Behaviour Therapist

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Behaviour Therapist to provide therapeutic support to children and young people while maintaining therapy records and adhering to safeguarding procedures. The ideal candidate will have a recognized qualification in Behavioural Therapy, experience with diverse clients, and strong communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to promote Positive Behaviour Support within a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with a variety of clients with diverse clinical presentations.
• Experience working with young people with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide goal focused therapeutic support to children and young people.
• Maintain appropriate therapy records of all therapeutic activity.
• Understand and follow all child protection safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Recognized qualification in Behavioural Therapy

Job description

Behaviour Therapist

Medforce are proud to be working alongside a Children's Network Disability Team covering East Offaly and St Fintans Hospital Portlaoise

The role of the Behavioural Specialist is to undertake Functional Assessments, develop Multi Element Behaviour Support Plans for individuals with their behaviour, teach new skills and improve overall quality of life. The role will promote Positive Behaviour Support across the organization through the quality checking and improvement planning of Personal Plans.

Responsibilities of the Behaviour Therapist :

• Provide goal focused therapeutic support to children and young people in collaboration with their families.
• Maintain appropriate therapy records of all therapeutic activity.
• Understand and follow all child protection safeguarding procedures.
• Liaise and consult with other professionals working across the service as appropriate.
• Operate within all policies, procedures, and guidelines of the service.
• Participate in team meetings and attend other meetings as deemed necessary.
• Work on specific tasks required relating to service development and expansion of service.

Requirements of the Behaviour Therapist

• A recognised qualification in Behavioural Therapy
• Experience working with a variety of clients reflecting a wide range of clinical presentations.
• Experience working with young people with diverse needs.
• Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team.
• Ability to plan, organise, and prioritise own work.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent working knowledge and experience of learning disabilities.

if interested click apply or please contact John Reid – [e-mail]