Behaviorist - Behavioural Support Unit
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Resident Care Manager – within the Rehabilitative, Seniors and Long-Term Care portfolio, the Behaviourist works in close collaboration with the managers, department Clinical Nurse Lead, department Clinical Nurse Educator, Access and flow department and Direct Care staff, participating in an initial assessment of individuals in hospital expressing responsive behaviors to assist in determining appropriateness for placement in NSH Eastern Zone long term care placement. The Behaviourist also works along with the Long-Term Care team to develop behavioural treatment plans, provide behavioural interventions and education for residents, their caregivers and other health professionals. In collaboration with the Recreation Therapist, the Behaviourist will also provide education, direction and coaching to the Therapeutic Recreation Associates in NSH Eastern Zone Long Term Care.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in related health care discipline (i.e., occupational therapy, or recreation therapy) from an accredited program
- Diploma in Behavioral Intervention from an accredited institution Required
- Three (3) years’ experience working with providing behavioral based interventions
- Demonstrated experience and ability to provide functional behavioral assessments and planning of and implementation of treatment plans
- Demonstrated ability to provide education to residents, their caregivers and other health professionals regarding the implementation of individualized behavior treatment plans.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based standards and practices for behavioral intervention for seniors
- The behavioural interventionist must be able to work collaboratively and cooperatively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and have demonstrated willingness to work independently, while receiving supervision, within a flexible work schedule and environment.
- Participates in multi-disciplinary team conferences and participates in the overall development of the patent/residents’ treatment plans
- Facilitates the monitoring of outcomes relevant to the treatment goals.
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Full-Time Long-Assignment, 75 Hours Biweekly
- Approximately 12 months
- Evenings may be required
- Must have access to reliable transportation
Compensation and Benefits
$36.57- $49.00 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
Behaviorist - Behavioural Support Unit
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Resident Care Manager – within the Rehabilitative, Seniors and Long-Term Care portfolio, the Behaviourist works in close collaboration with the managers, department Clinical Nurse Lead, department Clinical Nurse Educator, Access and flow department and Direct Care staff, participating in an initial assessment of individuals in hospital expressing responsive behaviors to assist in determining appropriateness for placement in NSH Eastern Zone long term care placement. The Behaviourist also works along with the Long-Term Care team to develop behavioural treatment plans, provide behavioural interventions and education for residents, their caregivers and other health professionals. In collaboration with the Recreation Therapist, the Behaviourist will also provide education, direction and coaching to the Therapeutic Recreation Associates in NSH Eastern Zone Long Term Care.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in related health care discipline (i.e., occupational therapy, or recreation therapy) from an accredited program
- Diploma in Behavioral Intervention from an accredited institution Required
- Three (3) years’ experience working with providing behavioral based interventions
- Demonstrated experience and ability to provide functional behavioral assessments and planning of and implementation of treatment plans
- Demonstrated ability to provide education to residents, their caregivers and other health professionals regarding the implementation of individualized behavior treatment plans.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based standards and practices for behavioral intervention for seniors
- The behavioural interventionist must be able to work collaboratively and cooperatively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and have demonstrated willingness to work independently, while receiving supervision, within a flexible work schedule and environment.
- Participates in multi-disciplinary team conferences and participates in the overall development of the patent/residents’ treatment plans
- Facilitates the monitoring of outcomes relevant to the treatment goals.
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Full-Time Long-Assignment, 75 Hours Biweekly
- Approximately 12 months
- Evenings may be required
- Must have access to reliable transportation
Compensation and Benefits
$36.57- $49.00 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations