Behavioural Specialist: ABA & MEBSP Lead, Ireland

Nua Healthcare Services; Naas; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Comprehensive Induction process

Continuous Professional Development

Career opportunities

Life Assurance/Death-in-Service

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Bike to work Scheme

Refer/Retain a friend bonus

Discounts with Retailers

Job summary

Nua Healthcare Services in Naas, County Kildare, Ireland, is seeking a Behavioural Specialist to lead Functional Assessments and develop Multi-Element Behaviour Support Plans (MEBSP). You will promote Positive Behaviour Support across the organisation and ensure high-quality, compliant Personal Plans.

The role requires a Psychology degree with an MSC in ABA and a minimum of three years in a similar health/social care setting; BCBA is preferred but not essential. Full driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Psychology degree or equivalent.
• MSC in ABA (Essential).
• BCBA preferred but not essential.
• Three years minimum experience within a similar role or health / social care setting

Responsibilities

• Live our Mission, Vision and Values.
• Manage an individual caseload.
• Travel to different locations as required.
• Complete Functional Assessments as required.
• Develop Multielement Behaviour Support Plans (MEBSPs) in collaboration with relevant others.
• Oversee the implementation and monitoring of each MEBSP.
• Provide training to front-line staff.
• Ensure MEBSPs are high quality and compliant with regulatory standards.
• Quality check Personal Plans and implement improvement plans.
• Ongoing professional development and supervision.
• Work as part of a nationwide Multi-Disciplinary Team.
• Contribute to service development under Positive Behaviour Support.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Decision making

Teamwork in fast-paced settings

Active listening

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

IT skills

Reliability / flexibility

Caseload management

Education

Psychology degree

MSC in ABA

BCBA (preferred)

Job description

Nua Healthcare Services in Naas, County Kildare, Ireland, is seeking a Behavioural Specialist to lead Functional Assessments and develop Multi-Element Behaviour Support Plans (MEBSP). You will promote Positive Behaviour Support across the organisation and ensure high-quality, compliant Personal Plans.

The role requires a Psychology degree with an MSC in ABA and a minimum of three years in a similar health/social care setting; BCBA is preferred but not essential. Full driver’s license is required.