Senior Therapist

Kinark Child and Family Services

$78K — $86K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in psychology or related field; consideration for final-year Master's students with extensive IBI experience.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in ABA intervention for children with ASD.
  • Strong assessment and clinical supervision skills.
  • At least 3 years of IBI experience required.
  • Valid Ontario driver's license and reliable vehicle for travel.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct assessments for curriculum, functionality, and behavior.
  • Develop and adjust educational curricula as needed.
  • Create behavior management plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Involve in treatment planning discussions and processes.
  • Lead parent training sessions and review progress with families.
  • Coordinate services with other professionals and teams involved in client care.
  • Oversee administrative tasks supporting service delivery.

Benefits

  • Temporary full-time position for 35 hours per week.
  • Opportunity to provide clinical and managerial supervision to a team.
  • Participation in impactful treatment planning and progress reviews.
  • Contribute to the development of children’s educational and behavioral strategies.
  • Potential for career advancement in a leading child and family services organization.
Full Job Description
Position Title Senior Therapist Program Lists Kinark Child & Family Services -> Autism Services Location Markham, ON L3R 5X5 CA (Primary) Reg/Temp Temporary Start Date August 21, 2026 Temporary End Date Full/Part Time Full-Time Relief Other Employee Classification (if applicable) Total # of hours per week 35 Salary $37.50/hr CAD- $41.68/hr CAD # of Positions 1 Close Date August 19, 2026 Job Description Working under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the Senior Therapist will be responsible for the clinical supervision of the instructor therapists on the team. Duties & Responsibilities: Conduct curricular, functional, and behavioural assessments. Curriculum development, ongoing analysis, and program adjustments as necessary. Develop behaviour management plans. Participate in the treatment planning process. Conduct and oversee parent training and progress review meetings. Provide service coordination with schools, transition teams, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, etc. Participate in intake and transition planning. Maintain and organize all administrative functions in support of service delivery. Provide clinical and managerial supervision and training, coaching, and mentoring opportunities to staff. Conduct staff evaluations and performance appraisals. Attend and/or arrange case transfer meetings. The hourly pay range for this position is $37.50 CAD- $41.68 CAD Qualifications: A Master's degree* in psychology or related field. *Consideration will also be given to candidates completing the final year of their Masters who have more than 3 years' experience implementing IBI with children and adolescents with ASD, have extensive report and skill acquisition program writing skills, and experience training staff in IBI. A minimum of 3 years' experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) intervention approaches for the treatment of children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Proven assessment, direct service, clinical and program supervision skills. At least 3 years of Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) experience. Travel is required for this position, the successful candidate must have a valid Ontario driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle and be willing to obtain automobile insurance which includes driving for business purposes with a minimum liability of one million dollars. Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including a Vulnerable Sector Screening) and Pre-Employment Medical. Candidates Bilingual in English and French will be given special consideration. ** Please note that Equivalent combination of education & experience will be considered. Candidates must have the skills and knowledge needed to work with an increasingly diverse client and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion as relevant for the role applied to. While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.

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