Job Description
The Adult Neurodevelopmental Services at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is currently seeking a full-time, permanent Behaviour Analyst for the Adult Neurdevelopmental Outpatient Services. Reporting to the manager as well as working as a member of an inter-professional team, the Behaviour Analyst will collaborate with the inter-professional team in the development of integrated formulations, care plans and treatments in accordance with evidence-based approaches relevant to working with clients with a neurodevelopmental disorder (developmental disability and or Autism as well as mental health and challenging behaviours). As a Behaviour Analyst, you will be responsible for providing direct clinical care to both inpatient and outpatient clients, including conducting functional behaviour assessments, designing behavioural interventions, and evaluating treatment outcomes. You will work within a bio-psychosocial framework, utilizing evidence-based, data-informed practices to address challenging behaviours and develop skill-building programs. You will also supervise unregistered or provisionally licensed staff, ensuring high-quality care is provided. This position is located at the Queen Street site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Behavioural Assessments: Conduct functional behavioural assessments, preference assessments, and skill evaluations tailored to individual patient needs.
- Designing and Implementing Behavioural Programs: Develop and implement function-based interventions and skill-building programs.
- Interprofessional Team Collaboration: Work closely with other professionals to create integrated treatment plans, and provide training and updates.
- Treatment Evaluation: Monitor treatment effectiveness and make adjustments as needed.
- Supervision: Supervise behaviour analyst under supervised practice and unregulated ABA providers
Program Development: Contribute to program design, evaluation, and capacity-building activities.
Job Requirements
- Post-graduate degree in Behaviour Analysis or related field.
- Registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPBAO) in good standing.
- For Registered Behaviour Analyst applicants not yet in independent practice, who are required to practice with clinical supervision, CAMH, in its discretion, will pre-arrange this formal supervisory relationship with the clinical program as a condition of hire, based on capacity
- CAMH reserves the right to assess if supervision capacity allows for candidates who are registered with the college under supervised practice
- 2 years' experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), preferably with individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, or dual diagnoses is preferred
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Work primarily in community settings, with a moderate to high level of mental and sensory concentration
- May involve lifting light objects and occasional de-escalation of clients in distress
