Senior Behaviour Specialist (ABA or BCBA Qualified)
Location: Naas, County Kildare, Ireland
Salary: 60,000 – 70,000
Job Summary
Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading private healthcare providers, specialising in residential and supported living services for children and adults with a range of complex support needs. We support people in reaching their full potential and having a meaningful life through our services.
Responsibilities
Live our Mission, Vision and Values.
Manage an individual caseload.
Travel to different locations as required.
Complete Functional Assessments as required.
Develop Multi-Element Behaviour Support Plans (MEBSPs) in collaboration with relevant others.
Oversee the implementation and monitoring of each MEBSP.
Assist and collaborate with relevant others to integrate recommendations into individual Personal Plans.
Provide training to front-line staff.
Ensure all MEBSPs meet high quality standards and comply with regulatory standards.
Quality check Personal Plans and implement improvement plans as needed.
Support ongoing professional development and accreditation.
Engage in individual, peer, and group clinical supervision.
Work collaboratively as part of a national Multi-Disciplinary Team.
Contribute to service development under a Positive Behaviour Support framework.
Qualifications & Skills
Psychology Degree or equivalent
MSc ABA or equivalent
BCBA preferred but not essential
Knowledge of relevant standards and legislation
Three years minimum experience in a similar role or health/social care setting
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 and manage a caseload
Benefits
Work within an established growing team
Company Pension
Continuous Professional Development
Contribute to service development
Opportunities to undertake research and attend professional conferences
Career development opportunities
Life Assurance/Death-in-Service
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Education Assistance
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Bike to work scheme
Refer/Retain a friend bonus
Discounts with retailers
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