Community Behavioral Specialist – FACT Team

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP Pension Plan

Group Health Insurance

Disability & Life Insurance

Work-Life Balance

Professional Development Funding

Job summary

CMHA Toronto is seeking a Behavioural Specialist to join our Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Team. The role provides intensive, community-based support to adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring needs, delivering assessments, plans, and evidence-based interventions to promote independence and housing stability.

The position requires a Bachelor's in a behavioural health field and at least three years in community mental health, with experience in CBT/DBT and forensics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Behavioural Sciences, Psychology, or a related health discipline.
• Minimum three years of community mental health experience with complex cases.
• Experience in behavioural assessments, support plans, and behaviour modification.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed approaches and evidence-based interventions.
• Experience with forensic mental health and Ontario Review Board processes.
• Case management, care coordination, and housing-first experience is a plus.
• Strong assessment, crisis intervention, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse communities.
• Valid Ontario driver's licence and reliable vehicle for community delivery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive behavioural and mental health assessments.
• Develop, implement and monitor recovery-oriented behavioural plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to promote independence and community integration.
• Support housing stability, eviction prevention, and community-based interventions.
• Coordinate care with clients, hospital teams, and community partners.
• Monitor progress using behavioural data collection and outcome evaluation.
• Assist with Ontario Review Board conditions and hearings as required.
• Provide crisis intervention and risk management when needed.
• Offer staff training on behavioural and mental health topics.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality improvement.

Skills

Behavioural assessments

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Crisis intervention

Documentation & data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Behavioural Sciences/Psychology/related health discipline

Tools

CBT

DBT

Job description

CMHA Toronto is seeking a Behavioural Specialist to join our Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Team. The role provides intensive, community-based support to adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring needs, delivering assessments, plans, and evidence-based interventions to promote independence and housing stability.

The position requires a Bachelor's in a behavioural health field and at least three years in community mental health, with experience in CBT/DBT and forensics.