Behavioural Therapist (TFT 1.0 FTE)
The Royal
- Ottawa, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Complete behavioral assessments and plan treatment strategies in conjunction with team members, and under the supervision of a Psychologist.
- Develop, implement and document individual client treatment plans
- Coordinate and monitor service delivery and assist in the development and delivery of training sessions for clients, staff and community partners
- Develop and implements, in conjunction with treatment team members, evidence-based treatment plans responsive to client needs
- Identifies and coordinates provision of service and resources for clients, in collaboration with affiliate and community partners, advocating on client’s behalf to safeguard and ensure their entitlements and rights
- Provides assessment and crisis intervention services
- Participates in the development and delivery of educational and informational programs for clients, families, service providers, employees and the public
- Provide necessary activities of daily living support within the framework of the FACT model based on client need
- Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
- Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination Free Workplace Policy.
- Diploma in Behavioral Science Technology is required.
- Demonstrated experience and sound knowledge in the field of developmental disabilities, mental illness and behavioral analysis
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a professional multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Previous experience in a Dual Diagnosis setting is considered an asset
- Previous experience in a forensic setting is considered an asset.
- Experience in substance use and concurrent disorders is considered an asset
- Experience in facilitation of group/individual counselling and experience in staff training/education is considered an asset
- Experience working in community mental health is considered an asset
- Knowledge of consultation model
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Valid class G driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle.
- English level A- in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading and writing is mandatory. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.