Behavioural Specialist

5 months ago


Edmonton, Canada CASA Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Full time
Join CASA Mental Health in shaping a brighter future for children, youth and families by providing them with timely mental health care and empowering them to thrive.

Job Details

Salary range/Wage range : $36.14 - $44.85 hourly
Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day
Primary location:  CASA House
Union: In-scope
Classification: Unit Lead
FTE:  1.00
Status:  Permanent

About the Role
CASA House is a live-in program for teens who need support with significant mental health and/or addictions challenges. Teens stay at CASA House for an average of four months. The program involves parents and caregivers as active participants in treatment. Treatment includes individual, group and family therapy, social and life skills training, and on-site schooling in small classroom settings.

The Behavioural Specialist will:
  Develop and assist with implementation of individual treatment plans, behavioural plans and/or safety plans for adolescents with internalizing and externalizing difficulties using a variety of treatment approaches with a heavy emphasis on effective, evidence-based cognitive and behavioural principles. Implement therapeutic models of individual, group and family therapy. Provide leadership and direction to a team of Therapy Support Assistants. Manage the daily staff schedule, including delegating task assignments, caseload and assigning breaks. Participate in program planning. Attend and constructively participate in program and clinical team meetings, and monitor the follow up/action items required of Therapy Support Assistants. Ensure open reporting about patient safety events, including near misses or concerns. Do everything reasonable to protect the health and safety of staff and physicians.
Qualifications Master’s degree in a behavioral science program psychology, education or social work; with Board-Certified Behavior Analyst certification. OR in the process of acquiring hours towards BCBA certification with 2 years applied behavioral analysis or related experience in an education or mental health setting. Behavioral Interventions Certificate of Achievement (BICA) Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.  Experience with mood concerns, learning disabilities, executive dysfunction, and/or personality disorder traits is preferred. Previous leadership experience is an asset.
Conditions of Employment A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate. A satisfactory Child Intervention Check. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or exemption on the basis of a protected legal ground. Ability to pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA), as well as physical ability to perform all interventions.
Closing Date: July 31, 2024

Please quote the following competition number in your application materials: 24-097. #BS

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