drjobs Behaviour Therapist, Neurodevelopmental Health- Temporary Full Time (1.0) (Until January 2026) / Thérapeute du comportement, Santé neurodéveloppementale- Poste temporaire à temps plein (1,0) (Jusqu’en Janvier 2026)

Behaviour Therapist, Neurodevelopmental Health- Temporary Full Time (1.0) (Until January 2026) / Thérapeute du comportement, Santé neurodéveloppementale- Poste temporaire à temps plein (1,0) (Jusqu’en Janvier 2026)

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Ottawa - Canada

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 36 - 44

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Compensation Pay Range:

$36.98-$44.95

Job Description:

If you are a current CHEO employee with access to Workday please apply to this posting via the Workday application as an internal applicant.

Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinabek territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations Inuit and Mtis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

CHEO is one of the few stand-alone global leaders in pediatric health and is home to nearly 4500 staff and physicians dedicated to helping children and youth live their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure CHEO combines excellence in clinical care research and education to advance seamless care thats provided where when and how it is needed. CHEOs Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical translational and basic science research covering a wide range of childrens health concerns. CHEO has been named as the best place to work in Canadian healthcare by Forbes Magazine and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canadas Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 10th consecutive year in a row the editors of Canadas Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario western Quebec Nunavut and Northern Ontario.

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 such 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-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)

  • Current First Aid/CPR Certification (Essential)

  • Bachelors 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)

  • 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)

  • Working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation; general knowledge of corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to health and safety (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)

  • Complete the Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) and remain compliant (Essential)

  • Valid Ontarios drivers license and access to a vehicle (Essential)

  • May be required to sign other documents such as Code of Conduct and policies pursuant to hospital policy as need arises

  • Complete mandatory training and refreshers within designated timeframes (Essential)

  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position (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). This position will be based out of Ottawa 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. Pre-screening might include testing.

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.

CHEO is committed to providing a safe environment for staff patients and visitors. Consistent with that commitment all applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to receive their COVID-19 booster shots when eligible to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Upon hiring presentation of government issued documentation confirming full vaccination must be provided orpresentation of supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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. Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process please contact Human Resources at . 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.

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

Si vous travaillez actuellement au CHEO et que vous avez accs lapplication Workday veuillez postuler ce poste en tant que candidate ou candidat interne partir de Workday.

Pour vous assurer que nous recevons bel et bien votre demande veuillez la soumettre au plus tard 23h59 le jour prcdant la date limite indique.

Ottawa est btie sur un territoire non cd du peuple anichinab algonquin. Les Anichinabs vivent sur ce territoire depuis des millnaires. Nous leur rendons hommage ainsi qu ce territoire. Leur culture et leur prsence ont enrichi le territoire et continuent de lenrichir. Le CHEO rend galement hommage lensemble des Premires Nations des Inuit et des Mtis de mme qu leurs prcieuses contributions passes et prsentes ce territoire.

Le CHEO est lun des rares chefs de file mondiaux en matire de sant pdiatrique et il compte prs de 4 500 membres du personnel et mdecins qui se consacrent aider les enfants et les jeunes vivre leur vie le mieux sein de ses propres murs et grce des partenariats avec des fournisseurs communautaires le CHEO est pass dun hpital de soins actifs du 20e sicle un systme de sant intgr du 21e sicle pour enfants et jeunes. Class dans le premier un pour cent des hpitaux canadiens pour la numrisation de son infrastructure clinique le CHEO combine lexcellence dans les soins cliniques la recherche et lducation pour faire progresser les soins sans discontinuit l o ils sont ncessaires et ce de manire et aux endroits appropris. LInstitut de recherche du CHEO se consacre la recherche clinique translationnelle et fondamentale de calibre mondial portant sur un large ventail de problmes de sant chez les enfants. Le CHEO a t nomm deux reprises par le magazine Forbes comme le meilleur endroit o travailler dans le domaine des soins de sant au Canada et sest class au deuxime rang des hpitaux canadiens sur la liste des meilleurs employeurs au Canada depuis plusieurs annes daffile. Pour la dixime anne conscutive les rdacteurs du Palmars des 100 meilleurs employeurs au Canada ont reconnu le CHEO comme lun des meilleurs employeurs de la rgion de la capitale nationale. Chaque anne le CHEO aide plus de 500 000 enfants et jeunes de lest de lOntario de louest du Qubec du Nunavut et du nord de lOntario.

