Behaviour Therapist

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners. To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made. This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset. If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements: Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement 1. Baccalaureate Degree with a focus of studies in behaviour analysis or a related field; Master’s Degree with a focus of studies in behaviour analysis or a related field completed or in progress considered an asset. 2. Demonstrated skills in the areas of behavioural assessment, service coordination, and treatment planning with children and/or youth with a developmental disability. 3. Three to five years clinical experience in providing Applied Behaviour Analysis services and supports to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. 4. Experience in providing education/training to caregivers of autistic children and youth 6. 5. Experience working as a member of an interdisciplinary team 6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills 7. Computer skills and experience with data management 8. Possession of a valid driver's license and use of a vehicle 9. Bilingual fluency in French would be an asset 10. Participation in a criminal reference screening process 11. Must be able to obtain a valid Vulnerable Sector Screen (VSS) Monday to Friday; days, evenings, Saturday This position is temporary until June 2027. The McMaster Children’s Hospital Autism Program is an ambulatory service for children and youth with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. These services have strong links to McMaster University’s Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, McMaster Autism Research Team (MacART) and the Offord Centre for Child Studies. Working in the McMaster Children's Hospital Autism Program, the Behaviour Therapist will develop and provide behaviour reduction treatment services and supports to children and youth (up to age 18) who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, and their families. Services may be provided in groups as well an individually. Parent workshops and training will be an integral component of the services. The Behaviour Therapist will work as a member of an integrated service delivery team within the Autism Program.