Hours: Approximately 15–30 hours/week, based on caseload, referrals, and availability

Join Creative Abilities Therapy Services
Creative Abilities Therapy Services is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Behavioural Consultant/Therapist to provide individualized behavioural and developmental support to children and families.

As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will work collaboratively with families, clinicians, Behavioural & Developmental Aides, and other professionals to better understand behaviour, develop practical strategies, and support meaningful goals in everyday life.

Our services are family-centred, individualized, and provided in home, community, virtual, and other appropriate settings throughout Calgary and surrounding communities.

About the Role
The Behavioural Consultant/Therapist provides behavioural consultation, assessment, service planning, intervention strategies, family guidance, and team support based on each child’s strengths, needs, goals, and service plan.

Depending on the child and service arrangement, areas of support may include:

Emotional regulation

Behavioural concerns

Communication and self-advocacy

Daily living skills

Routines and transitions

Coping and problem-solving

Positive behaviour support

Parent and caregiver strategies

Team consultation and service planning

Key Responsibilities
As a Behavioural Consultant/Therapist with CATS, responsibilities may include:

Gathering information about the child’s strengths, needs, routines, and behavioural concerns

Conducting appropriate observations and behavioural assessments within your scope of practice

Identifying factors that may influence behaviour and participation

Developing individualized behavioural goals, recommendations, and strategies

Supporting positive behaviour, emotional regulation, communication, and skill development

Providing consultation and guidance to parents and caregivers

Developing practical strategies that can be incorporated into everyday routines

Providing direction and recommendations to Behavioural & Developmental Aides

Monitoring implementation of behavioural strategies and reviewing progress

Participating in service planning and multidisciplinary team meetings

Completing required documentation, reports, and progress updatesCollaborating with clinicians and other professionals involved in the child’s services

Communicating professionally with families and appropriate members of the service team

Practising within your professional scope, training,



and applicable standards

Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Depending on the child’s approved services and needs, you may collaborate with:

Occupational Therapists

Speech-Language Pathologists

Physiotherapists

Behavioural & Developmental Aides

Clinical Coordinators

Other professionals involved in the child’s support

Our team values communication, shared planning, and coordinated service delivery to help create consistency across goals, strategies, and everyday environments.

Behavioural Consultants play an important role in supporting the work of Behavioural & Developmental Aides.

Responsibilities may include:

Developing and reviewing behavioural strategies

Providing recommendations and guidance to aides

Demonstrating appropriate support approaches

Reviewing observations and progress

Supporting consistency in implementation

Adjusting strategies when appropriate

Collaborating with families and other members of the service team

This helps connect behavioural planning with practical support during the child’s everyday routines and activities.

Qualifications
Applicants should have:

Relevant post-secondary education and professional preparation appropriate to the Behavioural Consultant/Therapist role

Education, training, and experience that support competent behavioural consultation within the applicant’s scope of practice

Appropriate qualified registration or credentials when required by the applicant’s profession

Current professional liability insurance, when applicable

Experience working with children and families

Knowledge of child development, behaviour, emotional regulation, and positive behavioural support

Strong consultation, communication, and collaboration skills

Strong documentation and organizational skills

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Ability to provide guidance and support to Behavioural & Developmental Aides

Commitment to individualized, family-centred, respectful, and evidence-informed practice

Experience supporting children with developmental, behavioural, communication, emotional,



or complex needs is considered an asset.

What We Offer
Competitive Contract Rates

Starting at $50.21/hour, with compensation based on the services provided.

Flexible Scheduling

Set your availability based on your schedule, preferred caseload, and service availability.

Flexible Caseload

Caseloads are based on client referrals, family schedules, geographic location, service needs, and your availability.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Work alongside Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Behavioural & Developmental Aides, Clinical Coordinators, and other professionals.

Administrative Support

Receive administrative support related to service coordination, documentation processes, scheduling, and other operational needs.

Professional Development

Access workshops, shared resources, learning opportunities, and professional development opportunities when available.

Versatile Service Delivery

Depending on the child’s needs and service arrangement, services may be provided in home, community, virtual, and other appropriate settings.

FSCD Services
Behavioural Consultants may support children and families receiving services through Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD).

Depending on the child’s approved services, Behavioural Consultants may participate in:

Behavioural and Developmental Support (BDS)

Specialized Services (SS)

Individualized Service Plans (ISP), when applicable

Behavioural assessment and consultation

Goal and strategy development

Family consultation

Progress monitoring and documentation

Multidisciplinary team meetings

Collaboration with Clinical Coordinators and other service providers

Behavioural Consultants working within FSCD-funded services are expected to complete the documentation, planning, reporting, and collaboration requirements associated with the child’s approved services.

This position is offered on an independent contractor basis and is not an employee position.

Contractors maintain flexibility in their availability and caseload. Hours may vary depending on client referrals, family schedules, geographic location, service needs, and contractor availability and are not guaranteed.

Details regarding contractor responsibilities, compensation, documentation, indirect activities, cancellations, service locations, safety procedures, and other policies are reviewed during the Contract Review and Orientation process.

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📌 Behavioural Consultant/Therapist (BC) (Alberta)
🏢 Creative Abilities Therapy Services
📍 Alberta