Behaviour Therapist – Kanata & Barrhaven

MC Behavioural Services
Locations: Kanata and Barrhaven, Ottawa, ON
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Primarily weekday evenings, with some weekend availability
Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Behaviour Therapist to provide one-to-one support to children and adolescents with autism, ADHD, developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioural or emotional needs. The therapist will implement individualized behaviour and skill-building programs, support communication, social skills, emotional regulation, daily living skills, academic tasks, and independence, while collecting data and maintaining professional documentation. The position involves working with clients in centre-based and home settings, communicating with parents and supervisors, and following individualized treatment plans. Experience working with children and knowledge of ABA principles are preferred.

Position Summary

The Behaviour Therapist will work directly with children and adolescents who may have autism, ADHD, developmental delays, learning difficulties, communication challenges, emotional/behavioural concerns, or other support needs.

The therapist will implement individualized programs developed according to the client's needs and will work under appropriate clinical/professional guidance.

This position is particularly suitable for someone who enjoys working with children, is interested in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), and is comfortable supporting both behavioural and academic goals.

Key ResponsibilitiesBehavioural Therapy

- Provide individualized one-to-one behaviour therapy to children and adolescents.
- Implement individualized behaviour intervention and skill-acquisition programs.
- Follow established treatment goals, intervention plans, and therapist instructions.
- Support the development of functional communication and social skills.
- Teach adaptive and daily living skills where identified as treatment goals.
- Support emotional regulation and coping skills.
- Implement appropriate prompting, reinforcement, shaping, modelling, and other evidence-based behavioural strategies as directed.
- Support replacement behaviours and functional communication.
- Assist clients with transitions between activities.
- Work on attention, task completion, independence, and following instructions.
- Implement strategies designed to reduce barriers to learning and participation.
- Maintain a positive, respectful, and client-centred therapeutic environment.

Academic Support

The therapist will also provide academic support according to the client's individualized needs.

Responsibilities may include:

- Supporting homework completion.
- Assisting with reading and writing activities.
- Supporting basic mathematics and other academic subjects.
- Helping clients develop study and organizational skills.
- Supporting attention and task persistence during academic activities.
- Breaking assignments into manageable steps.
- Teaching task-initiation and task-completion strategies.
- Supporting time management and planning.
- Helping clients develop appropriate learning routines.




- Using behavioural strategies to increase participation in academic tasks.
- Communicating observed academic challenges and progress to the supervising team.

Data Collection & Documentation

- Collect accurate data during sessions as required.
- Record client responses and progress toward identified goals.
- Complete session notes accurately and on time.
- Document relevant behavioural observations.
- Track skill acquisition and progress according to the established program.
- Communicate significant concerns or changes to the appropriate supervisor or clinical team.
- Maintain confidentiality of client information and records.

Parent/Caregiver Communication

- Maintain professional and respectful communication with parents and caregivers.
- Provide appropriate updates regarding session participation and progress.
- Follow parent-training or caregiver-support strategies assigned by the supervising professional.
- Maintain professional boundaries.
- Communicate concerns promptly through the appropriate channels.

Professional Responsibilities

- Attend staff meetings, training, supervision, and case discussions when required.
- Follow MC Behavioural Services policies and procedures.
- Follow the individualized service plan for each client.
- Maintain qualified conduct during centre-based, home-based, school-based, or community sessions.
- Respect client dignity, privacy, culture, and individual differences.
- Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Communicate schedule changes or absences as early as possible.

QualificationsRequired

- Post-secondary education in one of the following areas is preferred:
- Behavioural Science
- Psychology
- Child and Youth Care
- Education
- Social Work
- Autism/Behavioural Studies
- Early Childhood Education
- Special Education
- Related field
- Previous experience working with children or adolescents.
- Strong interest in behaviour therapy and child development.
- Ability to follow individualized treatment programs and instructions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a clinical team.
- Reliable transportation or ability to travel to assigned client locations.
- Ability to complete required documentation accurately.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience providing ABA-based intervention.
- RBT certification or relevant ABA training.
- Experience working with children with autism or ADHD.
- Experience supporting children with developmental disabilities.
- Experience providing academic or educational support.
- Experience with behaviour data collection.
- Experience implementing Functional Communication Training (FCT).
- Experience with reinforcement-based interventions.
- Experience supporting social skills.
- Experience working with challenging behaviours.
- Experience working with children who have learning difficulties or executive-function challenges.

Skills We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

- Patient and compassionate.




- Reliable and punctual.
- Comfortable working with children and families.
- Observant and detail-oriented.
- Comfortable following structured programs.
- Able to take and record behavioural data.
- Comfortable providing academic support.
- Able to build positive relationships with clients.
- Professional and respectful in communication.
- Flexible and willing to learn.
- Comfortable receiving supervision and feedback.
- Able to maintain professional boundaries.
- Motivated to develop their skills in behavioural therapy.

Schedule & Availability

This position is particularly suited for someone who can work after school and during evening hours.

Typical sessions may occur between:

Monday–Friday: approximately 3:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Some weekend availability may also be available depending on client needs.

Candidates who are able to commit to consistent weekly evening availability are encouraged to apply.

Please indicate your availability clearly in your application.

Service Locations

We are currently recruiting therapists who are able to provide services in:

Kanata, Ottawa

Barrhaven, Ottawa

Sessions may take place at the client's home, centre, or another agreed-upon setting depending on the client's service plan.

Candidates should indicate which area(s) they are able to serve.

What We Offer

- Competitive hourly pay of $20–$25/hour, based on experience and qualifications.
- Flexible part-time scheduling.
- Opportunities for consistent weekly client hours.
- Experience working with children and adolescents.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Support from an experienced behavioural/clinical team.
- Opportunities to develop skills in ABA, behaviour intervention, academic support, and parent collaboration.
- Potential for additional hours as client availability increases.

Key Expectations

Because consistency is important for our clients, we are looking for therapists who can make a reliable weekly commitment.

Successful candidates should be comfortable working with children in a structured therapeutic environment and following individualized programs consistently.

Candidates must be willing to receive feedback, participate in supervision/training as required, and maintain accurate documentation.

How to Apply

Please submit:

- Your resume.
- A brief description of your experience working with children.
- Your experience with ABA or behaviour therapy, if applicable.
- Your academic/educational background.
- Your availability, including evening and weekend availability.
- The Ottawa areas you are able to travel to, particularly Kanata and/or Barrhaven.

Please indicate whether you are applying for Kanata, Barrhaven, or both locations.

MC Behavioural Services is committed to providing respectful, individualized support to children and families and to building a professional team that values collaboration, consistency, and client progress.

Pay: $22.00-$30.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ottawa, ON K2J 1S8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Language:

- french and english (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Location:

- Ottawa, ON K2J 1S8 (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 75% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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