PBS Practitioner

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory Hospital is seeking a PBS practitioner to support wellbeing through personalised therapies. The role focuses on implementing PBS, conducting assessments, and developing tailored plans for individuals across Leeds and East Yorkshire sites.

The post involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and families to optimise outcomes. The position requires formal PBS qualification and experience with co-occurring mental health conditions, with opportunities for staff training and

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in PBS or related field.
• Experience with people with co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Ability to train and develop staff in PBS practices.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate best practice in the implementation of PBS, working with individuals, colleagues, key stakeholders, internal and external multidisciplinary teams, and families.
• Conduct Functional Behaviour Assessments.
• Develop and implement PBS plans.
• Provide staff training and development, including PBS, practice workshops, and other associated training.

Skills

PBS knowledge

Functional Behaviour Assessments

Staff training

Education

BSc in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis

MA/MSc in Autism Studies

PBS/ABA Graduate Diploma

Job description

You will be part of a compassionate team that is committed to supporting people's wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

• Demonstrate best practice in the implementation of PBS, working with individuals, colleagues, key stakeholders, internal and external multidisciplinary teams, and families.
• Conduct Functional Behaviour Assessments.
• Develop and implement PBS plans.
• Provide staff training and development, including PBS, practice workshops, and other associated training.
  Formal qualification in PBS or related field (e.g., BSc in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis, MA or MSc in Autism Studies, PBS/ABA Graduate Diploma).
• Qualified at Degree level or higher in a relevant field, e.g., Psychology.
• Experience working with people with co-occurring mental health conditions.
  Priory Hospital Mill Garth, Leeds, West Yorkshire is a level 2 rehabilitation service for adult males with a range of mental health disorders. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes serving Meanwood and Leeds railway station approximately 34 miles from the service.

Priory Hospital Market Weighton, East Yorkshire is a level 2 rehabilitation service for adult males, offering a tailored therapeutic programme focused on stabilisation, skills development, and community integration. It is accessible by public transport, with a bus stop nearby and local bus and train links in the surrounding area. The M62 motorway is approximately 8 miles away, with road connections along the main YorkHull route.