Behaviour Technologist, Temporary Full Time, Forensic Mental Health - Community - Providence Care

Reporting to the Manager, Forensic Mental Health, the Behavioural Technologist is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of outreach support to clients and their families and Regional Developmental Service Agencies (DSA) in a manner consistent with Providence Care’s Mission, Vision and Values. 

Utilizing a problem solving, collaborative and responsive approach in conjunction with the inter-professional teams, community partners, clients and families, the Behavioural Technologist provides education and consultation to assist the DS sector agencies to work with and assist with the risk management for persons living with a dual diagnosis who are at risk of justice system involvement. As well as providing opportunities to develop greater expertise in working with people with a dual diagnosis who are at risk of justice system involvement from the DS agencies. 

Role details:

• Job Code: 26284
• Status: Temporary Full-Time (up to 1 year)
• Location: Community Location
• Union: OPSE 4104 Paramedical
• Wage: $37.24 - $42.51

Skills and Qualifications Required:

• Diploma in Behavioural Science Technology or Bachelor of Applied Arts Degree in Behavioural Psychology
• Two years’ work experience providing services to individuals living with a dual diagnosis in forensics setting,
• Experience and comfort working within a broad range of non-traditional, community settings and with a variety of service providers
• Experience in implementing capacity enhancement and knowledge exchange activities

Position Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develops effective therapeutic relationships, including developing a shared understanding of the individual's lived experience of their illness
• Participates in and completes parts of the client-centered comprehensive assessment in conjunction with other members of the team
• Consults with the DS agencies to understand needs for the client and the agency
• Provides education to the DS agencies to develop greater expertise in working with people with a dual diagnosis within a forensics mental health lens
• Provides education  and  support  to  individuals  and  their  families  and  advocates  for individual's rights and preferences
• Supports and assists DS agencies in risk management with persons who are at risk of justice system involvement

Why Work at Providence Care Community Teams 

• Providence Care offers a wide range of community services across Southeastern Ontario 
• Community services striving for excellence in care, education and research 
• Committed to people centred approach to care delivery 
• Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation 
• Corporate and service specific orientation for new hires  
• Focus on Healthy Workplace  and Culture of Quality 
• Employee and Family Assistance Program 
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities 
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions 
• Locations in Kingston, Belleville, Brockville, Kingston, Napanee and Sharbot Lake 

Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process. 

Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care. 

Please apply online at:
https://providencecare.talentpoolbuilder.com/Behaviour%2520Technologist%2520Temporary%2520Full%2520Time%2520Forensic%2520Mental%2520Health%2520-%2520Community/287920/?l=en-ca.