The Role of The Behavioural Specialist has a pivotal role in the delivery of effective, high quality, team based, and clinical support to individual service users with intellectual disability, behaviours of concern and complex needs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop appropriate interventions and positive behavioural supports in line with best practice
* Monitor and evaluate positive behavioural support plans
* Work with other staff in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews
* Attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings
* Work within limits of professional competence in line with principles of best practice, professional codes of conduct and clinical governance
* Develop and deliver appropriate staff training in positive behavioural support
* Stay informed of advances in professional knowledge and practice through continuing professional development
* Attend appropriate CPD
* Work within the appropriate boundaries of confidentiality
* Communicate well with professionals, both in the multi-disciplinary team and with other agencies
* Communicate effectively and sensitively with residents and staff
* Administration
Role Requirements:
Qualifications:
* Primary Degree in Psychology
* Post-graduate qualification in Behavioural Analysis or equivalent
* Minimum one year experience with adults with disabilities including Intellectual Disability, Acquired Brain Injury, Mental Health and Physical Disability
* Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)
Benefits:
* Extensive training programme
* On-going mentoring and support
* Continuous Professional Development support
* Career progression opportunities
* Competitive salary with increments based on scope of role, qualifications, and experience
* 40 hour week (all breaks paid)
* Service based recognition awards
* €500 refer a friend initiative
* Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
* Bike-to-Work Scheme
* Free onsite Car Parking
If you are excited by this opportunity and would like to join our team as a Behavioural Specialist, we would like to hear from you.
Talbot Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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