Behaviour Support Practitioner

• Plan and implement Behaviour support to improve quality of life
• Be part of supportive Allied Health Team
• Excellent not for profit salary packaging benefits

About the role

We have a vacancy for a Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our Allied Health team to support the team plan and implement behaviour supports to improve our clients' quality of life. This is a part-time role of 45.6 hours per fortnight reporting to the Senior Manager Allied Health. This role is based at the Kew office with some travel mainly in Eastern Metro; clients can also be seen via telehealth.

About you

Your background may be as a therapist in behaviour support or as a Social Worker, Psychologist, or Special Needs Teacher who has the necessary training and experience in behaviour support to deliver NDIS funded services to support young people and adult clients who have complex needs and challenging behaviours.

Duties

• Provide direct specialist assessment and intervention services including functional behaviour assessment, writing and development of behaviour support plans and discipline-specific assessments and interventions.
• Deliver funded specialist services for capacity building under NDIS plans to internal and external clients.
• Provide clinical services that include behaviour support, development of comprehensive behaviour support plans, and therapeutic interventions relevant to the client and their support network.
• Engage with clients to develop effective clinical intervention and therapeutic treatments based on quality assessment and evidence-based practice standards.
• Conduct functional behavioural assessments.
• Complete detailed reporting adhering to the NDIS reporting framework.
• Train and support staff to develop and implement positive behaviour support strategies in the area of expertise.

Skills and experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the disability field with clients who have significant complex support needs.
• Experience with Allied Health professionals encouraged to apply (Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Social Workers).
• Experience in functional behavioural assessment and behaviour support plan development and writing, including risk strategies and skills development planning for young people and adults with complex support needs.
• Experience in the delivery of behaviour support services with clients subject to restrictive interventions is desirable.
• Experience with NDIS plans and funding.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a changing environment to collaborate with peers and achieve results.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Knowledge of a broad range of psychological issues and effective treatment modalities.
• Tertiary qualification in Psychology with current general registration with AHPRA.
• Current working with children checks, NDIS Screening Check, and driver's license.

If you have the skills and experience required for this role, APPLY NOW.

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

• A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay.
• A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave.
• Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
• Discounted private health insurance, school holiday programs, and car hire.
• The opportunity to open a high-interest savings account with our banking partner.
• We value diversity, champion inclusion, and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and with all abilities to consider joining our vibrant community.

About us

Here at VMCH, our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, love, joy, hospitality, and courage aren't just words to us; they guide us in everything we do. While we've been around for over a century, we're always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, an Australian Criminal History Check, evidence of at least 3 Covid vaccinations, and agree to comply with Child Safety standards. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails, and phone calls from recruitment agencies.