Behaviour Analyst(Job Number: 25004390)
Primary Location:ON-Etobicoke
Community Worker
Employee Type:Full-Time
Description:
Integrated Care Solutions NRIO, a division of Bayshore HealthCare, is proud to offer community-minded, progressive brain injury rehabilitation that produces lasting results. We strive to empower individuals with the tools, guidance, and opportunities to enhance their overall quality of life. With a team of diverse and seasoned healthcare professionals, we customize treatment programs in a variety of environments: 24-hour residential treatment, supported living, community programs, and therapeutic day programs.
We utilize a person-and family-centered care (PFCC) approach, which recognizes the importance of family in a patient’s life and the importance of their active involvement in planning and making decisions on health care, services and treatment, and health system reform. This approach to care provides respectful, compassionate, culturally safe, and responsive care that meets the needs, values, beliefs, and preferences of the patient, their family, and others identified as significant to their life from diverse backgrounds and settings.POSITION SUMMARY
We are currently seeking a qualified full-time Behavioural Analyst, who will work as part of a team supporting clients – within NRIO’s residential rehab programs, hospital contracts and/or community and Transitional Care Units across the GTA – who are experiencing behavioural and psychological symptoms resulting from neurological impairment, dementia and/or acquired brain injury (ABI).
The Behaviour Analyst along with clinical leaders will complete client observations and assessments, recommend appropriate interventions, model strategies, and assist with transitions across sectors. The Behaviour Analyst will also assist with capacity building through the development and training of front-line staff, including regulated and/or unregulated health professionals. In addition, providing direct behavioral therapy support to clients as assigned.
Please note, consultant positions are also available, with no minimum guaranteed hours.

Qualifications:QUALIFICATIONS

• Education / Licenses / Certification
• Master’s degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis or Psychology
• Registration with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario
• Membership in good standing with the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis (ONTABA).
• Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) Certification
• Standard First-Aid + CPR-C
• Vulnerable Sector Check

• Professional Liability Insurance

Experience

• Minimum 2 years conducting behaviour assessments, developing behaviour interventions and analyzing data using ABA principles
• Use of standard psychogeriatric assessment tools and behavioural, cognitive, psychosocial, and environmental assessments relating to responsive behaviours

• Demonstrated experience working with dual diagnosis is considered an asset

Other Skills and Abilities

• Expertise and knowledge of working with individuals with various types of dementia, delirium, and those with acute behavioural change
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
• Excellent clinical-reasoning, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills
• Effective assessment, intervention, client centered and collaborative care planning skills
• Experience providing caregiver education, support and counselling relating to caring for a person with responsive behaviours
• Creativity, flexibility, positive attitude
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Technological proficiency: use of MS Office (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Ability and willingness to travel in the Toronto Sub Regions as needed (Durham Region: Pickering, Oshawa, North York)

• Use Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) principles to design and conduct function-based intervention procedures
• Develop, monitor, and supervise the implementation of Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) including objectives, data collection, monitoring and data analysis
• Conduct Treatment Integrity Checks (TICs) to ensure consistent/accurate implementation of BSPs/BCPs
• Provide comprehensive clinical assessments with a focus on identifying factors contributing to responsive behaviors utilizing a bio-psychosocial approach
• Participate in the evaluation of risks associated with maladaptive behaviours upon client intakes and develop plans to mitigate the identified risks
• Collaborate with client, care partners, and the client’s circle of care to develop and disseminate individualized behavior management plans in the community and long-term care sectors
• Full responsibility, compliance, accountability for all aspects of the clients Behaviour Assessments, treatment and program in conjunction with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO)
• Providing very clear direction and support to the Managers and / or front-line staff which may include a variety of treatment modalities, scripts, strategies and techniques
• Participation as needed in NRIO’s Interactive Staff Training sessions 2x/year or site-specific training sessions related to Behavioural Management
• Ensure the protection of client rights and acting in an advocacy role for the resident/clients
• Recommend additional treatment by other professionals as deemed appropriate
• Attend and prepare required reports and case conferences within identified timelines
• Provide 1:1 and/or small group training sessions for direct support employees and/or client’s family members
• Remain current on clinical best-practices and evidence-based interventions
• Participate in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities
• Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures
• Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company’s Quality Management System
• Participate in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties. Responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel
• Ensure compliance with FSRA SABS licensing (Bill 65) by adhering to policies on Principal Representative authority, financial transparency, records management, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder communication.
• Complete other tasks as requested