Board Certified Behaviour Analyst - Adult Neurodevelopmental Stabilization Unit

​Req ID: 208909
Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital  
Department: MHA CZ Emerald Hall Psychologist
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 
NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 9-Sep-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

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About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Manager and working in collaboration with the care team, the Board Certified Behaviour Analyst initiates and coordinates the initial behavioural assessment of referred patients, conducts functional behavioural assessment/analyses, develops behavioural treatment plans, and provides education on behavioural interventions to caregivers and other health professionals. The Board Certified Behaviour Analyst will work with persons with complex clinical presentations (e.g. a dual diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disability and significant psychiatric / behavioural problem) in a variety of settings.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Board Certification in Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) (Master's degree in psychology or other field related to behaviour therapy as approved by the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board)
• Minimum one year employment experience successfully applying: behavioural assessment/analysis; positive behavioural support plans/behavioural interventions; and staff/caregiver education required 
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and complex medical needs and behavioural challenges
• Completion of supervised practical training in behavioural analysis as required for certification (Board Certified Behaviour Analyst)
• Completion of graduate level university courses in clinical assessment/evaluation, clinical interviewing and clinical intervention, clinical or applied ethics, principle of learning, motivation, and behaviour analysis as required for certification; additional courses in adult psychopathology, human neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, family system are preferred 
• Experience with Consultation for Adults with Neurodevelopmental Disorders preferred
• Training or experience with positive behavioural supports and education are assets 
• Completion of courses in advanced non-violent crisis intervention training and suicide / violent risk assessment required, or willingness to complete same.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Permanent, Full-Time / 75 Hours Bi-Weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$42.18 - $52.65 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

​This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.