Mental Health Therapist - Autism Services

About YOU

You are a compassionate, skilled, and client-focused clinician passionate about supporting autistic children and youth experiencing co-occurring mental health concerns. With a relevant master’s degree, professional registration, and experience providing individual, family, and parent-child therapy, you bring strong assessment skills and an understanding of the unique needs of neurodivergent children, youth, and their families.

You build trusting therapeutic relationships, adapt interventions to each client’s needs, and empower families through skill development and psychoeducation. Collaborative and organized, you value working alongside Behaviour Analysts and other professionals to provide coordinated, family-centred care that supports safety, connection, and well-being.

About ROCK

ROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids) is recognized as the number one non-profit employer of choice, leading the way in providing mental health services to children, youth, and families in the Halton region. We are an accredited organization with exemplary standings from Accreditation Canada, reflecting our commitment to high-quality care. Our dynamic and collaborative team is dedicated to achieving our mission and vision, fostering a positive and inclusive environment that mirrors the diversity of the community we serve. At ROCK, we offer various professional development opportunities, company events, and a supportive culture that encourages innovation and growth.ROCK is site certified in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) a developmentally sensitive, neurobiology-informed approach to clinical problem solving. Our hybrid work model provides flexibility, combining on-site and virtual environments, to best meet the needs of our staff and clients. Join us in making a meaningful impact in mental health care.

About the ROLE

Reporting to the Manager, Autism Services, the Mental Health Therapist - Autism Services provides assessment, consultation, and psychotherapeutic treatment to children and youth ages 0–18 who have been diagnosed with autism and are experiencing co-occurring mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, or suicidal ideation.

Through individual, family, and parent-child therapy, you will help clients and caregivers develop skills and strategies that address their needs and treatment goals. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute a biopsychosocial perspective, coordinate care, and collaborate with Behaviour Analysts and community partners to connect families with appropriate services and supports.

You will also maintain clinical documentation, contribute to program development, and supervise students and trainees while supporting safe, respectful, and client-centred care.

This is a new position

This is a contract role ending in March 2028

Education:

• A relevant master’s degree from a recognized
• Registration with an accrediting professional body is required (i.e. College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analayst of Ontario, or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario).
• Advanced training in the treatment of dual diagnosis and neurodivergent youth.

Experience:

• A minimum of three years clinical experience in family, individual, and parent-child therapy, as well as some experience leading groups. It is expected that this experience will have included appropriate supervision.
• Relevant knowledge and skill in the assessment and treatment of children, youth, and families that are encountering mental health issues.
• Previous experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis is considered an Asset.

Skill:

• Strong interpersonal and clinical skills
• Demonstrated ability to apply relevant knowledge and training to the assessment and treatment of children and their families
• The ability to speak a second language is highly valued.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements:

• Access to reliable transportation in alignment with program needs.
• Proficient in the use of technology as required of the position, including working in a virtual environment with MAC OS operating systems experience preferred.
• Current criminal reference check with vulnerable sector search completed for ROCK.

Our rewards ROCK, join our team and ENJOY:

🕒 Flexibility: plan your schedule to harmonize with your life
🌴 Recharge: starting with paid time off, 2 weeks’ vacation and 2 additional ROCK holidays in addition to statutory holidays

📖 Learning: Professional development assistance, investing in your growth

🍎 Wellness: Discounted Good life memberships and Health Benefits

ROCK is committed to fostering a positive and progressive workforce reflecting the community we serve and promoting diversity at all levels in a dynamic and inclusive environment. We provide equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and ROCK’s Accommodation Policy.

If you are invited to participate in the interview process and require accommodation for the interview, we ask that you provide your accommodation request as soon as reasonably practicable. Please be advised that you may be requested to provide verifiable supporting information, such as medical or other documentation depending upon the type of Code-protected accommodation, to Human Resources to ensure that appropriate accommodation is provided to you throughout the hiring process. ROCK treats all accommodation requests confidentially.

Please note that ROCK positions are currently working in an on-site and virtual hybrid model. Positions are located in the Halton Region and travel between sites may be required.