Behavioural Specialist

The Talbot Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health care provider in Ireland is seeking a passionate Behavioural Specialist to provide exceptional, person-centered care. The successful candidate will conduct functional assessments and develop interventions for individuals with disabilities. This entry-level position offers professional development opportunities, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive induction process. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and support residents to maximize their quality of life and independence.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction process

Extensive training programme

Ongoing mentoring and support

Career progression opportunities

€500 refer a friend initiative

Bike-to-Work Scheme

Free onsite Car Parking

Qualifications

• Minimum one year's experience with adults with disabilities including Intellectual Disability and Mental Health.
• Knowledge of best practice in behavioural support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive functional behavioural assessments.
• Develop and evaluate positive behavioural support plans.
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff.

Skills

Comprehensive functional behavioural assessments

Develop positive behavioural supports

Effective communication

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Primary Degree in Psychology

Post-graduate qualification in Behavioural Analysis or equivalent

Job description

Behavioural Specialist

Location: Fermoy, County Cork

Disability Service: Adult Disability Residential Service

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

About Talbot Group: The Talbot Group aim to provide the highest quality of care and support to our residents to enable them to have the very best life they can and to maximise their independence.

We are appointing an individual who is enthusiastic and passionate to join our Team. To provide services in line with our Vision, Mission, and Values, where the delivery of exceptional quality person centred care is their focus.

The successful applicant will be offered the opportunity for training and development so that we can achieve the best outcome for our residents, while at the same time supporting our staff in their professional development.

Job Objectives

The Role of The Behavioural Specialist has a pivotal role in the delivery of effective, high quality, team based, and clinical support to individual service users with intellectual disability, behaviours of concern and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive functional behavioural assessments
• Develop appropriate interventions and positive behavioural supports in line with best practice
• Monitor and evaluate positive behavioural support plans
• To work with other staff in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews
• To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings
• To work within limits of professional competence in line with principles of best practice, professional codes of conduct and clinical governance
• Develop and deliver appropriate staff training in positive behavioural support
• Be informed of advances in professional knowledge and practice by continuing professional development
• Attend appropriate CPD
• To work within the appropriate boundaries of confidentiality
• To communicate well with professionals, both in the multi-disciplinary team and with other agencies
• To communicate effectively and sensitively with residents and staff
• Administration

Qualifications

• Primary Degree in Psychology
• Post-graduate qualification in Behavioural Analysis or equivalent

Essential Experience

• Minimum one years' experience with adults with disabilities including Intellectual Disability, Acquired Brain Injury, Mental Health and Physical Disability

Desirable

• Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)

Rewards & Benefits

• Comprehensive induction process
• Extensive training programme
• On-going mentoring and support
• Continuous Professional Development support

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary with increments based on scope of role, qualifications, and experience.

40 hour week (all breaks paid)

Service based recognition awards

€500 refer a friend initiative

Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families

Bike-to-Work Scheme

Free onsite Car Parking

If you are excited by this opportunity and would like to join our team as a Behavioural Specialist we would like to hear from you.

Talbot Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industry

• Mental Health Care