Clinical Coordinator

The McMaster Children's Hospital Autism Program is an ambulatory service for autistic children and youth. These services have strong links to McMaster University's Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, McMaster Autism Research Team (MacART) and the Offord Centre for Child Studies.

Monday to Friday; days (possible occasional evenings or weekends)

This position is temporary until August 2027

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at , Ext for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

1. Master's Degree in Psychology or Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) preferred (Master's Degree in a related field will be considered)
2. Registered as a Registered Behaviour Analyst with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario 
3. Extensive experience and training in ABA with autistic children and youth
4. Minimum (3) three to (5) five years recent experience with individuals with autism
5. Minimum (3) three to (5) five years of relevant supervisory experience
6. Demonstrated skills in leadership and training
7. Experience in developing evaluation systems
8. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
9. Demonstrated problem-solving abilities
10. Ability to be flexible in work schedule in order to meet client and staff needs
11. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
12. Valid driver's license and access to an adequately insured vehicle
13. Must be able to obtain a valid Vulnerable Sector Screen (VSS)
14. Fluency in French will be considered an asset.

Working within the McMaster Children's Hospital Autism Program, the Clinical Coordinator will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and supervising the Applied Behavioural Analysis services. The Clinical Coordinator will also provide ABA services for parents/caregivers and autistic children and youth.