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**HOURS: ALL SHIFTS AS REQUIRED**

**Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are to be determined (Open Affiliation). **As a
fundamental member of NBRHC’s North East Behavioural Supports Ontario (NE BSO) Team, the full-time
Clinical Behaviour Response Specialist (CBRS) will contribute to strengthening BSO’s integrated system
of care through specialized clinical assessment, treatment, consultation and knowledge exchange with a
primary focus on transitional support. Based in hospital and community settings, this role will contribute to
the advancement of BSO’s three pillars: System Coordination & Management; Integrated Service Delivery:
Intersectoral & Interdisciplinary; and Knowledgeable Care Team & Capacity Building. Reporting directly to
the North East BSO Regional Manager with guidance from NE BSO Central Lead, this seasoned clinician
will embody compassionate, person-family focused values aligned with BSO’s guiding philosophies and
frameworks.

**QUALIFICATIONS: **
Regulated Health Care Professional (e.g. Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Behavioral

Therapy, etc.) and current membership in good standing with a regulated governing body (e.g. College
of Nurses, College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, College of Occupational Therapist,
etc.) required 

Minimum Bachelor’s University Degree in a human health science field required 
Additional training and/or certification in relevant specialty such as Geriatric Mental Health, Psychiatric

Nursing, Gerontology preferred 
Minimum of (3) years of recent applied clinical experience working with older adults with or at risk of

responsive behaviors presenting with mental health, dementia, delirium, substance use and/or other
neurological diagnoses and their care partners required 

Acquired certification in BSO Core Competencies (e.g. P.I.E.C.E.S., GPA, Montessori, Positive
Approaches to Care, Mental Health First Aid for Seniors etc.), or eligibility to obtain designated
certificates required 

Geriatric Mental Health and specialized dementia care principles (within respective scope of practice)
required 

Demonstrated knowledge and skills to foster critical elements for successful care transitions for older
adults and their care partners throughout their journey required 

Strong theoretical knowledge and practiced skills in behavioural health community consultation
required 

Demonstrated clinical leadership skills to facilitate, integrate, uphold and spread behavioural support
principles and practices among care partners in acute care, long-term care and community settings
required 

Demonstrated compassion, passion and person-family first focused values with proven team to
establish and nurture positive professional relationships with various care partners required 

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills required 
Proficient document skills to develop comprehensive behavioural health/transition care plans and

effectively convey pertinent clinical & systems details required 
Commitment to health promotion & prevention, quality improvement and change initiatives in order to

actively contribute to critical program evaluation and other relevant research projects required 

Demonstrated knowledge to practice facilitation skills in alignment with best practice adult learning
principles required 

Demonstrated integrity and self-awareness of behavioural health promotion and work life balance
required 

Skilled time management and organizational abilities to facilitate competing self-directed priorities
required 

Expert knowledge of Community Support Services, Primary Health Care and Mental Health System

Resources & Partners and Consent & Capacity legislation (e.g. Public Guardian Trustee, Substitute
Decision Maker Act, Health Care Consent Act, Mental Health Act, Long-Term Care Act, PHIPA)
required 

Progressive computer literacy skills, including adept electronic documentation skills and ability to
navigate various electronic platforms (e.g. OTN) and software (e.g. Zoom etc.) required 

Valid G driver’s license, driver’s abstract in good standing and access to a reliable vehicle required 
Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this

organization 
Good attendance and work record required 

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Criminal Reference Check including the Vulnerable Sector Check:
recent within six (6) months is a requirement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest.

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the

**_ NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUALOPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER_