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S ERVICES – A UTISM I NTERVENTION JOB POSTING # 10657
Non Union Non Management
DATE CLOSING: 4-S EP -15
Applications are accepted until 4:00 PM on the Closing Date
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB POSTING FOR
Pyschologist – Early Intervention Services for Children with Autism
(T EMPORARY F ULL -T IME , Averaging 75 Hours Per Pay Period)
(Up to (12) Twelve Months)
Opening Statement
The Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.
Responsibilities
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services requires a Psychologist to participate in the Early Intensive Behavioural
Intervention Program for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Intensive Behavioural Intervention Program for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The successful candidate will function as part of a multidisciplinary team under the administrative and clinical direction of the Coordinator for Autism Services. The EIBI program provides intervention to preschoolers with ASD ideally in naturalistic settings to achieve greater generalization of skills. The EIBI model is developed from evidence based practices, which encompass both the principals of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and Pivotal
Response Treatment (PRT; Koegel & Koegal, 2006)).
Duties will include the delivery of the (EIBI) in home and preschool settings. In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team the Clinical Interventionist takes primary responsibility for overseeing the development, implementation, and coordination of
EIBI clinical treatment programs. This includes appropriate recording keeping, documentation and regular consultations with supervisory staff.
Qualifications
 Master’s degree in Psychology and registered or eligible to be registered with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in
Psychology.
 Minimum of five years clinical experience with children with behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders, in particular autism spectrum disorders
 Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in intervention for young children with ASD
 Demonstrated expertise with the DSM-IV diagnostic system, case management, principles of behavioral management as well as psychological testing
 Demonstrated ability to formulate and implement treatment plans to promote positive adaptive behaviors, independence and skills development for preschoolers with ASD
 Previous experience providing supervision
 Demonstrated leadership skills working within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
 Demonstrated communication (verbal and written) skills.
 Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
 Good attendance and work record.
 Travel is required
Closing Statement
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment at this site.
The Nova Scotia Health Authority policy at this site requires no smoking, vaping or tobacco use on the property or during staff-led patient outings. This means not using any tobacco products, other smoked or heated substances. Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), cigars, pipes, vape pens and other Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) at any time.
Applications may be faxed to (902) 567-7224, sent by e-mail to jobapplications@cbdha.nshealth.ca, or mailed to 1482
George Street, Sydney, NS B1P 1P3.