Apply now Job no: 494453
Work type: Full - Time (Auto), Part - Time (Auto)
Location: Eastern Melbourne
Categories: Psychologist
Location: South and East (Mitcham) Region
Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full time/ Part Time
Job reference: 494453
Salary Range: $66,373.36 – $101,506.73 (depends on experience) + superannuation + salary packaging
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities? As a Specialist Behaviour Support (SBS) Practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Utilising the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approach, which focuses on human rights and evidence-based methods, you'll work collaboratively to reduce the frequency and severity of behaviours of concern while empowering individuals to thrive.
Key Responsibilities: Manage Clinical Case Load: You will manage a clinical case load within your scope of practice while meeting clinical Key Performance Indicators.Apply PBS Concepts: Apply your expertise in disability and Positive Behaviour Support concepts.Develop Comprehensive Support Plans: Develop Interim Behaviour Support Plans and conduct Functional Behaviour Assessments to create evidence-informed, proactive Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans that improve quality of life.Implement and Monitor Plans: Implement Behaviour Support Plans, adapting strategies to different environments and training support systems. Continuously monitor and evaluate their effectiveness against measurable outcomes.Professional Development: Participate in professional development to expand your skills and knowledge, ensuring consistent, safe, and high-quality behaviour support services.Supervision: Engage in supervision provided by Yooralla and/or external providers, and if a Proficient Practitioner, provide supervision to Core-level NDIS registered Behaviour Support Practitioners.Mandatory Requirements: A Core or Proficient Practitioner must demonstrate attainment of completed self-assessment and endorsed according to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) PBS Capability Framework as either all domains "capability met" or as "developing" in their competencies and knowledge at Core or Proficient Level.Current National Police Record CheckInternational Police Check (if required)Working with Children CheckNDIS Worker Screening CheckCurrent driver's license valid in AustraliaTertiary qualification in relevant discipline (e.g., psychology, social work, occupational therapy, applied behaviour analysis, disability, health)Registration as a Core Practitioner or Proficient Practitioner (or eligibility for registration) under the NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Capability FrameworkPrevious experience as a Core/Proficient Practitioner under the NDIS Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Capability FrameworkUp-to-date Immunisation HistoryAccess to your vehicle with employment-related travel reimbursement provided (Travel is an expectation of the position)Professional Experience (Desirable): Previous experience working in a disability-related field (e.g., disability support work, support coordination, disability advocacy)Lived experience of disabilityIf you are a Registered Psychologist, you must have:
Post-graduate tertiary qualification in psychologyFull registration as a psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).Advertised: 16 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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