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Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner - Provisional Psychologist

Positive Mind Body
  • Proudly 100% Indigenous owned business
  • Provisional Psychologist - 4+2 Pathway

about the role

“We see the ability in disability”

We are a looking for a Positive Behaviour Practitioner for our organisation, which provides Positive Behaviour Support and Allied Health Services to children and adults in the NDIS.

Ideally we would like an experienced Proficient or Specialist Registered Practitioner to join the team however we would consider people who are looking for an avenue to register as a Provisional Psychologist through the 4 +2 pathway.

We take a strengths-based approach and are committed to providing the highest standard of care and contemporary practices to our clients.

You would need to be able to :

  • Conduct Functional Behavioural Assessments and develop, implement, monitor and review Positive Behaviour Support plans in accordance with Restrictive Practices legislation and guidelines
  • Work collaboratively to conduct and develop Functional Behavioural Assessments for complex cases as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Support the implementation of Behaviour Support plans for children and adults with a disability
  • Utilise a range of assessments and evidence-based interventions that are responsive to the unique needs of clients and to inform problem solving to address individual needs
  • Participate in relevant community and professional networks

What's on offer:

  • The role will be offered as casual, part-time or full-time depending on the candidate. Casual rates from $51.23- $79.79 per hour, or fixed term salary of $80 978.85 - $126 138.36
  • This role is offered as a flexible remote working opportunity, so you must have access to a dedicated home office.

You must have:

  • Minimum tertiary qualifications in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing (Mental Health) or other relevant field
  • Cultural competency in working with First Nations peoples
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice regarding the delivery of positive behaviour support within diverse environments, including home, school and community or the ability to use your existing skill sets to learn while working.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the relevant legislation, policies and procedures and standards impacting on the delivery of services for people across a range of contexts.
  • Case Management skills including establishing effective helping relationships, conducting assessments, developing intervention plans and working together with clients to provide support and meet identified needs
  • A commitment to person-centred approaches and contemporary principles of service delivery within a context of the National Disability Insurance Scheme
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, parents, professionals and other stakeholders, both verbally and in writing
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain work quality and performance during tight schedules

Other relevant requirements:

  • Registration or membership of the relevant professional registration authority or professional body and/or meets the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission’s eligibility requirements for a Proficient/Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner
  • Current open driver’s license and own vehicle
  • Will be required to use own vehicle for work purposes
  • It is the responsibility of the employee to hold and maintain at their own expense, a current Criminal History Screening Card/s or relevant Exemption Card if/as required by current legislation.
  • It is the responsibility of the employee to hold a current, recognised Provide First Aid qualification
  • Certificate of Completion in NDIS Worker Orientation Module “Quality Safety and You”

To submit your application click Apply Now.

For enquiries please phone Cheryl Mortimer on 0466 502 433.

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