Behaviour Specialists 97488
Date posted: 8 May 2026
Before you apply
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Reference
97488
Category
Health and Social Care Professionals
Grade
Play Therapist - Senior 3705
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Section 38
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External
Important Information
The HSE is advertising this job on behalf of a publicly funded organisation. This job is not with the HSE. The terms and conditions of this job may be different from the HSE’s terms and conditions.
Health region
HSE Dublin and North East
County
- Dublin North
Location
Balbriggan, Clontarf, Clondalkin, Swords and Waterford
Recruiter
Central Remedial Clinic
Contract type
- Permanent Wholetime
Post specific related information
Behaviour Specialist
Full time, Permanent – 35 hours per week and Part-time roles
We currently have vacancies on our CRC Children’s Disability Network Teams, across all our Dublin locations and Waterford.
CDNT Balbriggan; CDNT Clondalkin; CDNT Clontarf; CDNT Swords and CDNT Waterford
The CRC Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) will be providing intervention to children from the age of 0-18 years, presenting with complex developmental needs requiring inter-disciplinary intervention. Our services are based upon a Family Centered Practice Model in line with the Progressing Disability Services. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team.
During 2024 the CRC has embarked on a programme of organistional transformation. Partnering with the Virginia Mason Institute world leaders in supporting healthcare organisations through continuous improvement and transformational change. We would love to hear from you if you are excited about the chance to become part of our forward-thinking children's teams and contribute to implementing lean healthcare practices.
Our new strategy, Creating Pathways that Empower and Enable, is not just a document — it is a commitment to delivering children’s disability services in a more connected, equitable, and responsive way. We are strengthening a culture of transparency, collaboration, and person-centred services, where communication, partnership, and continuous learning guide everything we do.
We are looking for someone who lives our values of Respect, Person-Centredness, Collaboration, Quality, Courage and Stewardship. Someone with integrity, purpose and a genuine belief in the potential of every child and family we support. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation matters, where courage in decision-making is valued, and where transformation is a shared endeavour, this role will give you the opportunity to shape the future of children’s community disability services.
The successful candidate will have the following essential requirements:
• Hold certification as a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst with three years’ experience in a similar role or a Masters level qualification the area of behavioural assessment and intervention (e.g. MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Diploma in Applied Psychology of Learning Disability (Challenging Behaviour)
• Be actively pursuing certification with the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board with at least three years’ experience working in a similar role or five years’ experience working within ID services.
• Demonstrates competence and capability of undertaking the duties attached to the office
• Evidence of participation in continued professional development
• Flexibility and teamwork skills which are key to this role
• Possesses the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
• Full driver’s license and access to car - Candidates that do not currently have this requirement are encouraged to apply, however there is a requirement to obtain this and will be explained at interview stage.
Desirable requirements:
• Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Experience working with children with physical disabilities
• Experience working with children with intellectual disabilities
• Experience completing Assessment of Need
It must be clearly demonstrated in your CV and supporting statement how you meet the required skills, competencies, and knowledge for the post. Department of Health Salary Scale apply, Senior Play Therapist Scale(Grade code 3705), €64,551-€76,007.
Informal enquiries to HR, Email: HR@crc.ie
Please apply through the 'Apply Now' button. Please specify the CDNT team/s you wish to join.
An active recruitment panel may be created as part of this recruitment process.
We reserve the right to close this competition early if we receive a very high volume of applications.
Data Protection: Please refer to crc_job_applicant_privacy_notice.pdf to learn more about how we handle your personal data and the rights that you have during the recruitment cycle
Closing date
24/05/2026 00:00:00
Proposed interview date
TBC