Behavioural Specialist

About the role

Nua Healthcare Services, a private healthcare provider in Ireland specialising in residential and supported living services for children and adults with complex support needs, is looking for a Behavioural Specialist. The role involves functional assessments, multi-element behaviour support plans and promoting positive behaviour support across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake functional assessments and develop Multi-Element Behaviour Support Plans (MEBSPs) to support individuals' behaviour, teach new skills and improve quality of life
• Manage an individual caseload and travel to different locations as required
• Oversee the implementation and monitoring of each MEBSP and ensure they meet regulatory standards
• Collaborate with others to integrate recommendations into individual Personal Plans and quality check them against policy
• Provide training to front-line staff and engage in individual, peer and group clinical supervision
• Work as part of a nationwide multi-disciplinary team and contribute to service development under a Positive Behaviour Support framework

Required profile

• Psychology degree or equivalent; MSC in ABA (essential)
• Minimum three years' experience in a similar role or in health/social care
• Demonstrated history of caseload management
• Full driver's licence, or in the process of obtaining one
• Desirable: working towards Psi Chartership, membership of the Irish Society of Behaviour Analysis, and experience in risk management and reducing restrictive practices

Required skills

• Knowledge of standards and legislation relevant to the area
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and IT skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible team

What we offer

• Company pension and comprehensive induction
• Continuous professional development and career opportunities
• Life assurance/death-in-service cover and paid maternity/paternity leave
• Education assistance, Employee Assistance Programme and bike-to-work scheme
• Refer/retain-a-friend bonus and retail discounts