Behavioural Consultant - Older AdultFraser Health Authority • Surrey, Metro Vancouver Regional District, CA

Behavioural Consultant - Older Adult

Fraser Health Authority • Surrey, Metro Vancouver Regional District, CA

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Behavioural Consultant - Older Adult

Fraser Health Authority

Salary : CAD $42.27 - $52.81 per hour

Job Summary

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for knowledge exchange and making an impact in the health and social services sectors? We're looking for a dedicated Behavioural Consultant - Older Adult to join our team and drive innovation in the Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) space!

What We’re Looking For

A Master's degree in Psychology, Special Education, or other relevant health-related discipline or Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis
At least 2 years recent experience providing direct behavioural assessment / consulting older adult mental health clients.

Details

Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Operations, the Behavioural Consultant conducts comprehensive behavioural assessments and supports case managers in developing and implementing behavioural interventions for clients with cognitive impairment, behaviours associated with dementia and psychiatric disorders. Works in collaboration with the interprofessional team to support the development, implementation and review of admission safety plans, behaviour support plans and access and discharge planning. Provides supportive information to community care networks and participates in the evaluation of process and outcomes to ensure continuing quality of service.

Responsibilities

Conduct behavioural assessments, gather psychosocial history, conduct in vivo behavioural observations, and utilize ABC charting and / or other behavioural data gathering techniques. Analyze data and develop intervention plans. Provides training / coaching to family members and caregivers when appropriate.

Collaborate with interprofessional team to provide support and input in the development, documentation, implementation, modification, and review of admission safety plans and behaviour support plans.

Participate in psychiatric assessment, assess client progress, follow up on implementation and re-evaluation of behavioural strategies.

Perform case reviews and process evaluations; prepare reports of observations to ensure continuity of quality service, communication, and client documentation.

Attend and participate in client‑related meetings, assessments, case reviews, progress meetings, access, discharges, and internal / external case conferences.

Coordinate assessment, intervention, and follow‑up for a caseload of individuals with cognitive impairment, dementia and psychiatric disorders.

Assist in program development, including preparation, prioritizing, scheduling, and arranging resources.

Support family members and care providers with up‑to‑date clinical information; recommend community resources.

Maintain client files according to established standards, procedures, and protocols.

Participate on committees to promote optimal client support and represent rehabilitation goals.

Participate in approved research and special projects; collect data, summarize information, or provide verbal updates.

Maintain and update clinical knowledge; develop professional development plan with personnel.

Carry out responsibilities per health and safety requirements; report unsafe situations.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training & Experience :

Master's Degree in Psychology, Special Education, or other relevant health‑related discipline, or Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis.

Two years recent experience in direct behavioural assessment / consulting older adult mental health clients.

Valid BC Driver’s License; personal vehicle required for regional travel.

Skills & Abilities :

Conduct comprehensive behavioural assessments, develop and evaluate treatment programs.

Knowledge of recovery principles, psych placement, Mental Health Act, community resources, trauma‑informed practice, culturally safe practice, gender‑affirming care.

Manage conflict, aggressive behavior, and use non‑violent crisis intervention.

Work independently and as part of interprofessional team; proactively manage conflicts.

Broad knowledge of therapy theory and clinical practice within client and family‑centred model of care.

Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.

Analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills; manage caseload and prioritize.

Effective communication verbally and in writing; interpersonal skills.

Proficiency with office equipment, computer systems, and software.

Physical ability to perform job duties.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

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Please be on alert for recruitment scams. We are aware of several scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. We will never ask for money or ask you to download or install an app during our recruitment process.

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