Behavioural Therapist (TFT 1.0 FTE)

Position Information

Posting Number: BMHC26-108E Title: Behavioural Therapist (TFT 1.0 FTE) Position Status: Temporary Full-time Contract End Date: 02/28/2027 FTE: 1.0 Job Schedule: Days/Evenings/Weekends Unit: Assertive Community Treatment Team - Dual Diagnosis Department: Community Mental Health Union: OPSEU Local 439 Site: Brockville Mental Health Centre Level of Police Check: Vulnerable Sector Check Number of Vacancies: 1

About The Royal

As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete behavioural assessments and plan treatment strategies in conjunction with team members, under the supervision of staff psychologists.
• Develop and implement positive behaviour support plans for referred individual clients.
• Monitor management of positive behaviour supports plans and collect data to document clients’ progress.
• Coordinate and monitor service delivery and assist in the development and delivery of training sessions on behaviour modification for clients, staff and community partners.
• Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Provide Education to community partners about behaviour management and principles of behaviour modification.
• Other duties may reasonably be assigned.
• Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
• Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination Free policy.

Qualifications

• Post graduate diploma or degree from a recognized college or university such as a diploma in Behaviour Analysis or a related field. . Behavioural Science Technology (3 years advanced), or a related undergraduate degree with emphasis on applied behavior analysis.
• Demonstrated experience and sound knowledge in the field of developmental disabilities, mental illness and behavioural analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a professional multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Previous experience in a community setting is considered an asset.
• Experience in facilitation of group/individual counselling and experience in staff training/education is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of consultation model.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Valid class G driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Language Requirements

English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset

Salary Range: 36.84 to 50.24 per hour