behavioural therapist

Aba Scarborough; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local child development center in Toronto is seeking a dedicated professional to provide therapy and support for children with behavioral disorders. The role involves diagnosing issues, implementing treatment plans, and working with both clients and their families. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and experience working with special needs children. This permanent position offers 35-40 hours per week with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Experience with special needs children, particularly those with ADHD.
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of therapy and counseling efforts.
• Capacity to maintain detailed patient records and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and assess behavior disorders in children.
• Implement treatment plans based on psychological principles.
• Conduct group counseling sessions and individual therapies.

Skills

Diagnosis of behaviour disorders

Counseling and providing therapy

Behavior modification

Maintaining accurate records

Developing child-care programs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS Windows

Job description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• Work setting
• Day care centre or nursery school
• Tasks
• Diagnose any behaviour disorders
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient's outcomes
• Examine the behaviour
• Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
• Record observations
• Provide therapy
• Implement treatment plans
• Perform administrative tasks
• Analyze the patient during the treatments
• Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes
• Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions
• Maintain accurate records
• Identify childrens' individual learning needs
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Instruct students on behaviour, personal development
• Computer and technology knowledge
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Policy and program experience
• Behaviour disorders
• Work experience with special needs students
• Emotionally disturbed
• Children with an intellectual disability
• Type of treatment experience
• Behaviour modification or behavioural therapy
• Experience with special needs children
• Children with a mental health disability
• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
• Counselling specialization
• Special education
• Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Personal suitability
• Values and ethics
• Organized
• Reliability
• Other benefits
• Free parking available