Clinical Interventionist, Eastern Zone

Company : IWK Health Req ID : Department / Program : EZ Provincial Preschool Autism Services Provincial Preschool Autism Services Location : Sydney Type of Employment : Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% FTE) x 1 position(s) Start Date : ASAP Union Status : NSGEU Hlthcare Healthcare Bargaining Unit Compensation : $ - $ / hour Closing Date : November 5 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23 : 59 Atlantic Time) Successful candidates may be eligible for a signing bonus incentive of up to $7000 with a recommended return of service period of two (2) years. IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive. Promoting an anti‑racist environment and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care is important to us. We are located in Mikmaki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mikmaq people. Working in Mikmaki and providing care across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportion of transgender and non‑binary people than any other province or territory. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination but have more work to do to build trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Person of Colour, Immigrant/Newcomer, Person with Disability or 2SLGBTQIA to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families and communities that we care for at all job levels. Provincial Preschool Autism Services The Provincial Preschool Autism Service (PPAS) is a partnership between IWK Health (IWK), Nova Scotia Health (NSH), Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia (HSNS) and Autism Nova Scotia (Autism NS). It provides person‑ and family‑centred services to preschoolers across Nova Scotia who are suspected of or have a diagnosis of autism. The goal of the service is to provide an efficient, sustainable and integrated continuum of health services that follows a needs‑based model responsive to the individual needs of children and their families. Services include a range of interventions and supports available for children and families. Service streams include: Clinical intake and care coordination Family and health professional education QuickStart NS parent coaching toddler program Autism diagnostic assessment Interprofessional autism interventions Intensive intervention for children with the greatest social communication and behavioural needs Transition to school supports The Opportunity Reporting 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 for facilitating a goal‑setting process with families related to their identified needs for their child; for providing assessment related to the goal(s); and for developing, implementing and coordinating the resulting intervention programs. The Clinical Interventionist will contribute to and participate in family education; will work within a variety of intervention frameworks that include but may not be limited to a 12‑month intensive intervention model (EIBI); a manualised caregiver‑mediated program; and focused interventions guided by care pathways. Clinical practice will be guided by Clinical Leaders and an Autism Advanced Practice Leader. Hours of Work Monday‑Friday 37.5 hours / week. Flexibility in hours available to work (including some evenings and weekends) required. Your Qualifications Masters in Clinical Psychology, School Psychology, Speech‑Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy or Board‑certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). 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 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; ability to provide assessment and development, implementation, monitoring and coordination of intervention plans to address parent goals. Demonstrated ability to work within an interprofessional collaborative practice framework; and ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Demonstrated excellent presentation facilitation and communication skills; both verbal and written. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain internal and external partnerships. Demonstrated excellent time‑management, organization and solution‑focused skills. Demonstrated excellence in supervision of intervention by other levels of healthcare provider. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to family‑centred care. Committed to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organisational health. Education, training and/or experience in evidence‑based autism interventions (e.g., Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), Positive Behavior Support (PBS), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) an asset). Demonstrated ability to participate in quality improvement and innovation initiatives related to processes and practice. Certification in Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention an asset. Competencies in other languages an asset; French and/or Arabic preferred. Where there are no qualified candidates who meet the minimum requirements for (2) two years experience working with young children (0‑6 years old) with ASD, consideration may be given to Registered Professionals without the required experience. Thank you for your interest in IWK Health. Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview / testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionised positions. Successful applicants changing unions / bargaining units or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority benefits and vacation entitlement and/or usage prior to accepting the position. An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials. If 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