RSUM DES FONCTIONS

La ou le thrapeute du comportement (qui travaille sous la supervision clinique de lanalyste du comportement autoris) offre des services fonds sur lanalyse comportementale applique (ACA) aux personnes qui prsentent souvent des troubles neurodveloppementaux ou des besoins en sant mentale. Les services sont offerts sur une base individuelle et en groupe dans divers environnements. La personne titulaire du poste est responsable de prodiguer des soins de premire ligne (soit en travaillant directement avec la clientle soit par lintermdiaire dun traitement donn par lentremise dune aidante ou dun aidant naturel) ainsi que de prendre part des consultations entre professionnelles et professionnels et des confrences de cas multidisciplinaires. Sous la supervision clinique de lanalyste du comportement autoris la personne titulaire du poste participe divers services fonds sur lACA comme lvaluation la planification de la scurit les programmes de traitement la gestion du comportement lacquisition de comptences le renforcement des capacits la formation des mdiatrices et mdiateurs ainsi que les activits de consultation clinique dans divers environnements (. units pour patientes et patients hospitaliss cliniques ambulatoires milieux communautaires).La personne titulaire du poste favorise lamlioration de la qualit dans tous les projets et appuie les initiatives de scurit afin de rduire les risques au minimum et sefforce doptimiser le rendement organisationnel et la scurit au profit des membres du personnel de la clientle des familles des bnvoles des visiteurs ainsi que de la collectivit. La personne titulaire du poste se conforme la loi et aux pratiques et politiques de travail scuritaires tablies par le CHEO pour maintenir un milieu de travail scuritaire.

PRINCIPALES RESPONSABILITS

QUALIFICATIONS

Le poste peut tre prolong ou raccourci en fonction des besoins oprationnels.

*Veuillez noter que vous serez reprsent(e) par le Syndicat des employes et employs de la fonction publique de lOntario (SEFPO). Veuillez noter que ce poste sera bas Ottawa. Veuillez noter que lemplacement pourrait tre modifi en tout temps la discrtion de lemployeur. Tous les membres de OPSEU serront accorder une entrevue aprs avoir pass la prslection. La prslection peut comprendre des tests.

partir du 29 mars 2021 CHEO mnera un processus de prslection et dvaluation plus complet. Ce processus peut comprendre des tests plus varis et multidimensionnels tels quun test crit un examen pratique ou une autre valuation. Tous les candidats qui satisfont aux qualifications essentielles et prfres peuvent tre tests.

La validation du bilinguisme (franais-anglais) se fera au moyen dune valuation des comptences linguistiques mene par un fournisseur externe. Les candidats devront satisfaire au profil linguistique minimum de leur poste avant la date dembauche.

CHEO sengage offrir un environnement scuritaire au personnel aux patients et aux visiteurs. Conformment cet engagement tous les candidats doivent tre entirement vaccins contre la COVID-19 pour tre considrs comme des candidats pour tout emploi de personnel ou de bnvole. Les candidats sont galement fortement encourags recevoir leurs doses de rappel contre la COVID-19 lorsquils sont admissibles pour viter la propagation de COVID-19. Lors de lembauche la prsentation de documents gouvernementaux confirmant la vaccination complte doit tre fournie ou la prsentation de documents justificatifs dune contre-indication mdicale valide ou dune autre considration raisonnable en vertu du Code des droits de la personne de lOntario.

CHEO valorise la diversit et est un employeur qui souscrit au principe de lgalit daccs. Nous nous sommes engags fournir un environnement de travail inclusif et sans obstacle en commenant par le processus dembauche et nous sommes heureux de recevoir des demandes provenant de tous les candidats vous avez besoin de mesures dadaptation pendant une phase du processus de recrutement veuillez communiquer avec les Ressources humaines . Tous les renseignements reus concernant les mesures dadaptation resteront confidentiels et seront traits conformment la Loi sur laccessibilit pour les personnes handicapes de lOntario.

Nous remercions toutes les personnes qui posent leur candidature; toutefois nous ne communiquerons quavec celles qui seront convoques une entrevue.

Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).

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.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process please contact Human Resources at . 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.

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

Employment Type

Full-Time

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