Behaviourist - Behavioural Support Unit - Glace Bay, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

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Glace Bay, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID:169859**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Eastern
Zone,
Taigh Na Mara

Department:

OPEZ Strat Behave Support Unit HBV**
Type of Employment:Temporary
Hourly FT long-assignment
(**100%
FTE) x **1
position(s)****Status: UNIFOR
Healthcare** Position**
Posting Closing Date:6-Dec-23**Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada.

We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province.

Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

About the Opportunity:

Reporting to the Resident Care Manager - within the Rehabilitative, Seniors and Long-Term Care portfolio, the Behaviourist works in close collaboration with the managers, department Clinical Nurse Lead, department Clinical Nurse Educator, Access and flow department and Direct Care staff, participating in an initial assessment of individuals in hospital expressing responsive behaviors to assist in determining appropriateness for placement in NSH Eastern Zone long term care placement.

The Behaviourist also works along with the Long-Term Care team to develop behavioural treatment plans, provide behavioural interventions and education for residents, their caregivers and other health professionals.

In collaboration with the Recreation Therapist, the Behaviourist will also provide education, direction and coaching to the Therapeutic Recreation Associates in NSH Eastern Zone Long Term Care.

About You:

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Bachelor's degree in related health care discipline (i.e., occupational therapy, or recreation therapy) from an accredited program
Diploma in Behavioral Intervention from an accredited institution Required
Three (3) years' experience working with providing behavioral based interventions
Demonstrated experience and ability to provide functional behavioral assessments and planning of and implementation of treatment plans
Demonstrated ability to provide education to residents, their caregivers and other health professionals regarding the implementation of individualized behavior treatment plans.
Demonstrated knowledge of evidencebased standards and practices for behavioral intervention for seniors
The behavioural interventionist must be able to work collaboratively and cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team and have demonstrated willingness to work independently, while receiving supervision, within a flexible work schedule and environment.
Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences and participates in the overall development of the patent/residents' treatment plans
Facilitates the monitoring of outcomes relevant to the treatment goals.
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours:

Long Assignment, Full-Time position; 75 hours Biweekly
Approximately 12 months
Evenings may be required
Must have access to reliable transportation

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $42.89 Hourly

Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile.

Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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