Expression of interest | Behaviour Support practitioner

Job description

We are currently putting out an expression of interest to Behaviour Support Practitioner to be based in Melbourne and Regional Victoria.
What’s on offer

Salary between $90k – $110k + Super + Salary packaging
Make a difference to vulnerable individuals who are entwined with the NDIS space
Full time and part-time positions.
Board Approved Supervisor on site.
An attractive salary commensurate with experience.
On the job training as well as appropriate external training.
A strong social and supportive culture.
Remote work flexibility when required.
A supportive, fun, happy team working environment.
A family-friendly work-life balance.
Fortnightly bonuses.
Realistic KPIs with lucrative bonus structure and remuneration package

Requirements of the role

Minimum 1 year experience.
As a Behaviour Support Practitioner, qualifications may be in Mental Health, Community Work, Social Work, Social Science, or Psychology. A Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Current driver’s licence with the ability and willingness to travel to clients.
Knowledge and understanding of the psychologist’s ethical and legal obligations and professional accountability.
Well-developed communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the team.
NDIS Worker Screening Check, National Federal Police Check and Working with Children Check.

The Role
you will play an integral part in achieving positive outcomes for adults and children their families and carers. You will do this by:

Providing assessments through utilising clinical observations and clinical interviewing techniques, screening tools, standardised assessments, psychometric, and subsequent reports.
Planning treatment and interventions, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team where appropriate, (i.e. paediatricians, general practitioners, speech pathologist, occupational therapist).
Delivering appropriate evidence-based intervention and assessment across a broad range of mental health presentations.
Improving accessibility by providing community visits including at home, school, day program and/or group home where necessary.
Plan and participate in team-based interventions with other team members, e.g. case conferences.
Collaborate with other clinicians and team members to develop new programs as identified to meet client and community needs (e.g. school-readiness program, behaviour support etc)

If you would like to apply for this position, or have a confidential discussion please send your resume to [email protected] or call on 0295495723