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Behaviour Therapist

Negotiable Allied Health Professionals Roscommon, Sligo

Charlene Cooke has an opportunity for a Behavioural Specialist to join an Irish owned, progressive, person-centred organisation. This role is a full-time post (hybrid working model), involving travel across homes across the north west region including Leitrim, Cavan, Sligo & Roscommon.

As Behavioural Specialist, you will have a key role in the delivery of effective, high quality, team based, and clinical support to the people we care for. Within the Residential team, you will provide these supports for young people who have experienced complex trauma.

Reporting directly to the Director of Service, the successful candidate will work with the Persons’s in Charge, and other multi-disciplinary team members, to enable people we support to achieve their full potential and build a brighter future.

The Role:

As a Behaviour Therapist, you will provide specialist behavioural support to young people in residential care. Reporting directly to the Director of Service, you will collaborate with Persons in Charge, social care teams, and multidisciplinary professionals to develop and implement tailored behavioural interventions.

Ideal candidate:

We are looking for professionals with a strong background in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) or Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), who thrive in a collaborative environment and are dedicated to improving the lives of young people.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive functional behavioural assessments
  • Design and implement evidence-based behavioural interventions
  • Train and mentor staff to ensure effective intervention delivery
  • Continuously evaluate and modify interventions using data-driven decision-making.
  • Attend multi-disciplinary meetings and annual reviews to enhance service quality.

Essential Criteria:

  • MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis or Positive Behaviour Support
  • Minimum 1 year experience in a behavioural support role, conducting assessments and developing interventions
  • Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA), Irish Society of Behaviour Analysis (ISBA), or full Division of Behaviour Analysis membership with the Psychological Society of Ireland
  • Experience supporting children or adults in residential care, disability services, or mental health settings
  • Full clean driving licence (eligibility to drive in Ireland) and access to a car
  • Valid Garda Vetting and Overseas Clearance (if applicable

What’s on Offer:

  • Competitive Salary & Benefits – Excellent pension scheme, income protection, and generous annual leave
  • Excellent Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
  • Paid Training & Continuous Development Opportunities
  • Hybrid Working Model
  • Flexible Working Arrangements
  • Play a key role in supporting young people to reach their full potential
  • Continuous professional development opportunities, including funded training
  • Work alongside a dedicated and highly experienced multidisciplinary team.

What you need to do now:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139.

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