Psychotherapist, pediatrics - Toronto, Markham, and GTA

The Psychotherapist plans, develops, and monitors a variety of therapy support service delivery options to meet the needs of individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/or other developmental delays or disabilities as well as their families. The Psychotherapist also consults with and teaches instructional team members regarding pro-active educational programming; develops and implements comprehensive treatment plans; and collaborates with team members, related service providers, families, and other agencies as appropriate.

Job type: Part-time, Hourly. 5-10 hours per week with 2-3 evening sessions a week (3pm-7pm)
Work setting: Hybrid, center-based. Potential assignment in Toronto, Markham, and the GTA.
Salary: $80,000-102,000/yr (pro-rated)

Take an inside look at what you will do each day:

• Ensure that services provided adhere to best practices and assist clients in meeting and surpassing their goals.
• Conduct thorough reviews of records and available data (e.g., educational, medical, historical) upon receiving intake and prior to assessment.
• Utilize appropriate assessment tools, therapeutic techniques, and data collection systems to develop and implement teaching programs aligned with family goals and desired outcomes.
• Document all contacts, observations, and interventions, using professional knowledge and judgment to strategize continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate documentation of client progress, including data measurement, observation notes, assessments, and client self-reports.
• Prepare and complete reports as required, ensuring compliance with contract/funding requirements and professional standards.
• Collaborate with families, administration teams, and discipline leads as needed to recruit, select, train, and retain team members.
• Develop innovative strategies to ensure the continuity and consistency of treatment and support services across various settings for clients of all ages.
• Direct the treatment team in safely progressing exercises, functional tasks, and work simulations to address objective limitations, with clear and concise documentation.

• A master's degree in the field of counselling, therapy, mental health, psychology or a related social service discipline is required and a period of supervised clinical work with clients is required.
• Membership with a provincial or federal association is usually required by employers (e.g., CRPO, MSSW).
• Ability to travel within the community is an asset.

• Minimum 1 year of experience working as a psychotherapist.
• Your bilingual language skills in English and French are an asset.
• Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is an asset.

What Monarch House can offer to you:

• Competitive compensation that increases with your skillset.
• Supervision hours for aspiring and provisionally registered clinicians.
• Access to mentorship, premium resources, and subscriptions for professional growth and development.
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family (if eligible).
• Flexible work options: choose from 3-day, 4-day, or 5-day work week (for clinicians).
• Create a hybrid working setup in any of our locations across Canada (for clinicians).
• Join our annual Best Practice Day for learning and reflection with our national community of clinicians.
• Enjoy Paid Time Off and Personal Paid Days.
• Exclusive unlimited employee discounts (e.g., hotels, cinema tickets, Apple products and more).
• Mileage covered (for staff travelling to multiple centers and/or the community).

Meet your Monarch House team:

Established in 2009 in British Columbia as an interdisciplinary treatment centre for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families, Monarch House has now expanded its geographic network and services to include the full range of services for individuals with academic, behaviour, communication, learning, motor, physical, speech, social and vocational needs.

Monarch House is a dynamic team of professionals providing challenging career opportunities and fulfilling roles in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. Our professional staff work collaboratively and/or individually with each client and specifically tailor services to their needs. Our services can be provided in our centres, at clients’ homes and schools, in the community, and in specialized housing settings. Working with the fields’ thought leaders, we conduct our own research and are committed to continuous learning to provide the most effective treatments possible.

Monarch House is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Your unique perspective is what makes us stronger.