Senior Therapist

Kinark Child & Family Services; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinark Child and Family Services in Ontario is seeking a Senior Therapist within the Autism Services program to supervise instructors, conduct assessments, and drive program improvements. You will coordinate with schools, families, and allied professionals to support child and youth outcomes.

The role requires a Master’s degree in psychology or related field, and at least 3 years of ABA/IBI experience, with travel as needed. Bilingual in English and French is valued.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology or related field.
• 3+ years of ABA/IBI experience with ASD.
• Experience supervising staff and conducting assessments.
• Ability to train staff in IBI and write reports.
• Willingness to travel with valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision and training to instructor therapists.
• Conduct curricular, functional, and behavioural assessments.
• Develop curricula and adjust programs as needed.
• Participate in treatment planning and family training.
• Coordinate services with schools and related professionals.
• Attend case transfer meetings and supervise staff evaluations.

Skills

ABA experience

Clinical supervision

Staff training in IBI

English-French bilingual

Assessment & program coordination

Education

Master’s degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Kinark Child and Family Services has a rich 50-year history serving children and youth through a wide range of evidence-based mental health services that include individual, family, and group counselling. We are on a mission to help children and youth with complex needs achieve better life outcomes with a broader vision of a healthy future for Ontario’s children and youth. We have a passionate team of over 700 staff serving close to 9,000 children and youth each year in our three program streams - Community-based Child and Youth Mental Health, Autism, and Forensic Mental Health.

Our people are the heartbeat of our organization where ‘Holding children, youth, and families at the centre of all that we do’ is only one of the values that guides our work.

In support of our journey towards being an employer of choice in our sectors, our staff is engaged for feedback to identify and support improvements, big and small, to enhance the employee experience.

For more information about Kinark, our values, our strategic priorities, and our service programs, please visit ourwebsite at www.kinark.on.ca .

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and other employment perks *
• Flexible work arrangement supporting employee work life balance
• Employer Matching Defined Contribution Pension Plan up to 6% *
• Employee Wellness Program
• Extensive Educational and Training Opportunities and Supports
• Supportive work environment with regular Supervision and Feedback
• Renowned Accredited Clinical Programs

*Dependent on hours worked, length of service and/or collective agreement (where relevant)

We currently have an opportunity for:

Position Title

Senior Therapist

Program Lists

Kinark Child & Family Services -> Autism Services

Location

Reg/Temp

Temporary

Start Date

November 2, 2026

Temporary End Date

October 31, 2027

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Relief

Other Employee Classification (if applicable)

Total # of hours per week

35

$37.50/hr CAD- $41.68/hr CAD

# of Positions

1

Close Date

October 21, 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.

The hourly pay range for this position is$37.50/hr CAD- $41.68/hr CAD.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Conduct curricular, functional, and behavioural assessments.

Curriculum development, ongoing analysis, and program adjustments as necessary.

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.

Qualifications:

AMaster’s degree* in psychology or related field. *Consideration will also be given to candidates completing the final year of theirMasters 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.

Aminimum of 3 years’ experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) interventionapproaches 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 validOntario 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.

Kinark Child and Family Services conditions of employment include but are not limited to successful Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening or Criminal Broad Record Check, based on position, and completed Pre-Employment Medical certificate. Criminal record check disclosures with confirmed findings will be reviewed in accordance with applicable policies and relevant legislation and does not necessarily preclude employment. Each case is reviewed individually and considers the relevance of the findings to assess the implications to employment

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.

Kinark Child and Family Services values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace, including age, ancestry, disability, gender expression, gender identity, race, religion and sexual orientation, that make each of us unique, and recognize that people experience oppression based on these characteristics and identities. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify People and Culture at [e-mail] [phone].

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.