Preschool Autism Clinical Interventionist Provincial

Nova Scotia Health; Town of Bridgewater; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $2,500

Job summary

IWK Health is seeking a Clinical Interventionist for the Provincial Preschool Autism Service in Bridgewater. The role supports preschool-age children with autism and their families, delivering evidence-based interventions across interprofessional teams.

Reporting to Clinical Manager, you will implement planned interventions, coordinate with Program Implementers, and provide caregiver education within a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant clinical field or BCBA certification.
• Registration or eligible for registration with the appropriate Nova Scotia professional body.
• CPR certification within the last 12 months and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and intervention services to preschool children with autism (0–6 years) and families.
• Facilitate goal-setting, assessment, and development of intervention plans.
• Coordinate and supervise intervention teams and programs, including caregiver-mediated and EIBI models.
• Engage in family education and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Time management

Organizational skills

Supervision

Education

Master's in Clinical Psychology, School Psychology, Speech Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy or BCBA

Job description

IWK Health is seeking a Clinical Interventionist for the Provincial Preschool Autism Service in Bridgewater. The role supports preschool-age children with autism and their families, delivering evidence-based interventions across interprofessional teams.

Reporting to Clinical Manager, you will implement planned interventions, coordinate with Program Implementers, and provide caregiver education within a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends.