Child Behaviour Therapist - Positive Support & Growth

Medforce Recruitment; Trim; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Medforce Recruitment's client in Meath seeks a Behavioural Therapist to conduct functional assessments, develop behaviour support plans, teach new skills and enhance quality of life for children and young people.

The role emphasizes Positive Behaviour Support, collaboration with families and professionals, and ongoing quality improvement of Personal Plans through safeguarding compliant practice.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Teamwork

Planning and prioritising

Learning disabilities knowledge

Education

Behavioural Therapy qualification

Job description

Medforce Recruitment's client in Meath seeks a Behavioural Therapist to conduct functional assessments, develop behaviour support plans, teach new skills and enhance quality of life for children and young people.

The role emphasizes Positive Behaviour Support, collaboration with families and professionals, and ongoing quality improvement of Personal Plans through safeguarding compliant practice.