Clinical Interventionist, Provincial Preschool Autism Services (eastern Zone, Port Hawkesbury)

IWK Health

Port Hawkesbury, Canada
Base: $42.2,138 - $60.344 ph; bonus: up to $7,000 ...
On-site
Direct supervision of program implementers
Facilitate goal setting process with families
Develop and coordinate intervention programs
The role provides person and family-centred services to preschoolers across Nova Scotia who are suspected of or have a diagnosis of autism

Job Summary

  • The role provides person and family-centred services to preschoolers across Nova Scotia who are suspected of or have a diagnosis of autism.
  • Successful external applicants may be eligible to receive a one-time Signing Bonus of up to $7,000 in exchange for a 2-year Return of Service.
  • The Clinical Interventionist will provide direct supervision to Program Implementers and work within various intervention frameworks including manualized caregiver mediated programs.

Matching Summary

The role provides person and family-centred services to preschoolers across Nova Scotia who are suspected of or have a diagnosis of autism.

Salary

Base: $42.2138 - $60.344 per hour; Bonus: Up to $7,000 signing bonus (with 2-year return of service); Benefits: Enhanced benefits and wellness programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct supervision of Program Implementers
  • Facilitate goal setting process with families
  • Develop and coordinate intervention programs
  • Work within interprofessional collaborative framework
  • Provide assessment and implementation of plans

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in evidence-based autism interventions
  • Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
  • Competencies in other languages
  • Participation in quality improvement initiatives
  • Commitment to anti-racist environment

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, School Psychology, Speech Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, or BCBA
  • Registration or eligibility with appropriate professional body in Nova Scotia
  • Two years recent experience working with children ages 0-6 with autism
  • Valid Class 5 Nova Scotia driver's license and reliable vehicle
  • CPR certification within the last 12 months and First Aid certification

Work Rights

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