Clinical Therapist (Community)

Kerry's Place Autism Services•Toronto, ON

8d•CA$28 - CA$36•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Clinical Supervisor, the Clinical Therapist is responsible for supporting quality and clinical outcomes to provide efficient and effective provision of supports and services for persons diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. This role involves ensuring practice adherence to all aspects of the Standards of Professional Conduct, clinical service delivery in accordance with Quality Assurance Measures (QAM) and other legislative requirements. The therapist will develop and maintain positive relationships with families, partner agencies, interdisciplinary professionals, volunteers, government employees, direct support employees, and the community. Key responsibilities include supporting integration in educational, community, and family programs, using Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) principles to design and conduct evidence-based intervention procedures, obtaining necessary consents, and developing and implementing individual behaviour plans and protocols. The position also entails providing direct support, coaching, education, and training to individuals with ASD, families, direct support employees, Clinical Technicians, and community partners. The Clinical Therapist will record assessment results, prepare data summaries, collaborate with the Clinical Supervisor on risk assessment and mitigation, and monitor behaviour programming. Participation in team meetings, appointments, psychiatric clinics, and Person Directed Plans (PDPs) is also required, along with ensuring 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.
Must have the ability to complete the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification, as well as perform the required physical techniques.
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
Demonstrated experience working with persons with a dual diagnosis and/or challenging behaviour
Strong knowledge of the Developmental Services sector and community resources and systems
Program specific Clinical experience (Supported Living or Community)
French language

Responsibilities

Through actions, 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