Behaviour Therapist at The Ottawa Hospital

About The Ottawa Hospital

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

Position Information

Temporary position until approximately April 01, 2026.

This position primarily supports the Dementia Behavioral Support Team. It is a consultative role on an interdisciplinary team that helps to facilitate smooth transitions in care for people living with dementia at The Ottawa Hospital.

Rotation/Shifts

Days, 8 hour shifts.

• For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.
  
  
  

This position provides coverage at the General and Civic campuses and off-site TCUs.

What You Will Do

• Complete behavioral assessments and plan treatment strategies in conjunction with the care team;
• Participate in the development and delivery of educational and informational programs;
• Monitor patient progress and the effectiveness of individualized programs;
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient behavior;
• Prepare teaching materials;
• Communicate and work collaboratively with other professionals.
  
  
  

Basic Requirements

• University degree or a three year college diploma in behavioral sciences, psychology or other health related discipline;
• Minimum of six (6) months of previous experience
• Ability to practice in accordance with the policies and procedures of The Ottawa Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre and the standards of practice of Psychology as appropriate;
• Knowledge and understanding of dementia and responsive behaviours;
• Knowledge, understanding, skills and ability to apply behavioural assessment and intervention techniques to patients with dementia in conjunction with the team;
• Excellent oral and written communication, social, problem-solving skills, judgment, flexibility and initiative;
• Well developed organizational, listening and observational skills, ability to make effective decisions, analyze contradictory information, manage multiple tasks and activities concurrently and make sound recommendations as required;
• Training and experience in crisis prevention and intervention;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team setting;
• Current Driver's License (Ontario) - Class G
• First Aid and CPR certificates;
• Eligible to work in Canada.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Gentle Persuasive Approaches training within last 4 years;
• Knowledge of non-pharmacological strategies to manage behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia;
• Knowledge of the regional health care system in the area of geriatrics and mental health;
• Ability to provide written consultation and plan for care for identified behavioural concerns;
• Demonstrate ability to assess patient and family's learning needs and ability/experience in planning appropriate teaching;
• Recent experience in supporting education for frontline staff through role modelling, coaching and mentoring;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft software programs (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook);
• Proficiency in English and French - oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).
  
  
  

What You Can Expect From Us

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact [email protected].