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About the Role

This position is a temporary maternity leave coverage role within our organization. The Behaviour Analyst will work within a recovery-based model of care to provide time-limited, in-patient behaviour therapy services to individuals with challenging behaviors related to their mental health diagnosis. Using a bio-psychosocial approach and encompassing the Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) functions of data collection and analysis, behavioural analysis and behavioral intervention, the Behaviour Analyst will collaborate with the various disciplines within the program in the development of integrated formulations and care interventions in accordance with evidence-based practice approaches. The Behavioural Analyst will work with clients, families, staff and service providers to develop and implement individual behavioural support plans. You will liaise with other services at Youthdale such as Inpatient services, Live in Treatment, as well as community agencies in developing a care plan for behaviour needs to improve safety, learning and skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct behavioural assessments including Functional Analysis, and others.
Collect and track data on progress of intervention.
Deliver direct behavioural services based on the principles of ABA, to children and youth.
Create behaviour treatment plans and protocols that are aligned with client and family goals.
Provide consultation to clients, families, professionals, hospitals, and Live in Treatment programs.
Offer mediator sessions in the areas of communication, behaviour management/emotional regulation, social/interpersonal skills and daily living.
Deliver professional development workshops for staff and educational workshops for families.
Work with various professionals and support staff to develop resources using principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis and effective strategies for socially significant behaviour change.
Participate in discharge planning offering resources and consultation to implement strategies within the living environment and community setting.
Be flexible in working some evening hours twice per week to accommodate families’ schedules.
Deliver service in centre-based environments and virtual meetings with community or home visits when required.
Act as co-facilitator for in-patient group programming.
Facilitate group therapy and individual counselling in outpatient services.
Possess knowledge of risk assessment and work to mitigate risk and encourage client’s stabilization.
Work with clients from diverse populations.
Contribute to program development.
Support families.
Provide behavioural education.
Support and supervise students.
Collaborate with the Aftercare team in discharge planning.

Requirements

Degree or relevant diploma in Psychology, Social Services/Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Work and/or a Degree or Post-graduate certificate in Behavioural Sciences or Autism Behavioural Science, or completion of Ministry approved training.
Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board is required.
Have met all registration requirements with the College of Psychologists of Ontario by July 2024.
Thorough knowledge of behavioural individual treatment and group programming involving data collection, data tracking, graphing, formulation, planning, implementation and evaluation.
Demonstrated experience in providing Behavioural Therapy consultation to interdisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated knowledge of best practices related to treatment of mental health and addiction issues and their impact on individuals, families and caregivers.
Demonstrated experience utilizing Individual and group counseling skills, including expertise with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), Solution Focused therapy, and Family Therapy required.
Minimum of 2 years of recent relevant experience (within the past 3 years) working in an inpatient setting.
In-depth theoretical, practical knowledge of ABA principles.
Specialized knowledge required for conducting functional assessments.
Demonstrated, broad-based knowledge and experience working with children and youth with developmental disabilities, including mental health and/or autism, and a consultative model of service delivery.
Knowledge of community-based services and systems.
Experience working on an interdisciplinary team and in dealing children and youth who have a dual diagnosis, mental health or complex needs would also be an asset.
Experience with providing support to schools, families, and Live in Treatment using a mediator model of service delivery would be an asset.
Awareness of the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and within the community being served by the position.
Fluency in another language is an asset.

Skills

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
Data collection
Data analysis
Behavioural analysis
Behavioral intervention
Bio-psychosocial approach
Risk assessment
Functional Analysis
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Solution Focused therapy
Family Therapy
Mediator sessions

Location

In-centre based environments
Virtual meetings
Community visits
Home visits

Work Type

Full-Time
1 Year Contract
Unionized position

Experience Level

Minimum of 2 years of recent relevant experience (within the past 3 years) working in an inpatient setting.

Education Level

Degree or relevant diploma in Psychology, Social Services/Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Work
Degree or Post-graduate certificate in Behavioural Sciences or Autism Behavioural Science
Completion of Ministry approved training
Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)
Registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario

Salary/Compensations

$39.19 per hour

About the Company

Youthdale provides comprehensive, integrated mental health services to children and their families, connecting them with the right programs and services, both at Youthdale and in their communities.
We meet the complex needs of children and youth with a team of highly skilled and dedicated psychiatrists, psychologists, neurologists and neuropsychologists, social workers, nurses, and child and youth workers.

Equal Opportunity

At Youthdale, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment.
We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve.
Youthdale is committed to providing accommodation in all parts of the hiring process.
If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.