Clinical Therapist (Community) #3536

Are you looking for a meaningful career full of lifelong learning and everyday adventures?

At Kerry's Place, we help enhance the quality of life for more than 8000 people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) each year! Our dedicated team of professionals have become experts in the field through our continuous training and development programs. Get ready for a fun and vibrant career because every day is an adventure at Kerry's Place!

Why Join our Team?

• Make a Meaningful Difference in Someone’s Life
• Career Development & Internal Growth Opportunities Available
• Flexible Schedule
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (optional)
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• Corporate Membership discount for Goodlife Fitness
• Employee Recognition and Celebration Programs
• Open and Inclusive Work Environment

Reporting to the Clinical Supervisor, the Clinical Therapist is responsible for supports quality and Clinical outcomes to provide efficient and effective provision of supports and services for persons diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families. Responsibilities may include:

• 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

• University degree or college diploma, specializing in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Behaviour Science or Psychology or related education in a human services field
• Registered Behaviour Analyst – Supervised Practice is considered an asset

• A minimum of 1 year experience working as a professional within a clinical multidisciplinary team with Applied…