Behaviour Therapist, Neurodevelopmental Health – Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (Until March 2027)

Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation reimbursement

Job summary

The Behaviour Therapist at Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario provides Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) based services to individuals often presenting with neurodevelopmental conditions and/or mental health needs. Services are delivered in one-to-one and group settings in inpatient, outpatient, and community environments.

Under the supervision of the Registered Behaviour Analyst, the role includes assessment, safety planning, treatment programming, data collection, and multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Three-year (advanced) college diploma in Behaviour Science or postgraduate certificate in Behaviour Science.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum three years’ experience in ABA-based treatment programs.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Strong documentation and data skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and complete Functional Behaviour Assessments for a range of behaviours including aggressive and destructive behaviours.
• Research, develop, design, and monitor therapeutic treatment programs.
• Respond to immediate safety and ethical treatment situations across settings.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain formal documentation including assessment reports and treatment data.
• Manage scheduling, appointments, and communications with families and professionals.
• Travel to client sites as required.
• Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Clinical assessment

Education

Three-year college diploma in Behaviour Science

Postgraduate certificate in Behaviour Science

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

First Aid/CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic records/EMR

Job description

Compensation Pay Range: $36.98-$44.95

POSITION SUMMARY

The Behaviour Therapist, (who works under the clinical supervision of the Registered Behaviour Analyst), provides Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) based services to individuals often presenting with neurodevelopmental conditions and/or mental health needs. Service is provided in both one-to-one and group settings in a variety of environments. The Behaviour Therapist is responsible for delivering frontline care (either working directly with clients or via caregiver mediated treatment), professional to professional consults, and multidisciplinary case conferencing. Under the clinical supervision of the Registered Behaviour Analyst, a Behaviour Therapist is involved in various ABA based services, including assessment, safety planning, treatment and therapeutic programming, behaviour management, skill acquisition, building capacity, mediator training, and clinical consultation activities across a variety of inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. The Behaviour Therapist promotes quality improvement in all endeavours and supports safety initiatives, to minimize risk and strive for optimal organizational performance and safety benefiting staff, clients, their families, volunteers, visitors, and the community. The Behaviour Therapist works in compliance with the law and with safe work practices and policies established by CHEO to maintain a safe work environment.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and complete Functional Behaviour Assessments for a range of behaviours including, but not limited to, severe challenging behaviours including aggressive behaviour, minor and major property destruction, inappropriate social behaviour in the community, as well as life‑threatening, and sexually inappropriate behaviour.
• Research, develop, design, deliver, monitor, and evaluate therapeutic treatment programs.
• Respond appropriately to situations requiring immediate problem‑solving to provide effective, safe, and ethical treatments for a range of severity of challenging behaviours in virtual, in home, and community environments as well as individually or in a group setting.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, committees (internal and external) and initiatives designed to support the clients, families, direct care staff, and community partners.
• Prepare and maintain formal documentation including but not limited to assessment reports, collecting and graphing assessment and treatment data, treatment plans, safety plans, guidelines, program review summaries, discharge summaries, electronic records charting, session progress notes, strategy recommendations, consent forms, supervision review summaries, and email communication with the family and care team (including external providers).
• Manage own schedule after given assignments by corresponding with families and other professionals to schedule client consultations/ appointments/groups/interpreters and meetings and then booking the appointments in the electronic booking system sending invites and maintaining outlook calendars on a daily basis.
• Travelling to clients as required.
• Perform work in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all CHEO corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A three (3) year (advanced) college diploma in Behaviour Science, Behavioural Psychology, or related Social Science field OR a Postgraduate certificate in Behaviour Science field, (e.g. Behavioural Science Technician, Autism and Behavioral Science) (Essential)
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Social Sciences, Psychology, etc.) (Preferred)
• Minimum three (3) years’ recent experience developing and delivering therapeutic treatment programs based in Applied Behaviour Analysis, or equivalent experience (i.e., 5 years recent experience working with children/youth with developmental disabilities and/or complex mental health, behavioural and/or medical needs) (Essential)
• Five (5) years of experience developing and delivering therapeutic treatment programs based in Applied Behaviour Analysis (Preferred)
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification (Essential)
• Computer, word processing skills, and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, PowerPoint, Word) (Essential)
• Basic office and clerical skills (Essential)
• Highly level of accuracy and attention to detail (Essential)
• Flexible approach to work demands (Essential)
• Taking initiative and adjusting priorities (Essential)
• Clinical skills that demonstrate competence in assessment with children & youth and their families/caregivers (Essential)
• Advanced knowledge and application of behaviour analytic principles including behavioural measurement, data display and interpretation; conducting, describing, and interpreting functional behaviour assessments; selecting, designing, and implementing skill acquisition strategies; and, behaviour reduction procedures (Essential)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (Essential)
• Knowledge of community resources for children, youth and adults with special needs (Preferred)
• Working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation; general knowledge of corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to health and safety (Essential)
• Valid Ontario’s driver’s license and access to a vehicle (Essential)
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential)
• Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)
• Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs *
• Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).
• Please note that this position will be based out of Ottawa.
• Please note location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer.
• All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre‑screening.

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre‑screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested. Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third‑party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Working at CHEO means a rewarding career. A career at CHEO provides a: competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded family‑friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on‑the‑job learning support for continued education and learning potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit truly unique work environment We are redefining what it means to be a hospital. Exceptional and integrated care is what families, children and youth deserve. We are committed to partnering with them and the community to provide this care — where, when and how it’s needed. CHEO continues to be selected by local, national, and international competitions showcasing employers who lead their sector in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees. For the eleventh time, CHEO has been recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers. We are among a select group of organizations at the forefront of their respective industries who offer exceptional places to work. We were given this honour based on our outstanding: workplace atmosphere benefits employee communications training and skills development community involvement