Job Description

The Complex Care & Recovery Program is currently seeking a full-time, permanent Behaviour Therapist for the Forensic General Unit C (FGUC) to work with clients residing on a 22-bed unit under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Review Board. A large part of this role is focused on facilitating programming options in both groups and 1:1 work. Reporting to the Manager and working as a member of an interprofessional team, the Behaviour Therapist will work within a recovery based model of care to provide time limited, in-patient behaviour therapy services to these individuals. Using a bio-psychosocial approach and encompassing the Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) functions of data collection and analysis, behavioural analysis and behavioural intervention, the Behaviour Therapist will collaborate with the various disciplines within the program in the development of integrated formulations, diagnoses and recommendations in accordance with best practice (evidence based) approaches to working with challenging client\'s living with mental illness. The therapist will provide behavioural treatment, consultation, ongoing implementation and evaluation and support to CCR staff in the development of treatment plans that are tailored to the individuals\' needs. You will liaise with other services in CAMH, community agencies and other clinicians to coordinate care for clients. You will be able to work with clients from diverse populations, contribute to program development, facilitate treatment groups, support families, provide education, support and supervision to students and participate in the research activities of the program. Familiarity with Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an asset. You will support and contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is located primarily at 1001 Queen Street West.The successful candidate will possess an undergraduate degree in Psychology or a related field along with a diploma in Behavioural Science Technology (BST), or an undergraduate degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis combined with two (2) years of experience working in community-based services with knowledge of community resources and systems issues. Experience in providing consultation and staff training is an asset. Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and computer competency is required. The ability to work with clients of diverse ethno racial and cultural backgrounds is also required. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.CAMH is a Tobacco-Free Organization.CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a teaching hospital and research institute. As a CAMH employee, you will be expected to actively support CAMH\'s teaching and research activities, in addition to supporting the clinical work of the hospital.At CAMH, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. Our commitment to equity is grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, teaching, and learning environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.CAMH actively seeks candidates from First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including people who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges).We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the interview process.

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