Job Summary:

In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Behaviour Consultant / Mental Health Clinician reports operationally to the Program Director and for practice general supervision to the Practice Leader, Clinical Counselling.

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, Neuromotor - BC Children’s Hospital & Sunny Hill Health Centre (Vancouver)
🏢 PHSA
📍 Vancouver