Behavioural Therapist (TFT 1.0 FTE)
Position Information
| Posting Number: | ROM24-414E |
| Title: | Behavioural Therapist (TFT 1.0 FTE) |
| Position Status: | Temporary Full-time | Contract End Date: | 04/18/2025 |
| FTE: | 1.0 |
| Job Schedule: | Days |
| Unit: | Regional Dual Diagnosis Consultation Team (RDDCT) |
| Department: | Community Mental Health |
| Union: | OPSEU Local 479 |
| Site: | Community Mental Health - Carlingwood & Satellite Offices |
| 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.
Duties:
- Complete behavioural assessments and plan treatment strategies in conjunction with team members, and under the supervision of a Psychologist.
- Develop, implement, summarize, and document individual tracking forms.
- Develop, implement and document individual client consultation reports.
- Coordinate and monitor service delivery and assist in the development and delivery of training sessions for clients, staff and community partners.
- Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
- Participate in weekly team meetings to review clients and organize daily assignments.
- Complete and maintain all necessary documentation as per The Royal’s policies and procedures.
- Complete all required non-clinical administrative documentation (i.e. workload measurement, quality improvement, forms, etc.).
- Provide Education to community partners about behavior management.
- Identify and coordinate provision of service and resources for clients, in collaboration with affiliate and community partners, advocating on client’s behalf.
- Conduct home visits to clients, requiring extensive driving in the catchment area.
- 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 Workplace Policy.
Qualifications:
- Post graduate diploma or degree from a recognized college or university such as a diploma in Behaviour Analysis or a related field. i.e. Behavioural Science Technology (preferred), 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 Dual Diagnosis setting is considered an asset
- Experience working in community mental health is considered an asset
- Knowledge of consultation model
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Access to a reliable vehicle to be used in day-to-day job duties and responsibilities.
- English level A- in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading and writing is mandatory. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.
| Salary Range: | 36.84 to 50.24 per hour |
Additional Information
- All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
- Please apply by clicking on the Apply button below.
- The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
- All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
- The Royal is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.