Behaviour Support Practitioner - Launceston, Tasmania BePositive is a reputable allied health service provider, renowned for its expertise in both the NDIS and Aged Care sectors. The leadership team at BePositive is committed to sharing personal knowledge and years of experience, empowering their team to deliver exceptional services that improve clients' futures. With a presence across Victoria (Melbourne, Gippsland, Geelong), Queensland (Brisbane and the Gold Coast), and Tasmania (Launceston and Hobart), BePositive offers comprehensive assessment and therapy services.
At BePositive, flexibility is key. You can choose to work from our office locations or opt for the convenience of working from home. The organisation offers the perfect balance—small enough to maintain a close-knit, supportive team, yet large enough to offer access to a diverse and experienced group of Occupational Therapists and Behaviour Support Practitioners.
The Role (Behaviour Support Practitioner)
As a Behaviour Support Practitioner at BePositive Therapy , you will work with clients in their homes or other community environments.
Duties 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. Develop behaviour support plans that may contain the use of restrictive practice. Participate in regular clinical supervision (as per requirements for Behaviour Support Practitioner level). Participation in client related case conference meetings with both internal and external multi-disciplinary teams. Maintain communication with all stakeholders including the client, next of kin and support co-ordinators/case managers to ensure the development and achievement of co-ordinated client goals. You will be an integral part of a team and supported to provide services through regular and specialised clinical supervision and weekly team case conferences. The role is flexible and provides the opportunity to work from home. Skills and Experience
Behaviour Support Practitioner Suitability Approval. Strong evidence of well-developed communication skills. An ability to work autonomously. Well-developed time management and organisational skills. A desire to learn and commit to regular continuing professional development. A commitment to engagement in quality improvement activities. Desired (but certainly not essential)
Knowledge of the NDIS. Experience working in the NDIS. Work within an experienced team. Receive regular supervision from expert practitioners. Opportunity for Professional Development both through our internal in-service program, journal club and external PD opportunities. 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. Phone and laptop provided. Referral program. Relocation assistance. 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.
COVID-19 considerations:
BePositive Therapy have a covid safe plan.
Ability to commute/relocate:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) – Launceston
Licence/Certification:
Behaviour Support Practitioner Suitability Approval (Required) #J-18808-Ljbffr