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

Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare!

• Company Pension
• 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 

We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above positions. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role. Candidates must be highly motivated and creative, with a passion for engaging with patients on a daily basis. Candidates will contribute to enriching the lives of our patients 

The role of the Behavioural Specialist is to undertake Functional Assessments and develop Multi Element Behaviour Support Plans (MEBSP) to support individuals with their behaviour, teach new skills and improve overall quality of life. The role is also to promote Positive Behaviour Support across the organization through the quality checking and improvement planning of Personal Plans.

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

• Live our Mission, Vision and Values.
• Ensure that each Patient on Caseload has a MEBSP that is monitored and evaluated.
• Conduct a Functional Assessment for each patient that requires it.
• Devise (in collaboration with relevant others/ MDT) an Multi Element Behaviour support plan.
• Ensure that staff have an appropriate mechanism to monitor the implementation of the Behaviour support plan.
• Assist and collaborate with relevant others to integrate the MEBSP into the ICP if the individual no longer requires the framework of a MEBSP to support their behaviour.
• Review incidents of those on caseload on AIRS to ensure that they inform the Behaviour Support Plans and laisse with staff teams as appropriate.
• Ensure that all Behaviour Support Plans are of the highest quality and are compliant with all regulatory standards.
• To deliver training in relation to intervention strategies and monitoring methods
• To model intervention and support strategies with Patients.
• To ensure an ongoing focus on CPD in relation to professional accreditation and professional development.
• To attend Caseload Supervision with Behaviour Specialist Manager.
• To attend BCBA supervision as required.

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​​​​​​Qualification:

• Psychology Degree or equivalent
• MSc ABA or equivalent
• BCBA preferred but not essential

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of standards and legislation relevant to the area.

Experience:

• Three years minimum experience within a similar role or health / social care setting

Skills:

• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and judgement
• 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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