Psychotherapist - Markham

Monarch House•Markham, ON

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Psychotherapist plans, develops, and monitors a variety of therapy support service delivery options to meet the needs of individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/or other developmental delays or disabilities as well as their families. The Psychotherapist also consults with and teaches instructional team members regarding pro-active, educational programming; develops and implements comprehensive treatment plans; and collaborates with team members, related service providers, families, and other agencies as appropriate.

Requirements

A master's degree in the field of counselling, therapy, mental health, psychology or a related social service discipline is required and a period of supervised clinical work with clients is required.
G2 or above, access to own vehicle, willing to travel between Markham & North York clinic
Membership with a provincial or federal association is usually required by employers (ex. CRPO, MSSW or RSW).

Nice To Haves

Experiences working with children and young adults with exceptionalities (Highly preferred)
Minimum 1 year of experience working as a psychotherapist
Your bilingual languages skills in English and French are an asset

Responsibilities

Ensure that services provided adhere to best practices and assist clients in meeting and surpassing their goals.
Conduct thorough reviews of records and available data (e.g., educational, medical, historical) upon receiving intake and prior to assessment.
Utilize appropriate assessment tools, therapeutic techniques, and data collection systems to develop and implement teaching programs aligned with family goals and desired outcomes.
Document all contacts, observations, and interventions, using professional knowledge and judgment to strategize continuous improvement.
Maintain accurate documentation of client progress, including data measurement, observation notes, assessments, and client self-reports.
Prepare and complete reports as required, ensuring compliance with contract/funding requirements and professional standards.
Collaborate with families, administration teams, and discipline leads as needed to recruit, select, train, and retain team members.
Develop innovative strategies to ensure the continuity and consistency of treatment and support services across various settings for clients of all ages.
Direct the treatment team in safely progressing exercises, functional tasks, and work simulations to address objective limitations, with clear and concise documentation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Supervision hours for aspiring and provisionally registered clinicians
Access to mentorship, premium resources, and subscriptions for professional growth and development
Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family (if eligible)
Flexible work options: choose from 3-day, 4-day, or 5-day work week (for clinicians only)
Seamlessly move to different clinic locations across Ontario, Alberta, or British Columbia
Join our annual Best Practice Day for learning and reflection with our national community of clinicians
Enjoy Paid Time Off and Wellness Days (pro-rated for hourly staff)
Exclusive unlimited employee discounts (e.g. hotels, cinema tickets, Apple products and more)
Mileage covered (for float staff and clinicians travelling to multiple centers and/or the community)