Behaviour Analyst- Forensic Secure Unit B

CAMH; Toronto; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

CAMH in Toronto is seeking a Temporary Full-Time Registered Behaviour Analyst to provide direct clinical care, behavioural assessment and intervention services across FSUB. The role includes supervising staff, collaborating with an interprofessional team, and contributing to program development and research initiatives.

Responsibilities cover FBA, function-based interventions, group facilitation, and data-informed evaluation of outcomes across inpatient, outpatient, or community settings,

Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree in Behaviour Analysis or related field.
• Registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPBAO) in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) with developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, or dual diagnoses.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings; weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional behavioural assessments (FBA), preference assessments, and skill evaluations.
• Design and implement function-based interventions and skill-building programs.
• Facilitate therapeutic and psycho-educational groups.
• Monitor intervention effectiveness and adjust treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Supervise unregistered or provisionally licensed staff.
• Engage with clients and families to provide education and guidance.
• Participate in research, quality improvement, and program development.

Skills

Functional assessments

Intervention design

Group facilitation

Data-informed practice

Interprofessional collaboration

Supervision

Program development

Research involvement

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Post-graduate degree in Behaviour Analysis

CPBAO registration in good standing

Job description

Job Description

CAMH is seeking a Temporary Full-Time Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA) to provide direct clinical care, behavioural assessment, and intervention services across the program FSUB.

Reporting to the Manager and working as a member of an interprofessional team, the Behaviour Analyst applies evidence-based, data-informed approaches within a bio-psychosocial framework. The role includes conducting functional behavioural assessments, designing and implementing interventions, facilitating skill-building programs, and evaluating treatment outcomes.

The Behaviour Analyst also supervises unregistered or provisionally licensed staff, ensuring high-quality care is provided, contributes to program development, provides training, and participates in research initiatives. Work may occur in inpatient, outpatient, or community settings, including forensic and neurodevelopmental populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Behavioural Assessment & Evaluation
• Conduct functional behavioural assessments (FBA), preference assessments, and skill evaluations tailored to individual client needs
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and adjust treatment plans as required
• Behavioural Intervention & Program Implementation
• Design and implement evidence-based, function-based interventions and skill-building programs
• Facilitate therapeutic, skills-based, and psycho-educational groups
• Support clients in achieving individual treatment goals using data-informed practices
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated care plans and evidence-informed recommendations
• Provide guidance and updates to clinical staff regarding interventions and outcomes
• Liaise with CAMH services, community agencies, and external clinicians to coordinate care
• Supervision & Staff Development
• Supervise behaviour analysts under supervised practice and unregulated ABA providers
• Provide education, mentoring, and training to staff, students, and team members
• Ensure high-quality care is maintained across all direct and delegated services
• Program Development & Capacity-Building
• Contribute to the design, evaluation, and enhancement of programs
• Participate in research, quality improvement, and capacity-building initiatives
• Client & Family Support
• Engage with clients and families to provide education, support, and guidance regarding interventions
• Adapt interventions to meet diverse client needs
• Workplace Compliance & Safety
• Adhere to all regulatory, legislative, and organizational policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace environment
• Demonstrate flexibility to work in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, including evenings and weekends as required
  

Qualifications/Requirements

Post-graduate degree in Behaviour Analysis or a related field - Registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPBAO) in good standing –

• For Registered Behaviour Analyst applicants not yet in independent practice, who are required to practice with clinical supervision, CAMH, in its discretion, will pre-arrange this formal supervisory relationship with the clinical program as a condition of hire, based on capacity
• CAMH reserves the right to assess if supervision capacity allows for candidates who are registered with the college under supervised practice.

Minimum 2 years experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), preferably with individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, or dual diagnoses - Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills - Ability to work in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, with a moderate to high level of mental and sensory concentration - Flexibility to work days, evenings, and weekends as required - Capacity to supervise staff under supervised practice and unregulated ABA providers. May involve lifting light objects and occasional de-escalation of clients in distress

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience working within forensic systems
• Familiarity with Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Experience facilitating therapeutic, skills-based, or psycho-educational groups
• Research or program development experience
• Experience supporting clients and families in complex care settings

Salary Range

$36.81 – $49.21 per hour

Company Culture

At time of hire, CAMH will require all new hires and rehires to provide proof of educational qualifications relevant to the position they hold with CAMH and as required by the specifications in the job posting, in accordance with policies

AHR 3.1.3 Recruitment and Selection and AHR 3.1.15 Credentialing of Professional Personnel.

Internal transfers** will be required to provide proof of educational qualifications for any additional qualifications relevant to their new position.

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.

CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

About Us

Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.

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