Behaviour Therapist

Monday to Friday; days and evenings. Some weekends may be required.

This position is temporary until July 2027

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.  

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at , Ext for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement 
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement 
Article b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement 
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement 
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

Working in the McMaster Children's Hospital Extensive Needs Service, the Behaviour Therapist will develop and provide behaviour reduction, treatment, services and supports to children and youth (up to age 18) , and their families. Services may be provided in groups, as well as individually. Parent training and workshops will be an integral component of the services. The Behaviour Therapist will work as a member of an integrated service delivery team within McMaster Children's Hospital, working across acute and ambulatory contexts, providing service augmentation across sites and programs. As a result, the Behaviour Therapist may be expected to provide and continue treatment for individuals who are referred across programs e.g. Urgent Response Service to Extensive Needs Service. The Behavior Therapist will also be involved in program development, implementation, evaluation, and consultation with community providers.
 

McMaster Children's Hospital is the regional academic centre for pediatric acute care, rehabilitation, developmental and mental health services. The Extensive Needs/Mi-Care Program is comprised of Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) and Ministry of Health (MOH) funded services for individuals up to the age of 18, whose needs cannot be met in a single service stream and requires an integrated approach across Mental, Behavioural and Developmental Health. The Extensive Needs Service supports a culture of innovation, family-centered service and evidenced based interventions.  As the Extensive Needs/Mi-Care Program overlaps with many programs across McMaster Children's Hospital Behaviour Therapists operate within and alongside other programs, sites and services, both acute and ambulatory, including but not limited to the Autism, Child and Youth Mental Health, and Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation programs.

1. Baccalaureate Degree with a focus of studies in behaviour analysis or a related field; Master's Degree with a focus of studies in behaviour analysis or a related field completed or in progress considered an asset.
2. Demonstrated skills in the areas of behavioural assessment, service coordination, and treatment planning with children and/or youth with behavioral and/or a developmental disability.
3. Three to five years clinical experience in providing Applied Behaviour Analysis services to children/youth 
4. Experience in providing education/training to caregivers 
5. Experience working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
7. Experience in research and program development considered an asset
8. Computer skills and experience with data management
9. Possession of a valid driver's license and use of a vehicle
10. Bilingual fluency in French would be an asset
11. Participation in a criminal reference screening process 
12. Must be able to obtain a valid Vulnerable Sector Screen (VSS)