Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. We are proud to showcase our achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list. With locations across the country, including more than 80 home care offices, 11 pharmacies and over 100 community care clinics, Bayshore has more than 18,000 staff members and provides care to over 350,000 clients annually. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, dignity and independence of all Canadians, by providing customized care plans and solutions that allow clients to remain in the comfort of their own home. We utilize a person-and family-centered care (PFCC) approach, which recognizes the importance of family in a patient’s life and the importance of their active involvement in planning and making decisions on health care, services and treatment, and health system reform. This approach to care provides respectful, compassionate, culturally safe, and responsive care that meets the needs, values, beliefs, and preferences of the patient, their family, and others identified as significant to their life from diverse backgrounds and settings. Position Summary Integrated Care Solutions - NRIO, a division of Bayshore Healthcare Ltd., is seeking a qualified Behavioural Analyst consultant, who will work as part of a team supporting clients – within NRIO’s residential rehab programs, hospital contracts and/or community and Transitional Care Units across the GTA – who are experiencing behavioural and psychological symptoms resulting from neurological impairment, dementia and/or acquired brain injury (ABI).

The Behaviour Analyst along with clinical leaders will complete client observations and assessments, recommend appropriate interventions, model strategies, and assist with transitions across sectors. The Behaviour Analyst will also assist with capacity building through the development and training of front-line staff, including regulated and/or unregulated health professionals. In addition, providing direct behavioral therapy support to clients as assigned.

Please note, as this is a consultant position, there is no minimum guaranteed hours of work.

Qualifications

• Education / Licenses / Certification

• Master’s degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis or Psychology

• Registration with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO)

• Membership in good standing with the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis (ONTABA).

• Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) Certification, or be able to prove that this certification is underway

• Standard First-Aid + CPR-C

• Vulnerable Sector Check

• Professional Liability Insurance

• Experience

• Minimum 2 years conducting behaviour assessments, developing behaviour interventions and analyzing data using ABA principles

• Use of standard psychogeriatric assessment tools and behavioural, cognitive, psychosocial, and environmental assessments relating to responsive behaviours

• Demonstrated experience working with dual diagnosis is considered an asset

• Other Skills and Abilities

• Expertise and knowledge of working with individuals with various types of dementia, delirium, and those with acute behavioural change

• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others

• Excellent clinical-reasoning, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills

• Effective assessment, intervention, client centered and collaborative care planning skills

• Experience providing caregiver education, support and counselling relating to caring for a person with responsive behaviours

• Creativity, flexibility, positive attitude

• Strong communication skills (oral and written)

• Technological proficiency: use of MS Office (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

• Ability and willingness to travel in the Toronto Sub Regions as needed (Durham Region: Pickering, Oshawa, North York)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Apply Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) principles to design and implement function-based interventions.
• Develop, monitor, and supervise Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs), including objectives, data collection, and analysis.
• Conduct Treatment Integrity Checks (TICs) to ensure accurate implementation of BSPs/BCPs.
• Perform comprehensive clinical assessments using a bio-psychosocial approach to identify factors contributing to responsive behaviors.
• Evaluate risks associated with maladaptive behaviors during client intake and develop mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with clients, care partners, and the circle of care to create and disseminate individualized behavior management plans across community and long-term care settings.
• Maintain full responsibility and accountability for all aspects of client behavioral assessments, treatment, and programming in compliance with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO).
• Recommend additional treatment by other professionals when appropriate.
• Provide clear direction and support to managers and front-line staff, including treatment modalities, scripts, strategies, and techniques.
• Deliver 1:1 or small group training sessions for direct support staff and/or client family members.
• Participate in NRIO’s Interactive Staff Training sessions (biannually) and site-specific behavioral management training as needed.
• Attend case conferences and prepare required reports within designated timelines.
• Ensure client rights are protected and advocate on behalf of residents/clients.
• Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures and maintain confidentiality of client and corporate information.
• Ensure compliance with FSRA SABS licensing (Bill 65), including Principal Representative authority, financial transparency, records management, and stakeholder communication.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and proactive Health & Safety activities, reporting any risks or concerns to the immediate supervisor.
• Stay current with clinical best practices and evidence-based interventions through ongoing internal and external continuing education.
• Complete other tasks as requested.

Ready to join us? If you are a keen individual looking for an opportunity in an exciting, interactive and dynamic environment, you have found it with Bayshore Integrated Care Solutions – NRIO. Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any based upon Human Rights Code criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis. At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing. At Bayshore Healthcare Ltd., and its subsidiaries, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and operate in full compliance with all Provincial and Territorial legislation pertaining to Human Rights Codes and Accessibility requirements. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have. Primary Location ON-Etobicoke