Under the supervision of a member of the CollegeofPsychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO), the position of SupervisedBehaviour Therapist is responsible for providing instructional and behaviouraltechniques in a variety of capacities related to client service delivery. Inaddition to the direct involvement in service delivery, a Supervised BehaviourTherapist plans and develops behavioural strategies and approaches and providesrecommendations to internal and external professionals.

The behavioural function pertains to individual andgroup support strategies that promote social, academic, emotional, motivationaland interpersonal functioning. A Supervised Behaviour Therapist is involved in thedevelopment of behavioural services and special programs, while also participating in the creation andimplementation of behaviour plans and monitoring ongoing cases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- 4-year university degree in a Behavioural Science program preferred; or
- Behavioural Science Technology (BST) diploma from an accredited college program required
- 3 years related experience
- Sound theoretical and practical application knowledge ofbehavioural science and standards, developmental disabilities, dual diagnosticsand psychiatry, cognitive development and training and behaviouralinterventions
- Able to work with multi-disciplinary team members
- Positive interpersonal skills including the ability to buildrapport and trust
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, includingthe ability to explain abstract concepts to clients and professionals of variedbackgrounds and abilities
- Extensive experience with data collection and analysis forthe purpose of administering standardized tests and checklists




- Extensive experience with Functional Behaviour Assessment(FBA) methods, individualized Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), data collectionand interpretation, and specialized instructional strategies
- Able to generate hypotheses concerning optimal approaches tointervention and to test the validity of the hypotheses generated
- High degree of critical thinking skills
- Excellent report writing skills, evaluation and test analysisdocumentation
- Well-developed organization skills
- CPI, CPR and First Aid would be an asset
- Valid Ontario driver's license, driver's abstract and accessto a reliable vehicle

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. DEVELOPS BEHAVIOURAL STRATEGIES AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS BY:

- Formulating goals and objectives for both theparticipant and significant others in the participant's social environment
- Developing behavioural strategies and approaches andmonitoring individual progress and outcomes
- Overall monitoring and evaluating of individuals andprograms
- Researching and refining techniques or strategies ofintervention to meet client needs with the goal of matching the abilities ofthe client to the desired outcomes

2. MEDIATES INSTRUCTIONAL PROCESSES BY:





- Providing mediation on the instructional process tostaff involved in implementing behavioural strategies or engaging in trainingor interventions
- Providing knowledge of resources and materials andproviding training when required

3. ADMINISTERS INSTRUCTIONAL AND OTHER INTERVENTION ACTIVITIESBY:

- Conducting group and individual interventions for thepurpose of promoting social, academic, emotional-affective and interpersonalfunctioning (clients include children, adults and adolescents with significantbehavioural impairments)

4. FACILITATES DATA COLLECTION AND SKILL ACQUISITION BY:

- Interpreting baseline and ongoing behavioural data for individuals, parents/guardians, caregivers, and staff
- Collaborating with parents/guardians, caregivers, and staff to design practical, reliable, and accurate data collection tools
- Completing behaviour rating scales, structured interviews, standardized behaviour assessments, and questionnaires to assess baseline skill levels, identify teaching targets, and create structured learning goals
- Completing plan reviews and facilitating progress reviews with the clinical supervisor
- Collaborating with other DSLG services, community partners, and medical services

5. RELATED TO CORE COMPETENCIES:

- Advocating for Others – Level 4 – Uses indirectinfluence
- Collaboration – Level 4 – Works to build teamcommitment and spirit
- Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making – Level 4– Identifies and considers options to solve a problem or issue
- Fostering Independence in Others – Level 4 – Fullyempowers others
- Initiative – Level 3 – Thinks and plans ahead
- Interpersonal Relations and Respect – Level 4 –Understands deep underlying issues/needs and adjusts

📌 Supervised Behaviour Therapist (Canada)
🏢 Developmental Services
📍 Canada