Senior Behaviour Therapist

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

SENIOR BEHAVIOUR THERAPIST

FULL TIME AT 35HPW TEMPORARY 12 MONTHS- SPECIFIED PURPOSE CONTRACT

CENTRAL MANAGEMENT, ST VINCENT’S CENTRE, NAVAN ROAD, DUBLIN

Salary:61,461 - €71,872

*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience.

Req:81728

Avista is a dynamic disability service providing clinical supports and residential services to children, young persons and adults with complex disability needs and their families. We are establishing a Specialist Behaviour Support team as part of Avista’s core objectives within the Strategic plan. This post is being recruited for the specialist behaviour support team working across Specialised Service areas, Day Services, Community and Residential Service areas. The successful candidate will be joining a multidisciplinary team with excellent access to supervision and support. The candidate will work in partnership with staff teams and families, to support individuals within this specialist service to live their best lives.

Interested applicants must possess the following:

· A minimum of 5 years full-time experience working in the area of Intellectual Disability.

· Have a level 8 qualification in health or social care related area from a recognized institution and professional body registration.

· A minimum of 1 year experience in specialist area of Positive Behaviour Support.

· Successful completion of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic Level 9 or higher award (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above) that is relevant to the specialist area.

· Knowledgeable of the following, Health Act, 2007(Care and support of residents in designated centres for person’s (Children and Adults) with disabilities) Regulations 2013, Shaping the Future of Intellectual Disability Nursing in Ireland (2018). Slaintecare (2018). New Directions (2016), Reopening day services 2022.

· Excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork and effective caseload management skills and IT Skills.

· Full driving licence with access to own transport.

· Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of AVISTA Competency Framework.

Why work with us?

ü Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.

ü Supportive and innovative working environment.

ü Comprehensive Pension Scheme

ü Generous annual leave entitlement

Informal enquiries to Gillian Kett, Nurse Practice Development Coordinator at:

0871900943

Closing date for receipt of applications 10th July 2025

A panel may be formed from which current and future positions may be filled within St. Vincent’s Centre.

Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.