Mobile Behavioural Therapist / Social Worker
In person (Mobile + Office as needed)
Part-time morning shifts (Monday to Friday)
Occasional in-office sessions as needed
This is an independent contractor position.
Job Overview
We are seeking a Behavioural Therapist or Registered Social Worker who specializes in
behavioural challenges to join our mobile therapy team. This role is primarily mobile - sessions take place out of our converted camper van - with occasional in-office sessions as needed.
Morning availability is required.
Happy Place Therapy offers a unique service providing mobile therapy out of a converted
camper van, as well as in-office sessions at our Queen St. location in the heart of The Beaches.
We are a passionate, growing practice committed to providing accessible and convenient care to children, families, and adults in our community.
Someone who thrives at Happy Place is empathetic, creative, flexible, and thinks outside the
box.
The ideal candidate has experience working with a variety of populations - children, teens, and adults - with comfort supporting the neurodiverse community. A willingness to provide mobile therapy sessions is considered a strong asset. We are based out of Scarborough, ON.
Responsibilities
- Provide behaviour-focused therapy sessions for children and adolescents with emotional, behavioural, and developmental challenges.
- Develop and implement individualized behaviour support plans based on data collection and client progress.
- Apply ABA principles and behavioural strategies in a mobile, community-based setting.
- Collaborate with parents, teachers, and healthcare professionals to create consistent support across environments.
- Maintain accurate documentation including progress notes, behaviour tracking, and treatment outcomes.
- Educate parents and families on behavioural strategies to reinforce progress at home.
- Stay current with best practices in behavioural therapy, ABA, and neurodiversity-affirming care.
Qualifications
- Degree in Social Work, Behaviour Science, or a related field required (MSW, RSW,BCBA, or Registered Psychotherapist).
- Specialization in behavioural therapy and/or ABA required.
- Experience working with Autism, ADHD, and behavioural challenges strongly preferred.
- Valid driver's licence required - role involves driving the van to and from sessions.
- Experience working with children and adolescents in a clinical or community setting preferred.
- Knowledge of special education practices and medical terminology advantageous.
- Strong notetaking, time management, and communication skills.
- Must be willing to maintain a caseload of 12-15+ clients per week.
- Morning availability required.
- Flexible mindset - we are a small but growing practice.
- Morning availability required (Monday to Friday).
- Occasional in-office sessions as needed.
Benefits
Join us in making therapy more accessible for children and their families in Toronto!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $105.00-$111.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
