsibilities

Supports the Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan of Kerry’s Place.
Ongoing practice adherence to all aspects of the Standards of Professional Conduct, as outlined by the College of Psychologists & Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO).
Ensures clinical service delivery is in accordance with Quality Assurance Measures (QAM), as well as any other relevant legislative requirements.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with families, partner agencies, interdisciplinary professionals (including but not limited to school boards, justice system, consulting professionals), volunteers, government employees, direct support employees and the community.
Support integration in educational, community and family programs and activities.
Use Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) principles to design and conduct function and evidence-based intervention procedures, which considers assessment results, supporting environments/contexts, risks/benefits, constraints, and social validity.
Obtains necessary consents for the assessments, analysis and treatment plans, as well as following appropriate storage and retention methods to maintain privacy and security of documents.
In conjunction with the Clinical Supervisor, develop and support implementation of individual behaviour plans and protocols, including objectives, data collection, monitoring and data analysis.
Provide direct support to persons with ASD including 1:1 teaching sessions, and/or small groups.
Provision of coaching, education and training opportunities for families, direct support employees, Clinical Technicians, and community partners.
Record curriculum assessment results, prepare data summaries, reports and be able to conduct integrity checks.
Collaborates with Clinical Supervisor to conduct assessment of risk along with development of plans to mitigate risk due to maladaptive behaviour of the supported person.
Supports the Clinical Supervisor in the development and ongoing monitoring for all behaviour programming including behaviour support plans, relevant protocols as per Kerry’s Place policy/procedure and mandatory Ministry guidelines for the Ontario Autism Program (OAP), Quality Assurance Measures (QAM) and Child, Youth and Family Services Act.
Work as a fully participating member of a bio-psycho-social team.
Participates in team meetings, appointments, psychiatric clinics and attends Person Directed Plans (PDPs), as applicable.
Ensure the health and safety of supported persons in accordance to Ontario Regulation 299/10 Quality Assurance Measures, the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, and the Provincial and Municipal regulations and by-laws.
Other duties as assigned.