Clinical Supervisor, Autism Services – Core Clinical Services Page 1 of 2
Interested in working with an amazing team that really cares? Then you should join Lumenus! At Lumenus we illuminate a seamless pathway to optimal wellbeing for our clients. As one of the largest mental health agencies in Ontario, we offer a broad range of high-quality mental health, developmental and community services for infants, children, youth, individuals, and families across Toronto. We are a passionate, dynamic and growing agency. We offer a competitive salary, employer paid benefits, ongoing training, and career development opportunities! Lumenus Community Services is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We value a recruitment and selection process that is inclusive and barrier-free and we encourage applications from all individuals including, but not limited to, all cultures, religions, racialized communities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. Lumenus Community Services is looking for a Clinical Supervisor, Autism Services. The Clinical Supervisor leads and supervises a team of Therapists delivering behaviour services based on Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). They will ensure effective operation of Autism Services through clinical supervision and support for clients and their families in matters related to behavioural interventions at home and in the community. As a member of the Lumenus Management Team, the Clinical Supervisor, Autism Services is responsible for implementing and monitoring the Agency’s Autism Services strategic plan as it relates to the program’s purpose and is responsible for the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of the program.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Clinical Responsibilities
• Program development, implementation and monitoring
• Conduct functional and behavioural assessments
• Develop and /or approve individual treatment programs for clients
• Design and write clinical programs as relevant to role
• Participate in the treatment planning process
• Build and foster strong team development and cohesion
• Conduct on-site supervision of direct service delivery
• Ensure the clinical program is delivered according to prescribed standards of service and clinical practice
• Provide training for parents related to behavioural intervention at home and in the community
• Assist in the delivery of Family Support Services
• Train, coach, supervise and evaluate therapists/direct reports
• Support ongoing training and professional development of therapists/direct reports
• Contribute to effective cross-sector linkages
Clinical Supervisor, Autism Services Location: Etobicoke, ON Position Type : Full-time Regular Posting closing date: Open until filled
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Administrative Responsibilities
• Carry out administrative functions in support of service delivery
• ADP reporting
• Provide administrative supervision to a team of therapists/direct reports
• Work with the program manager in hiring staff
• Monitor performance standards and complete ongoing learning plans and performance appraisals
• Adhere to professional standards of service consistent with legislative requirements, manager directives
and expectations
• Prepare and submit accurate, timely service statistics as required.
• Enter client information into agency Client Information System in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure service targets are met (ISPs completed, clients served, direct service hours and positive clinical
outcomes for clients)
• Assist program manager in completing serious occurrence and incident reports as needed in a timely
manner and monitors incident reports
• follows the current Ministerial Guidelines in reporting serious occurrences; duty to report guidelines and
training staff.
• Approves and monitors financial expenditures within established parameters.
• Ensures adherence to agency policies and procedures and practices.
• Completes and signs-off time sheets and approves service related expenses for staff.
• Schedules and deploys staff ensuring coverage for sickness, vacations, professional development, etc.
• Implements relevant program evaluation processes that ensure the program is meeting expected outcomes.
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QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Master’s degree or diploma in related field with current clinical expertise and knowledge of Child
Development and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• 3 to 5 years’ work experience with children and or youth with autism and families, or relevant experience
• Must possess Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing and/or other relevant
certification in the autism/social services sector.
• Must have a strong understanding of typical/atypical child development
• Knowledge of relevant tools related to scope of position including clinical, technological and assessments.
• Experience in supervising employees is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, and administrative skills
• Demonstrates superior English communication skills both oral and written.
• Fluency in more than one language is considered an asset and proficiency in French is preferred
• Demonstrates the ability to engage in respectful interactions with others and address situations in ways that
respect diverse backgrounds and lived experiences
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening police check
• Access to reliable transportation to travel to various work sites within the GTA
• Able to work in-person, across sites, and flexible for evenings/weekends (e.g. Tuesday to Saturday
schedule)
TO APPLY: Interested applicants are invited to apply through the following link: https://lumenus.ca/careers/
We ask applicants to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner
https://lumenus.ca/careers/