Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Clinical Interventionist facilitates goal setting for preschool children with autism and develops, implements, and coordinates personalized intervention programs. They also provide direct supervision to program implementers and participate in family education within an interprofessional team.
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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 Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people.
Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those 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 proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country.
We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that 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 Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 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 behaviour 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 to facilitate a goal setting process with families related to their identified needs for their child; to provide assessment related to the goal(s); and to develop, implement and coordinate 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 an intensive intervention model; a manualize caregiver mediated program; and focused interventions guided by care pathways.
Clinical Interventionists will provide direct supervision to Program Implementers who will be part of the implementation teams for the intensive intervention model, the manualized caregiver mediated program and part of the implementation for focused interventions as appropriate.
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, weekends) required.Travel will be required.Your Qualifications
Master's in Clinical Psychology, School Psychology, Master's in Speech Language Pathology, Master's in Occupational Therapy or Board-certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Registration or eligible for registration with the appropriate professional body in Nova Scotia is required.
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.
Valid minimal Class 5 Nova Scotia driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
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/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 centered care.
Committed to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices, and organizational 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.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 unionized 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.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant clinical field and be registered or eligible for registration in Nova Scotia. Two years of recent experience working with children with autism aged 0-6 is required, along with a valid driver's license.
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Market context
In Nova Scotia, Clinical Interventionist roles in preschool autism services are typically competitive because employers look for a master’s degree, registration or eligibility in the province, and recent hands-on experience with children ages 0–6. Candidates with a valid driver’s license and familiarity with early intervention settings may have an advantage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show direct autism and early childhood experience.