Positive Behaviour Support Therapist

BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION

POST OF: PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT THERAPIST

GALWAY ADULT SERVICES – EAST GALWAY

JOB REF: 80357

The Role:

The Behaviour Therapist will join the Psychology Department and use a person centred, rights based, holistic, and positive behaviour support informed approach to provide assessment and intervention services for adults with intellectual disability receiving day and residential supports from the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Adults East Services. A multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary approach is to be used.

The purpose of this post is to support the achievement of valued roles and personal outcomes for the people we support by facilitating individuals, staff and families to understand and address needs and preferences communicated through behaviour that challenges.

Objectives of the Post:

• To work as an active multi/ interdisciplinary team member using a Positive Behaviour Support approach to support individuals, families and staff in relation to behavioural challenges.
• To complement the individual planning approach of the service and to provide behavioural support in the context of individualised planning.
• To provide high quality best practice approaches to facilitate achievement of person centred goals for the people we support.

Works With:

Adults with complex disabilities and their families

Staff in locations such as:

• Residential and Respite locations

• Family homes

• Day centres

• Any other relevant location and with other agencies.

• Members of the multi/interdisciplinary team; front line staff; managers; and relevant agencies.

Qualifications/Experience:

An undergraduate degree in relevant health service area (e.g., psychology or nursing) as well as an accredited Masters level postgraduate qualification (MSc in ABA (NFQ Level 9)) which incorporates principles of behaviour, functional assessment, function based interventions, and applied settings (e.g., health services or relevant school settings) supervised training placements are essential.

A Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) qualification or eligibility to achieve this certification is an advantage or an equivalent status in light of this (BCBA) closing in Ireland.

Four years of supervised experience delivering behavior support services is desirable as is experience of working with adults with an intellectual disability, families, front line staff, and managers.

A full clean Driving Licence and use of your own car is an essential requirement.

Professional Knowledge:

• Knowledge of developmental difficulties and disabilities and their implications for learning and behaviour.

• Knowledge of positive behaviour support approaches.

• Crisis Management Training knowledge (Studio 3 or MAPA)

• Knowledge of when to refer and seek input from other professionals to support the person (e.g., in cases of Trauma/abuse history, mental health conditions, etc)

• Knowledge of approach and models of services that minimize use of restrictive practices.

• Knowledge of key service approaches such as person-centred planning and individualised service design.

Skills:

• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Efficient work practices and timely completion of documentation and response to referrals

Working Hours:

70 hours a fortnight based on a 5 day week.

Remuneration:

Department of Health Play Therapist salary scale (1st March 2025) - € 44,122 x 12 increments - €61,953 per annum.

LSI € 63,154 per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale.

Annual Leave:

27 days per annum.

Tenure:

This post is permanent, full-time and pensionable.

Travel/Base:

The person appointed must provide his/her own car and must furnish indemnity from insurers in favour of the employer. Travelling expenses at the HSE rates will be paid in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge of duty.

The position will located within the Adults East Galway Services.

Full job description attached.

Informal enquiries to Dr. Mary Davis, Principal Clinical Psychologist/Head of Psychology Department on 091 721400.

The Closing date for receipt of all application forms/CV’s on-line is 5pm, 16th June 2025

Interview date Friday, 27th June 2025

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.