Behavioural Consultant - Adult
Job in
Surrey, BC, Canada
Listing for:
Fraser Health
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42.27 - 52.81 CAD Hourly
CAD
42.27
52.81
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Behavioural Consultant - Older Adult
Salary
CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour
Job Summary Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for knowledge exchange and making an impact in the health and social services sectors? We're looking for a dedicated Behavioural Consultant - Older Adult to join our team and drive innovation in the Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) space!
What We’re Looking For:
- A Master's degree in Psychology, Special Education, or other relevant health-related discipline or Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis
- At least Two (2) years recent experience providing direct behavioural assessment/consulting older adult mental health clients.
This is your chance to step into a pivotal role where you’ll make a tangible difference while collaborating with forward-thinking teams. If you have the expertise and are ready to take on a leadership challenge, we want to hear from you!
To learn more about our MHSU programs and services, read employee insights, and current job vacancies, visit Fraser Health MHSU.
Detailed Overview
Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Operations, the Behavioural Consultant conducts comprehensive behavioural assessments and supports case managers in developing and implementing behavioural interventions for clients with cognitive impairment, behaviours associated with dementia and psychiatric disorders. Works in collaboration with the interprofessional team to support the development, implementation and review of admission safety plans, behaviour support plans and access and discharge planning.
Provides supportive information to community care networks and participates in the evaluation of process and outcomes to ensure continuing quality of service.
Responsibilities
Conducts behavioural 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.Works in collaboration with interprofessional team to provide support and input in the development, documentation, implementation, modification, and review of admission safety plans and behaviour support plans.Collaborates with interprofessional 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 interprofessional 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, access, discharges, and internal/external case conferences. Participates and supports interprofessional team with treatment planning by providing discipline-specific assessments and recommendations.Coordinates assessment, intervention, and follow-up for a caseload of individuals living with cognitive impairment and behaviours associated with dementia and psychiatric disorders.Collaborates with interprofessional 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. Provides information to community care networks on potential behaviours and challenges associated with cognitive impairment in the elderly and dementia.Maintains client files according to established standards, procedures, and protocols.Participates on committees as directed to promote optimal support for clients, to facilitate the resolution of issues, to represent the rehabilitation goals on regional committees, and to advocate…
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