Clinical Interventionist, BCBA

The IWK Health Centre is seeking a highly skilled Clinical Interventionist to join our Provincial Preschool Autism Services team. As a key member of our interprofessional team, you will provide assessment, intervention, and coordination of services to preschool-age children with autism and their families.

You will work closely with families to identify their goals and develop individualized intervention plans. Your expertise in evidence-based autism interventions, such as Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) and Positive Behavior Support (PBS), will be essential in providing high-quality care to our clients.

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate professional who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with autism and their families. If you are a BCBA with experience working with young children and their families, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

• Provide assessment and intervention services to preschool-age children with autism and their families
• Develop and implement individualized intervention plans in collaboration with families and other healthcare professionals
• Work closely with families to identify their goals and develop strategies to achieve them
• Provide supervision and support to Program Implementers
• Participate in quality improvement and innovation initiatives related to processes and practice

• Master's degree in Behaviour Analysis or equivalent with Board-certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
• Registration or eligible for registration with the appropriate professional body in Nova Scotia
• Valid minimal Class 5 Nova Scotia driver's license and reliable vehicle
• CPR certification within the last 12 months and certification in First Aid
• Two years recent experience working with children with autism (ages 0-6 years old) and their families
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in intervention for children with autism
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical care and ability to provide assessment and development, implementation, monitoring, and coordination of intervention plans
• Demonstrated ability to work within an interprofessional collaborative practice framework and ability to work independently with minimal supervision