Behaviour Therapist

Medforce; Leinster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Medforce, partnering with a Children’s Network Disability Team in Meath, is seeking a Behaviour Therapist to support children and young people through functional assessments and multi-element behaviour support plans. The role aims to promote Positive Behaviour Support across the organisation by quality checking Personal Plans.

The successful candidate will provide goal-focused therapeutic support, maintain therapy records, and collaborate with families and professionals while adhering to

Qualifications

• Qualified in Behavioural Therapy with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience with diverse clinical presentations.
• Experience working with young people with diverse needs.
• Strong teamwork and collaborative abilities.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own work.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified in Behavioural Therapy (3+ years post-qualification experience)

Job description

Behaviour Therapist

Medforce are proud to be working alongside a Childrens Network Disability Team in Meath, to bring to market this Behavioural Therapist position.

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

• 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

• A recognised qualification in Behavioural Therapy with a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience, or equivalent.
• 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 disabilties.