Behavioural Therapist (TFT 1.0 FTE)

The Royal; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking a dedicated Behavioural Therapist to join their Outpatient Services team. This role focuses on providing comprehensive behavioural assessments and treatment plans for individuals with serious mental illness. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring effective service delivery and education for community partners. With a commitment to transforming lives, this organization offers a supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. If you are passionate about mental health and have the qualifications to excel, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in developmental disabilities and mental illness.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioural assessments and develop treatment strategies.
• Coordinate service delivery and assist in training sessions.
• Provide education on behaviour management to community partners.

Skills

Behavioural Assessment

Treatment Planning

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Behaviour Management

Education

Diploma in Behavioural Science Technology

Undergraduate degree in Psychology

Job description

Posting Number : ROM25-123E Title : Behavioural Therapist (TFT 1.0 FTE) Position Status : Temporary Full-time Contract End Date : 06 / 26 / 2026 FTE : 1.0 Job Schedule : Days / Evenings Unit : Outpatient Services Department : Forensic Psychiatry Union : OPSEU Local 479 Site : Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre 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.

The Integrated Forensic Program (IFP) provides mental health assessment and treatment to individuals living with serious mental illness who have come into contact with the criminal justice system. The primary focus of this position is to provide Behaviour Therapy assessment and consultation as part of our Dual Diagnosis Consultation Clinic. Additional services are provided to forensic outpatients living in the community, and on the inpatient units as needed in collaboration with behavior therapy colleague(s).

Duties :

• Complete behavioural assessments and plan treatment strategies in conjunction with team members, under the supervision of the behavior analyst.
• Develop, implement and document individual client treatment plans
• 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
• Provide Education to community partners about behaviour management.
• Attend Behaviour Therapy discipline meetings and support discipline related activities.
• 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, Discrimination and Harassment-Free policy.

Qualifications :

• Diploma in Behavioural Science Technology or equivalent (e.g. undergraduate degree in psychology plus advanced certification and field placements in autism behavioural science).
• 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 Forensic setting is considered an asset.
• Experience in facilitation of group / individual counselling and experience in staff training / education is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of consultation model.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Valid class G driver's license. Valid driver's licence and access to reliable vehicle.
• English level A- in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading and writing is mandatory. Bilingual (French / English) level A- 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.