Behavioural Therapist

The Royal Mental Health Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health facility in Ottawa seeks a qualified professional to provide mental health assessments and treatment strategies to individuals in a forensic context. You will work under the supervision of a behavior analyst, contributing to treatment plans and educating community partners. The ideal candidate holds a relevant diploma, has strong experience in behavioral analysis, and excellent communication skills. Bilingualism is considered an asset. This role offers opportunities to work in a supportive multi-disciplinary team environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience and sound knowledge in the field of developmental disabilities and mental illness.
• Ability to work independently and in a professional multi-disciplinary team.
• Previous experience in a Forensic setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Complete behavioural assessments and plan treatment strategies.
• Develop, implement and document individual client treatment plans.
• Provide education to community partners about behaviour management.
• Attend Behaviour Therapy discipline meetings.

Skills

Behavioural assessment

Treatment planning

Team collaboration

Behaviour management education

Communication skills

Counselling facilitation

Education

Diploma in Behavioural Science Technology or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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 Royalu2019s 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.
• English level A- in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading and writing is mandatory. Bilingual (French/English) level A- is considered an asset.