Behavioural Support Specialist

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Baycrest Full time
Job Title: Behavioural Support Specialist

Baycrest Hospital is seeking a Behavioural Support Specialist to join our Ambulatory Clinical Services team.

Position Type: Temporary Full-Time (Approx. 18 months)

Shift Type: Day (subject to change)

Hourly Pay Rate: $48.68 - $56.30

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours

Hours of Work: 7.5 hrs/shift



Job Summary:

The Behavioural Support Specialist will work closely with the interdisciplinary team to develop, build, and evaluate behavioural care plans and interventions, primarily for patients on the Behavioural Neurology unit (4W), which is a 20-bed locked unit.

The Behavioural Support Specialist will develop and support the skills of our care team, who assess and treat patients with dementia, various neurodegenerative diseases, and other associated behaviours that have not responded to other methods of treatment or programs.



Responsibilities:
  • Provides comprehensive clinical behavioural assessment and behaviour support services to the inpatient Behavioural Neurology unit and other behaviour support services/programs in the Hospital
  • Provides training to staff and students related to behaviour support
  • Provides comprehensive clinical assessments with a focus on identifying factors contributing to responsive behaviours utilizing a bio-psychosocial framework
  • Collaborates with client, care partners, and the client's circle of care to develop and disseminate individualized behaviour management interventions and care plans
  • Participates in data collection and reporting on a number of accountability measures
  • Attends and contributes to team meetings, patient rounds, and educational series
  • Other duties as directed


Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in a relevant field
  • Registration as a Behaviour Analyst with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario
  • Minimum three (3) years demonstrated expertise and knowledge working with individuals with various neurodegenerative diseases including dementia, and those with acute behavioural changes and associated responsive behaviours
  • Experience/familiarity with behavioural, cognitive, psychosocial, and environmental assessments relating to responsive behaviours
  • Training and experience in applied behaviour analysis and behavioural support management approaches including, but not limited to Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA), P.I.E.C.E.S., U-First, Montessori Approach preferred
  • Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating behavioural support programs, quality improvement, and education for team members
  • Demonstrated ability and experience conducting clinical research
  • Demonstrated excellent clinical-reasoning, critical thinking, problem solving, and interprofessional collaboration skills
  • Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite), and use of health information systems


Additional Benefits:
  • Vacation Entitlement
  • Opportunity to enroll in the extended health and dental benefit plan
  • Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
  • Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program


Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at recruitment@baycrest.org or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961.



All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen.

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