Behaviour Support Practitioner - Launceston, Tasmania Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)
Full time
$89,250 – $117,000 p/a (Incl. of Super + Travel)
BePositive is a boutique allied health service provider, with expert knowledge and experience within the NDIS and rehabilitation arenas. The leaders at BePositive want to share their years of knowledge and educate employees so that they may deliver high-quality services, improve the future of clients and enable them to live their best lives. BePositive provide assessment and therapy services across Victoria and Tasmania.
The Role The role of a Behaviour Support Practitioner is a diverse role comprising of assessment and planning interventions for NDIS clients. We collaborate with clients and carer's to achieve their stated goals. The role requires the delivery of high quality, effective and efficient services to clients and will be accomplished working within a multidisciplinary approach (both internal and external teams). The focus will be on the provision of person centred, holistic and goal directed care that promotes clients' wellness and active participation in decisions about their life.
Your duties will include:
Management of a caseload of clients in line with BePositive and funding body requirements. Application of capabilities from the NDIS Positive Behaviour Support capability framework Ensure practice meets relevant state and territory legal obligations with respect to the use of restrictive practice Working with clients to set and work towards their clinical goals. Behavioural support assessments including functional behaviour assessments (FBA) Develop behaviour support plans that may contain the use of restrictive practice. Participate in regular clinical supervision (both individual and group sessions) Participation in client related case conference meetings with both internal and external multidisciplinary teams, carer's and the participant. We provide the opportunity to work from our office location in Launceston and the option of working from home. At BePositive we provide a truly flexible work environment, providing you with the best of both worlds!
Skills and Experience Previous experience in the role as a Behaviour Support Practitioner is essential. Eligible for approval as a Behaviour Support Practitioner with the NDIS Quality and Safeguard Commission, at Proficient or Advance level. NDIS Worker Screening approval Strong evidence of well-developed communication skills An ability to work autonomously An ability to manage a varied disability caseload Well-developed time management and organisational skills A commitment to engagement in quality improvement activities A commitment to regular continuing professional development Full driver's license and access to a safe and reliable vehicle Work within an experienced team - we want our experience to become your knowledge Receive regular supervision from advanced and specialist practitioners Work for a team that values your growth as a practitioner Work for an organisation that values client outcomes Flexibility to work from home while still closely connected to your team You will be remunerated with an above award salary package. Referral program Novated Lease Phone, desktop equipment and laptop provided Our Culture At BePositive we are a small team looking to grow our family. We have a strong focus on building a reliable and high-quality service and we are looking for team members who share our passion. We strive to build a team where every member is valued and supported to develop and love what they do every day.
BePositive is a flexible and inclusive employer that values and supports workforce diversity. We strongly support equal opportunity and encourage applicants from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, those with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ community and people with a disability.
Contact For a confidential discussion contact Leigh Alley – Operations Manager on 03 9112 5982 or send your resume and covering letter to .
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years' experience do you have as a Behaviour Support Practitioner?
Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
Do you own or have regular access to a car?
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