Registered Psychotherapist or Registered Social Worker (MSW, RSW)ASD-Focused Therapist | Children, Teens & Families

Calm Guidance Counselling and Support

Location: Burlington, Ontario + Virtual

Position: Independent Contractor

Compensation: 35/65 fee split

Schedule: Flexible, based on clinician availability and client needs

About Calm Guidance Counselling and Support

Calm Guidance Counselling and Support is a growing private counselling practice supporting children, teens, adults and families in Burlington and virtually.

We are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Registered Psychotherapist (RP) or Master of Social Work/Registered Social Worker (MSW, RSW) to join the Calm Guidance Team, with a particular focus on supporting children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their parents/caregivers.

This is a great opportunity for a clinician who enjoys working collaboratively, values neurodiversity-affirming care, and is interested in offering a combination of individual counselling, parent/caregiver support and therapeutic groups.

The Role The successful clinician will provide psychotherapy and counselling services to children, teens and families, with an emphasis on clients with ASD and related needs.

Responsibilities may include

- Providing individual therapy to children and teens with ASD
- Providing counselling and support to parents and caregivers
- Facilitating or co-facilitating therapeutic groups for children and teens
- Supporting concerns such as emotional regulation, anxiety, self-esteem, social skills, coping skills, transitions and peer relationships
- Developing individualized, strengths-based treatment goals
- Collaborating appropriately with parents/caregivers while maintaining the therapeutic needs and confidentiality of the child or teen
- Completing clinical documentation and record keeping in a timely manner
- Participating as a collaborative member of the Calm Guidance Team
- Maintaining professional and ethical standards consistent with the clinician's regulatory College
- Providing both in-person services in Burlington and virtual services

Qualifications

Required:

- Registered and in good standing as either:
- Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), or
- Registered Social Worker (MSW, RSW)



with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
- Master's-level education appropriate to the professional designation
- Experience and/or strong clinical interest in working with children and teens with ASD
- Experience working therapeutically with children, adolescents and families
- Comfortable providing both individual and group-based supports
- Strong communication, interpersonal and clinical documentation skills
- Ability to work independently while also being part of a team-oriented team
- Professional liability insurance appropriate to the clinician's designation and scope of practice
- Ability to maintain all registration, insurance and professional requirements associated with independent practice

CRPO requires active registrants to maintain professional liability insurance meeting its prescribed requirements, including minimum coverage levels and other policy conditions. OCSWSSW also emphasizes the additional professional responsibilities involved in private practice and identifies regular supervision as essential for registrants practising privately. [crpo.ca] [ocswssw.org]

Assets

We would especially love to hear from clinicians with experience or additional training in areas such as:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder and neurodiversity-affirming care
- Emotional regulation
- Anxiety
- Social and interpersonal skills
- CBT and/or other evidence-informed therapeutic approaches
- Parent coaching or caregiver support
- Child and adolescent mental health
- Group therapy or psychoeducational groups

What Calm Guidance Offers As part of the Calm Guidance Team, you will have the opportunity to:

- Work within a supportive and growing private practice
- Maintain flexibility as an independent contractor
- Provide a combination of virtual and in-person counselling
- Work with an established child, teen and family client population
- Provide both individual and group therapy




- Develop groups and programming based on your areas of clinical interest and expertise
- Collaborate with other mental health professionals
- Build your caseload while being part of a team environment

Compensation This is an independent contractor position with a 35/65 fee split.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with children and teens and who brings warmth, patience and creativity to their clinical work. The ideal candidate understands that each autistic child or teen has unique strengths, needs and communication styles and is committed to providing respectful, individualized and affirming support.

We are particularly interested in someone who wants to grow with Calm Guidance and become an active member of our team rather than simply working alongside the practice.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining:

- Your professional designation and registration status
- Your experience working with children and teens with ASD
- Your experience providing individual and/or group therapy
- Your general availability for in-person and virtual clients

We look forward to hearing from clinicians who are passionate about helping children, teens and families feel supported, understood and empowered. Calm Guidance Counselling and Support

Burlington, Ontario

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How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume to Alicia at [email protected].

Please include a brief introduction outlining:

- Your professional designation and current registration status
- Your experience supporting children and teens with ASD
- Any experience providing individual, family/parent, or group therapy
- Your availability for in-person and virtual clients

We look forward to hearing from clinicians who are passionate about supporting children, teens and families and who are interested in growing as part of the Calm Guidance Counselling and Support team. Provide your feedback on BizChat

Pay: $90.00-$120.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burlington, ON L7N 3P3

📌 Psychotherapist or Registered Social Worker (Burlington)
🏢 Calm Guidance Counselling and Support
📍 Burlington