Behaviour Specialist

Job Summary

Job Summary

Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland's leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential, Mental health and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs.

We are currently seeking applications from Behaviour Specialists interested in joining the expanding Behaviour team within Nua Healthcare. The Behaviour Specialist will be working with adults in a well-established Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit based in North Cork working alongside a diverse multidisciplinary team. Candidates must demonstrate the necessary interest, capability, performance and enthusiasm in line with the requirements of this role.

The role requires daily onsite attendance to the approved setting in so far as possible.

Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare!

Company Pension

Specified Illness Cover

Comprehensive Induction process

Continuous Professional Development

Fantastic 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 - Nationwide.

Candidates must hold a Full Driver’s Licence, or be in the process of achieving a Full Driver’s Licence.

Job Objectives

Job Objectives

This will include the following on a day-to-day basis

Manage a caseload, carrying out assessments, evidenced based intervention and evaluation of treatment programmes for individuals presenting with complex mental health difficulties residing in an approved centre.

Engage in interdisciplinary working with members of the clinical team including but not limited to Consultant Psychiatrists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Social Care Workers and Assistance Support Workers to meet the person-centred needs of individuals on your caseload.

Participate in promoting compliance with the Judgement Support Framework

Contribute to individual care planning, risk assessment and risk management.

Complete detailed reports for internal/external stakeholders and ensure the quality of documentation of all assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and reports are in accordance with Nua Healthcare policy and professional standards.

Provide support to key stakeholders for carry over of Behaviour Support recommendations.

Attend and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical department meetings and behaviour department meetings.

Demonstrate professional conduct and behaviour by adhering to legal, ethical and professional practice standards in all aspects of practice.

Maintain files and records on service users in accordance with the records policy.

Attend and present at internal and external conferences/ courses relevant to practice.

Participate in and follow up on actions set or learnings identified from clinical supervision and performance appraisals.

Participate in annual Behaviour team Department Strategic Planning meetings and support the attainment of quality improvement goals.

Promote a safe working environment in accordance with Health and Safety legislation.

Be aware of and implement agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards.

Report any incidents in accordance with Nua Healthcare policies and procedures.

Complete any mandatory trainings assigned through Nua Healthcare’s Learning Management System.

The above job specification is not intended to be an exhaustive list

Skills Requirement

Essential Requirements

Psychology Degree or equivalent

MSc ABA (Essential)

Experience in a mental health setting

2 - 3 years experience within a similar role or health / social care setting as a behaviour specialist

Other Requirements

Full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel across sites.

Eligibility to work in Ireland.

Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion; compassionate, reflective, and flexible approach.

BCBA preferred but not essential

Working towards PSI Chartership (Division of Clinical/Educational/Counselling) and/or must be a BCBA (active or eligible to activate within agreed timeframe).

Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Knowledge

Possess a knowledge of individual care planning and experience contributing to risk assessment and risk management

Knowledge of the Judgement Support Framework and experience supporting compliance with same

Skills

Keen interest in working with adults presenting with complex mental health difficulties at varying stages of their recovery

Have excellent communication and team-working skills

Have excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a self-directed manner in a dynamic fast paced environment

Making critical decisions and recommendations.

Capable of working within a fast-paced and flexible team.

Good listener and open to learning from others.

Excellent organisational skills / self-motivation / self-starter.

Excellent verbal and written communication and IT skills.

Dedicated, reliable and flexible approach to work.

Demonstrated history of caseload management

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