Job Summary In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Program Director of Outpatient Psychiatry, Child, Youth and Women’s Reproductive Mental Health Programs or designate, the Behaviour Consultant/Mental Health Clinician conducts comprehensive behavioural assessments, develops and implements behavioural interventions and provides individual/group counselling services to children and youth with psychiatric disorders and concurrent neurodevelopmental conditions, working within an interdisciplinary team and on a community outreach basis.

Duties also include the provision of consultation and support to families and community care networks. Travel may be a requirement of this position and may require the use of a personal vehicle; and Valid BC Driver's License.

Duties/Accountabilities

- Conducts functional assessments, gathers relevant psychosocial history, conducts in vivo behavioural observation, and utilizes ABC charting and/or other appropriate behavioural data gathering techniques and tests. Analyzes and synthesizes data gathered and develops behavioural intervention plans. Provides training/coaching regarding behavioural plans and interventions to family-members and caregivers where appropriate.

- Develops and delivers time-limited,



evidence-based individual and group counselling using techniques appropriate for children and youth experiencing neurodevelopmental/psychiatric disorders utilizing principals of client-focused, family-centered and trauma-informed care with an attachment lens.

- Collaborates with other team members in preparing for, participating in, and contributing to initial psychiatric assessment; assesses client’s progress; follows up on the implementation and re-evaluation of behavioural strategies with interdisciplinary team members, as well as members of the client's support network.

- Performs case reviews and evaluation of processes; prepares reports of relevant observations on evaluation of care to ensure continuity of quality service, communication and client documentation.

- Attends and participates in meetings directly concerning clients, including assessments, case reviews, progress meetings, discharges and internal/external case conferences.

- Coordinates assessment, intervention and follow-up for a caseload of children and youth experiencing concurrent psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders.

- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to assist in program development, which includes the necessary preparation, prioritizing, scheduling and arranging for space and other resources.





- Supports family members and care providers through the provision of up-to-date clinical information; assists clients and caregivers by recommending utilization of existing community resources.

- Maintains client files according to established standards, procedures and protocols.

- Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

- Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or other relevant health-related discipline.

- Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience providing direct behavioural assessment and therapy as well as counselling support to children and youth with complex and/or chronic mental health and concurrent neurodevelopmental conditions.

- Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) certification.

Skills And Abilities

- Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive behavioral assessments including interviews, observations and functional analysis.

- Demonstrated skills in developing, implementing and evaluating behavioural treatment programs.

- Demonstrated skills related to provision of individual and group therapy/counselling.

- Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team in care planning for complex clients and to proactively manage and resolve conflict.

- Demonstrated ability to work in complex environments.

- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to observe and record objective data.

- Ability to use a computer and applicable software applications.

- Ability to prioritize and organize workload.

- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

- Ability to deal effectively with others.

- Ability to perform the duties of the position.

- Ability to operate related office equipment.

📌 Behaviour Consultant Mental Health Clinician, Outpatient Psychiatry (Vancouver)
🏢 Provincial Health Services Authority
📍 Vancouver