Behaviour Analyst

Company Details Confidential; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Leinster is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Analyst to support individuals with complex needs. The role involves direct intervention, designing individualized programs, and working in various community settings. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and have at least two years of experience. This full-time position offers a supportive environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. The successful applicant will demonstrate independence and excellent communication skills. Remote working options are available.

Benefits

Well-being allowance

Pension contribution

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in Psychology/Social Care/Nursing or related area.
• Post-Graduate Qualification in Applied Behaviour Analysis.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience, ideally supporting individuals over age twelve.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct intervention to promote communication and adaptive skills.
• Design and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Conduct functional behaviour assessments.

Skills

Analytical

Creativity

Collaboration

Time Management

Education

Degree in Psychology/Social Care/Nursing

Post-Graduate Qualification in Applied Behaviour Analysis

Job description

Application Details

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Job Description

At Behaviour Detectives, we focus on keeping families together and helping everyone reach their potential – not only for our clients but for our staff as well. We are recruiting a Behaviour Analyst to support individuals with complex needs across the lifespan. The role involves providing direct intervention to promote communication, social, adaptive, and academic skills, as well as implementing leisure, health, and community programmes that enhance quality of life and social inclusion. Candidates should have experience supporting individuals with complex presentations and disabilities, confidence in managing behaviours of concern, and the ability to design and deliver individualised, evidence-based interventions. A neuro-affirmative ethos underpins all aspects of our work.

Contract Type: Full-time (permanent), Monday to Friday

What we offer: A supportive and encouraging environment for developing Behaviour Analytic and Behavioural Psychology skills. Direct contact and supervision that meet the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) criteria for Chartered Behavioural Psychologists. Access to ongoing structured supervision and CPD opportunities, including research and conference participation. A competitive benefits package (well-being allowance, pension contribution). Internal career development opportunities. A challenging yet rewarding environment where your input makes a real difference.

Essential requirements: Hold a degree in Psychology/ Social Care/ Nursing or related area. Post-Graduate Qualification in Applied Behaviour Analysis

Desirable: Professional certification in Behaviour Analysis (e.g., BCBA, PSI, ISBA, or equivalent)

All candidates should have experience in: Supporting autistic and ADHD individuals, as well as those with varying levels of intellectual disability, OCD traits, mental health needs, or complex presentations. At least two years’ relevant experience (ideally beyond the age of twelve), including managing behaviours of concern. Conducting functional behaviour assessments to identify target behaviours, determine underlying functions, and develop tailored intervention strategies to support each individual’s needs. Developing and implementing individualised behaviour support plans using evidence-based principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support. Working in family homes, day services, and community settings delivering direct 1:1 intervention. Confidently able to lone work and work remotely, demonstrating independence and initiative. Setting up and maintaining data collection systems, and collecting, graphing, and interpreting behavioural data. Possessing excellent report-writing, verbal, and written communication skills. Willingness to travel and work flexibly due to the geographic spread of services.

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Closing Date for Applications is Dec 5th 2025

• This vacancy is suitable for Remote/Blended working
• Sector:

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
• Minimum Qualification: Level 9 (incl Post Graduate & Diploma & Master Degree)
• Specialising In: aba behaviour analysis
• Driving Licence: Full D

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Analytical, Creativity
• Competency Skills: Collaboration, Time Management
• Languages: English C2-Master (Fluent)

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