Senior Therapist- Team Lead ( in centre)

IHealthOX; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A child development centre in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Therapist to lead and support a clinical team with ABA therapy. This part-time position requires 3-5 years of experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage team dynamics. Flexible hours are offered in a supportive environment focused on team excellence and personal growth.

Benefits

Flexible part-time hours

Opportunities for training and growth

Paid training sessions

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience delivering ABA or IBI services.
• Experience supervising therapy teams or leading sessions required.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage the flow of the day.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 direct therapy using ABA-based strategies.
• Lead daily team huddles and assign therapists.
• Track program integrity and report concerns.

Skills

Leading sessions and providing clinical direction

Managing daily flow and schedules

Supporting junior therapists

Collaborating with families

Education

Post-secondary education in Behavioural Science, Psychology, Child Development

ABA Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Senior Therapist – ABA Team Lead (In-Centre) | Location: Montessori Kids by OneHealth – Ottawa, Ontario | Type: Part-Time Contract (Independent Contractor) | Hours: 15–25 hours per week (flexible based on caseload) | Compensation: Starting at $32.00–$35/hour (depending on experience) | Start Date: Immediate

About Us

Montessori Kids by OneHealth is a unique child development centre integrating Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) with the Montessori philosophy to support neurodiverse children ages 2–12. Our team-based, whole-child approach blends clinical excellence with play-based, sensory-rich, and inclusive programming.

We are seeking a Senior Therapist who can both lead and support our growing clinical team. This is an in-centre, hands-on leadership role that blends direct therapy, team supervision, daily operations support, and compliance oversight.

Position Overview

This role is ideal for a seasoned ABA therapist or senior instructor who thrives in a dynamic team environment and has demonstrated experience in:

• Leading sessions and providing clinical direction in real-time
• Managing daily flow, schedules, and staff coverage
• Supporting junior therapists and maintaining compliance
• Working collaboratively with families and clinical supervisors

You will act as a Team Lead during in-centre programming blocks, helping ensure smooth daily operations, accurate therapist-youth matching, consistent data tracking, and responsive clinical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 direct therapy using ABA-based strategies with assigned youth
• Lead daily team huddles, assign therapists to youth based on skill and need
• Check daily therapist coverage, flag absences, and adjust schedules in real time
• Coordinate room setup, binders, logs, and materials before each session
• Ensure therapists complete data collection, clean-up, and end-of-session documentation
• Provide in-the-moment coaching to Instructor Therapists
• Participate in functional assessments and assist in ABLLS-R, AFLS, and VB-MAPP scoring
• Track program integrity and report concerns to the Clinical Supervisor
• Collaborate on Individualized Service Plans (ISP) and behaviour plans
• Communicate with families as needed and help facilitate the intake transition

• Experience with intake and onboarding new clients

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience delivering ABA or IBI services
• Experience supervising therapy teams or leading sessions required
• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage the “flow” of the day
• Experience in clinic-based programs preferred
• Post-secondary education in Behavioural Science, Psychology, Child Development, or a related field
• ABA Certificate, Autism & Behavioural Science diploma, or equivalent preferred
• Working knowledge of ABLLS-R, AFLS, VB-MAPP, and behavior tracking systems
• Must be comfortable providing toilet training and supporting SIBs or aggressive behaviors
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Police Check required
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred

What We Offer

• A supportive team environment grounded in empathy and excellence
• Flexible part-time hours with consistent weekly schedule
• In-centre role (no virtual sessions)
• Opportunities for training and growth into full-time or supervisory roles
• Paid training sessions and leadership coaching