Clinical Interventionist, Provincial Preschool Autism Services

OverviewCompany: IWK HealthReq ID: 212305Department/Program: WZ Provincial Preschool Autism Services, Provincial Preschool Autism ServicesLocation: BridgewaterType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 positionStart Date: ASAPUnion Status: NSGEU Healthcare, Healthcare Bargaining UnitCompensation: $42.2138 – $56.8814/hourClosing Date: November 14, 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time) The OpportunityReporting to the Clinical Manager, Provincial Preschool Autism Services, the PPAS Clinical Interventionist is part of an interprofessional team with a provincial service delivery mandate. The role provides services to preschool-age children (ages 0-6) with autism and is responsible to facilitate a goal-setting process with families related to their child\'s identified needs; provide assessment related to the goal(s); and develop, implement and coordinate the resulting intervention programs. The Clinical Interventionist will contribute to and participate in family education; will work within various intervention frameworks that may include a 12-month intensive intervention model (EIBI), a manualized caregiver-mediated program, and focused interventions guided by care pathways. Clinical Practice will be guided by Clinical Leaders and an Autism Advanced Practice Leader. Supervision is provided to Program Implementers who are part of the teams for the 12-month intensive intervention model, the manualized caregiver-mediated program, and part of the implementation for focused interventions as appropriate. Hours of WorkMonday – Friday, 37.5 hours/week. Flexibility in hours required, including some evenings and weekends. Your Qualifications Master\'s in Clinical Psychology, School Psychology, Speech Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy or Board-certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) required. Registration or eligibility for registration with the appropriate professional body in Nova Scotia is required. CPR certification within the last 12 months and First Aid certification. Two years of recent experience working with children with autism (ages 0-6) and their families. Knowledge of best practices in intervention for children with autism. Demonstrated excellence in clinical care; ability to assess and develop, implement, monitor and coordinate intervention plans to address parent goals. Ability to work within an interprofessional collaborative practice framework and to work independently with minimal supervision. Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills (verbal and written). Strong interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain internal/external partnerships. Excellent time management, organization, and solution-focused skills. Experience supervising intervention by other levels of healthcare providers. Commitment to family-centered care and safety, ethical practices, and organizational health. Education, training and/or experience in evidence-based autism interventions (e.g., PRT, PBS, PECS, ESDM); PECS and ESDM are assets. Ability to participate in quality improvement and innovation initiatives. Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention is an asset. Competencies in additional languages are an asset. Note: If there are no qualified candidates meeting the minimum two-year experience with young children with ASD, consideration may be given to registered professionals without the required experience. Additional InformationPlease note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If invited to an assessment process, you may request accommodations. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and credential confirmations. Intended Applicant PathIf you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr