Behavioural Therapist (Bilingual)

IHealthOX; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading therapy and education centre is seeking a dedicated Behavioural Therapist to support neurodiverse children through individualized programming in various environments. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, qualifications in behavioural science, and a commitment to ethical standards. This position offers opportunities for professional development and flexible scheduling.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for more hours

Community events participation

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and French required.
• Degree in Psychology or related field required.
• Experience with ABA techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement behaviour intervention and therapy programming for children.
• Conduct assessments using various ABA techniques.
• Provide updates to parents for each assessment and program.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Excellent communication skills

Compassion

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Education

Behavioural Science Technology Diploma

Autism Behavioural Science Certificate

Registered Behavioural Technician certificate

Degree/Diploma in Psychology

Social Work

Behavioural Science

Education

Child and Youth Worker

Job description

About Us Montessori Kids by OneHealth is an innovative therapy and education centre blending Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) with Montessori principles We specialize in supporting neurodiverse children through 1:1 therapy, small group programming, and whole-child development. Our team operates within a collaborative, family-centered model, grounded in evidence-based practice, compassion, and respect for each child's unique strengths. This will be at our new onehealth functional centre in Bells Corners.

https://onehealthkids.com

Behavioural Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working 1:1 with children with developmental disabilities to increase their skill development based on individualized programming
• Learning and maintaining ethical standards of practice
• Opportunity to work towards accreditation and gain supervised hours
• Exposure to community events and professional development opportunities
• The flexibility to work in multiple environments including: centre-based, school-based, daycare-based, or home-based settings
• Opportunity to be involved in any upcoming programs such as: social groups, summer camps, community events, and more!
• Opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary team alongside speech-language professionals, psychologists, daycare workers, teachers, families, and more.
• Flexible schedule with opportunity for more hours as business grows

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  We are located in Kanata, but also have a school in Stittsville

• Implement behaviour intervention and therapy programming for children with disabilities
• Conduct assessments (VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS, PEAK, etc.)
• Supporting children while delivering direct ABA-based programming in a centre-based, home-based, school-based, or community-based setting
• Preparation of teaching materials for assessments and daily programming
• Implementing programs on a daily basis, monitoring progress, and the effectiveness of the individualized programs
• Involvement in staff training, professional development opportunities, and behavioural assessments
• Basic hygiene care (changing clothes, diapers, bathroom breaks)
• Recording data daily
• Providing updates to the parents for each assessment and program
• Ability to show compassion towards others
• Excellent communications skills to effectively and accurately interact with patients
• Must possess an active-listening skill
• Be patient with patients and other co-workers
• Have and showcase very strong interpersonal skills
• Must have the ability to work independently once assigned a case
• Ability to analyze a client and implement treatment programs with little to no supervision
• Must have the ability to work with families, healthcare professionals, counselors, and others
• Ability to practice skills; from listening to interpretative skills

Qualifications and Skills:

• Fluent in both English and French (required)
• Behavioural Science Technology Diploma, Autism Behavioural Science Certificate, Registered Behavioural Technician certificate, or related(preferred)
• Degree/Diploma in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioural Science, Education, Child and Youth Worker, or related field(required)
• 6 months - 1 year experience working in a position with exposure to ABA techniques and strategies(preferred)
• Previous experience with working with children, highly energetic, enthusiastic, positive, creative, and have great play skills
• Must be able to lift at least 30 Lbs, must be able to sit on the floor with children, be engaging, be able to run, walk at a fast pace and be energetic.
• Valid vulnerable sector check and CPR training is a requirement