Behaviour Technologist, Temporary Full Time, Forensic Mental Health - Community

Providence Care; Kingston; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Care is seeking a Behavioural Technologist to deliver outreach support to clients and families across community locations. You will collaborate with DS Agencies to manage risk for individuals with dual diagnoses and support knowledge exchange across services.

Reporting to the Manager, Forensic Mental Health, this role emphasizes therapeutic relationships, client-centered assessments, and education to enhance competencies in community settings within a forensics mental health lens.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Behavioural Science Technology or BA in Behavioural Psychology.
• Two years’ experience with dual-diagnosis individuals in forensics (preferred).
• Experience in non-traditional community settings and with diverse service providers.

Responsibilities

• Develops effective therapeutic relationships, including shared understanding of the lived illness experience.
• Participates in client-centered comprehensive assessment with the team.
• Consults with DS agencies to understand client and agency needs.
• Provides education to DS agencies to develop greater dual-diagnosis expertise in forensic mental health.
• Provides education and support to individuals and families and advocates for rights and preferences.
• Supports DS agencies in risk management for persons at risk of justice system involvement.

Education

Diploma in Behavioural Science Technology

Bachelor of Applied Arts Degree in Behavioural Psychology

Job description

Job Code: 27044

Status: Temporary Full-Time (Up to 1 year)

Location: Community Locations

Union: OPSE 4104 Paramedical

Wage: $37.24 - $42.51

Posting Period: Posted Until Filled

• Developmental Opportunity*

Reporting to the Manager, Forensic Mental Health, the Behavioural Technologist is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of outreach support to clients and their families and Regional Developmental Service Agencies (DSA) in a manner consistent with Providence Care’s Mission, Vision and Values. Utilizing a problem solving, collaborative and responsive approach in conjunction with the inter‑professional teams, community partners, clients and families, the Behavioural Technologist provides education and consultation to assist the DS sector agencies to work with and assist with the risk management for persons living with a dual diagnosis who are at risk of justice system involvement. As well as providing opportunities to develop greater expertise in working with people with a dual diagnosis who are at risk of justice system involvement from the DS agencies.

Skills And Qualifications Required

• Diploma in Behavioural Science Technology or Bachelor of Applied Arts Degree in Behavioural Psychology
• Two years’ work experience providing services to individuals living with a dual diagnosis in forensics setting, preferred
• Experience and comfort working within a broad range of non‑traditional, community settings and with a variety of service providers
• Experience in implementing capacity enhancement and knowledge exchange activities

Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops effective therapeutic relationships, including developing a shared understanding of the individual's lived experience of their illness
• Participates in and completes parts of the client‑centered comprehensive assessment in conjunction with other members of the team
• Consults with the DS agencies to understand needs for the client and the agency
• Provides education to the DS agencies to develop greater expertise in working with people with a dual diagnosis within a forensics mental health lens
• Provides education and support to individuals and their families and advocates for individual's rights and preferences
• Supports and assists DS agencies in risk management with persons who are at risk of justice system involvement

Why Work at Providence Care Community Teams

• Providence Care offers a wide range of community services across southeastern Ontario
• Community services striving for excellence in care, education and research
• Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
• Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation
• Corporate and service specific orientation for new hires
• Focus on Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Locations in Kingston, Belleville, Brockville, Kingston, Napanee and Sharbot Lake

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Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.