Behaviour Analyst, Extensive Needs Service

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Position Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative and experienced Behaviour Analyst to join the Extensive Needs Service, a new program for individuals up to the age of 18, whose needs cannot be met in a single service stream and who require an integrated approach across Mental, Behavioural and Developmental Health. While this is primarily a clinical role, there will be opportunity to work with other members of an interprofessional team to develop and implement the Behavioural Analyst role based on best practices and evidence. As an integral member of the interprofessional team, the Behavioural Analyst will provide trauma-informed and compassionate behaviour assessment and care plans to children, youth and families with extensive needs such as co-occurring medical, physical and developmental complexities and/or social vulnerabilities. This unique role will primarily support clients admitted to inpatient units (BIRT, SODR and CCC) and will also act as a conduit between inpatient and ambulatory services. The BCBA will work in collaboration with the inpatient psychosocial teams to ensure the best possible care for clients. A key aspect of the role will be to liaise with Extensive Needs Service ambulatory team to ensure smooth transitions for clients and families between inpatient care and ambulatory services.

Behaviour Analyst

Key Responsibilities:

• Builds strong rapport with clients and families to understand their values to effectively collaborate and formulate individualized goals
• Ensures all behaviour assessment and treatment plans focus on safety, client and family dignity, and rapport building
• Design behaviour assessment plans using relevant evidence-based tools including practical functional analyses
• Design skill-based treatment plans to support reduction of interfering-behaviour through teaching contextually appropriate behaviours in collaboration with clients and families as per their goals
• Trains RBT/Behaviour Therapists to assist in behaviour assessment and implement treatment plans
• Clinically supervises RBT/Behaviour Therapists implementation of treatment plans and provides supportive feedback
• Makes data driven decision to amend treatment plans in consultation with client, families, and therapy team.
• Responsive to the changing needs of clients and families and demonstrates flexibility to adapt treatment plans and goals as necessary
• Partners with families to provide education and coaching to implement strategies and generalize skills at home and across the community
• Makes appropriate referrals to other services, agencies, etc.
• Demonstrates familiarity with current literature, issues and trends of practice
• Participates in regular quality improvement activities to further refine clinical practice, equitable and efficient service for clients and families
• Shares new knowledge and best practices with colleagues, students and other professionals within the organization, professional body and community
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment and advances a culture of client/patient safety through work and daily practices

Position Requirements:

• Board Certified Behaviour Analyst in good standing with the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board
• Strong knowledge and experience supporting children and youth with neurodevelopmental conditions, acquired brain injuries, and mental health conditions
• Extensive clinical experience including a minimum of two years providing behaviour analytic services to children and youth with varying abilities who engage in interfering behaviours including aggression, self-injury, property destruction, etc.
• Ability to train and clinically supervise RBTs/Behaviour Therapists with a minimum of three years’ experience doing so
• Extensive experience providing parent coaching to implement behaviour analytic strategies across environments
• Demonstrated knowledge in practical functional analyses and skill-based treatment methods
• Ability to supervise staff and students working towards their BCBA certification is considered an asset
• Experience in an inpatient setting is considered an asset
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and communicate effectively with clients, families and members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Demonstrates flexibility and co-operation in dealing with change
• Other duties as assigned