Behaviour Support Transition LeadClinical Coordinator

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Rehab University Centre 
Department: Specialized Dementia Unit Virtual Behavioural Medicine  
Reports to: Manager Program Services 
Salary Range: $43.47 - $54.34 per hour
Hours: 37.5 per week
Shifts: Days
Status: Temporary Full-Time ( 12 months ending approximately May 2027 )
Closing Date: March 25 2026

Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care discovery and learning. 

The University Health Network where above all else the needs of patients come first encompasses Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Toronto General Hospital Toronto Western Hospital Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. The breadth of research the complexity of the cases treated and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care research and education. With a long tradition of ground-breaking firsts and a purpose of Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care discovery and learning the University Health Network (UHN) Canadas largest research teaching hospital brings together over 16000 employees more than 1200 physicians 8000 students and many volunteers. UHN is a caring creative place where amazing people are amazing the world. 

Virtual Behavioural Medicine is part of the Seniors Mental Health division at UHN and is a partnership with Baycrest hospital.  VBM provides virtual assessment and care for older adults with dementia and behavioural and psychological symptoms within long-term care (LTC) complex continuing care and acute care settings across the GTA and Ontario.  This service is integrated with our Specialized Dementia Unit a psychogeriatric unit caring for people with dementia whose behaviours are placing themselves or others at risk. VBM is a multidisciplinary team including nurse practitioners geriatric psychiatry social work and pharmacy.  

POSITION: 

The Behaviour Support Transition Lead (BSTL) and Clinical Coordinator is an integral member of the Virtual Behavioural Medicine (VBM) team. Through the provision of patient and non-patient care activities the BSTL/Clinical Coordinator enhances the quality of life of patients with dementia by: providing behavioural assessment; developing and coordinating patient care plans during admissions and discharges from the Specialized Dementia Unit (SDU); support communication between the VBM and SDU staff to ensure coordination of care; act as a liaison between Baycrest and SDU; supporting the development and implementation of program policies/procedures; improving clinic workflows; implementing organizational initiatives regarding quality improvements and program development; planning organizing directing coordinating clinical activities related to patient care; monitoring program quality and performance; and other tasks as appropriate. The BSTL/Clinical Coordinator collaborates with the inter-professional team to provide patient focused care; communicates effectively with patients families and team members; participates in program planning development and professional and hospital initiatives that support quality management and research. The BSTL/Clinical Coordinator complies with and shows commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients. 

Qualifications :

• At minimum completion of a Bachelors Degree in a regulated health profession or recognized equivalent required 
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in geriatric rehabilitation long-term care dementia care or seniors mental health is required 
• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing from a college recognized under the Regulated Health Professions Act (e.g. College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (B Level or C Level) Heart Saver Plus Canada 
• Member of Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists or Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists 
• Experience working with medically complex frail elderly with cognitive impairment 
• Experience as member of interprofessional team required 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) required 
• Excellent problem-solving skills 
• Complies with the legislation outlined in the Regulated Health Professions Act (1991) 
• Complies with the Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct of the Canadian Occupational Therapy Association 
• Demonstrates competence with departmental and hospital safety emergency and infection control procedures 
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and to function in an independent self-directed manner 
• Computer proficiency required 
• Good attendance required

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time