Behavioural Analyst

**Position Information**

**Posting Number**:

- ROM24-448E

**Title**:

- Behavioural Analyst (RFT 1.0 FTE)

**Position Status**:

- Regular Full-time

**FTE**:

- 1.0

**Job Schedule**:

- Days/Evenings

**Department**:

- Geriatric Psychiatry

**Union**:

- OPSEU Local 479

**Site**:

- Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

**About The Royal**
- As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education._

The Behavioral Analyst (BA) is responsible for assessing, developing, and implementing individualized behavior intervention plans for clients with a variety of developmental and behavioral challenges.

The BA works with a diverse population, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, and makes a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and their families. The BA also oversees the clinical supervision of behavior therapists (BT), ensuring the quality and effectiveness of interventions provided.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Clinical**:

- Complete behavioural assessments and plan treatment strategies in conjunction with team.
- Develop and implement individualized behaviour intervention plans (BIPs) based on assessment results, ensuring that interventions are evidence-based and person-centered.
- Develop, implement and evaluates, in conjunction with treatment team members, evidence-based treatment plans responsive to client needs
- Participate in the development and delivery of educational and informational programs for residents and staff.
- Provide the on-going follow-up and support for clinical staff, working with individuals who present with complex care and behavioural issues and their families.
- Facilitate transfer of knowledge into practice and enhance staff’s ability to manage responsive behaviors and care plan interventions through role modeling, coaching, and mentoring.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of client progress, including data collection, reports, and session notes.
- Work in a manner that complies with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
- Participate in case reviews, team meetings, and interdisciplinary collaborations to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.

**Monitoring Behaviour Therapists**:

- Responsible for the planning, implementation, evaluation and supervision of behaviour analytic treatment programs.
- BA is responsible for clinical supervision of the behavior analytic work of the behavioral therapists (BT).
- Monitors and evaluates client progress, adjusting intervention strategies as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Oversees the work of behaviour therapists (BT), providing guidance and support to ensure the proper implementation of behaviour plans and strategies.
- Coordinate and monitor service delivery and assist in the development and delivery of training sessions for clients, staff and community partners.
- Support and oversee behaviour therapists

**Other**:

- Works in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
- Ensures a work environment that is conducive to the Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment, Discrimination-Free Workplace and work safety policies and practices.
- Demonstrates commitment to health equity, values diversity and contributes to an inclusive working environment.

**Qualifications**:

- Master's degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Psychology, or a related field.
- Board Certification as a Behaviour Analyst (BA) in good standing with the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
- Registration with the College of Psychologists and Behavior Analysts of Ontario, or eligibility and willingness to complete registration, is required.
- Direct clinical experience implementing Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) required
- Strong ability to train others in ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) required.
- Specialized expertise in seniors' mental health, addictions, and forensics, with a deep understanding of best practices in these areas and their impact on residents, families, and care providers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of applicable legislation, policies, and regulations relevant to behaviour analysis and healthcare services in Ontario.
- Strong knowledge of community resources for individuals with mental health & addiction issues
- Experience in the facilitation of group/individual training/education is considered an asset
- Experience conducting functional behaviour assessments (FBAs) and developing behaviour intervention plans (BIPs).
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment while demonstrating i