Board Certified Behaviour Analyst - Toronto, Canada - Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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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 assessment and intensive intervention to children, youth and families with extensive needs such as co-occurring medical, physical and developmental complexities and/or social vulnerabilities.

To promote an equitable and accessible treatment model for clients and their families, services will be provided in a variety of locations including Holland Bloorview main campus, satellite clinics across the GTA and the client's home and/or school.

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 evidencebased tools including practical functional analyses
Design skillbased treatment plans to support reduction of interferingbehaviour 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, selfinjury, 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 skillbased treatment methods
Ability to supervise staff and students working towards their BCBA certification 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 cooperation in dealing with change
Other duties as assigned