Behaviour Support Specialist - Psychology

Baycrest Hospital has an opportunity for a

BEHAVIOURAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Ambulatory Clinical Services

Position Type : Temporary Full-Time (Approx. 18 months)

Shift Type : Day (subject to change)

Hourly Pay Rate : $48.68 - $56.30

Bi-Weekly Hours : 75 Hours

Hours of Work : 7.5 hrs / shift

Posting Number : 8079

Union : OPSEU 583

The Behaviour Support Specialist will work closely with the interdisciplinary team to develop, build, and evaluate behavioural care plans and interventions, primarily for patients on the Behavioural Neurology unit (4W), which is a 20-bed locked unit.

The Behavioural Support Specialist will develop and support the skills of our care team, who assess and treat patients with dementia, various neurodegenerative diseases, and other associated behaviours that have not responded to other methods of treatment or programs.

The Behaviour Support Specialist will report to the Program Director, Neuropsychology and Cognitive Health Program and Interprofessional Practice Chief.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Provides comprehensive clinical behavioural assessment and behavior support services to the inpatient Behavioural Neurology unit and other behaviour support services / programs in the Hospital

Provides training to staff and students related to behaviour support

Provides comprehensive clinical assessments with a focus on identifying factors contributing to responsive behaviors utilizing a bio-psychosocial framework

Collaborates with client, care partners, and the client’s circle of care to develop and disseminate individualized behavior management interventions and care plans

Participates in data collection and reporting on a number of accountability measures

Attends and contributes to team meetings, patient rounds, and educational series

Other duties as directed

Qualifications include but are not limited to :

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Registration as a Behaviour Analyst with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario

Minimum three (3) years demonstrated expertise and knowledge working with individuals with various neurodegenerative diseases including dementia, and those with acute behavioural changes and associated responsive behaviours

Experience / familiarity with behavioural, cognitive, psychosocial, and environmental assessments relating to responsive behaviours

Training and experience in applied behaviour analysis and behavioural support management approaches including, but not limited to Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA), P.

I.E.C.E.S., U-First!, Montessori Approach preferred

Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating behavioural support programs, quality improvement, and education for team members

Demonstrated ability and experience conducting clinical research

Demonstrated excellent clinical-reasoning, critical thinking, problem solving, and interprofessional collaboration skills

Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite), and use of health information systems

Additional Benefits :

Vacation Entitlement

Opportunity to enroll in the extended health and dental benefit plan

Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Access to 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program

INTERNAL APPLICANTS : Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position.

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Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences

are changing the future of brain health and aging.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ( AODA’).

If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at recruitment@baycrest.

org or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961.

All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check / vulnerable sector screen.

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