behavioural consultant

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Applied behaviour analysis
• Social sciences, other

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

• Mi''''kmaq

Work setting

• Community service organization
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Associations and non profit organizations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct literature reviews
• Conduct program evaluations
• Conduct research on related specialized therapies
• Consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient’s outcomes
• Examine the behaviour
• Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
• Interview patients
• Record observations
• Review reports from health care professionals to determine patients’ current and potential functioning levels
• Supervise other counsellors, social service staff and assistants
• Write progress reports
• Prepare a treatment plan for each patient
• Implement treatment plans
• Perform administrative tasks
• Analyze the patient during the treatments
• Maintain accurate records
• Participate in fundraising activities
• Plan intervention programs
• Initiate, design and implement specialized therapy programs
• Recruit and hire staff
• Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
• Provide consultation services to government and other organizations
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports
• Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• MS Office

Investigative expertise

• Background checks (pre-marital, pre-employments etc.)

Counselling specialization

• Crisis intervention

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Walking
• Large caseload
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Values and ethics
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Reliability