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Director at SBH | Psychologist and Behaviour Support Consultant

Do you see past the behaviour, and recognise the person underneath?

Do you take initiative with your own ideas and seek out better ways to tackle challenges?

Are you looking for a role that will provide you with opportunities to progress and develop a unique skillset?

If you answered yes to all three, we would love to hear from you

Who we are?

At Social Behavioural Health (SBH) we aim to recognise every need and empower every life through our bespoke offering and delivery of positive behaviour support services. Our ethos is rooted in holism, innovation, transparency and tech-enablement. We always presume competency in all our participants, where they have potential to self-actualise regardless of the behaviours they engage in. By emphasising the innate abilities of each person we support, and by understanding their drivers for behaviour, we strive to create opportunities for independence, purpose, and growth.

In doing so, we've supported many participants, their families and care teams to consider behaviours in a new light and overcome longstanding barriers to change.

SBH provides positive behaviour support (PBS) and therapeutic services across greater metropolitan Melbourne, focusing on individuals of all ages who display complex and challenging behaviours.

Why work at SBH?

Your ambition for ongoing professional development, learning and aspirations will be met with growth-orientated spirit and mentorship to ensure you are provided ample opportunity for development. In addition, we will also provide:

• Scope to structure the role as per your skills, interests and ideas
• Personalised guidance and support to facilitate your development
• Flexibility in working arrangements
• Regular reflective practice and case consultations
• Clear pathways for career progression
• Professional development allowance
• Resources and assessments to support your formulations
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Monthly team events to socialise and connect
• Accelerate your income with our bonus structure
• Salary between $100,000 - $110,000 + super, depending on experience and post-grad qualification
• Birthday and volunteering leave in addition to annual leave
• Travel allowance
• Admin support

You will be an integral part of SBH and it's fast-paced growth, and with that, comes significant potential and opportunity to influence on a larger scale.

Who are we looking for?

As a growing company, we are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Practitioner to embark on this journey with us. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to come on board and make impactful change in the behaviour support sphere. We want someone who is enthusiastic about this space and who wants to be proud of working towards something bigger.

Ideally, you willl have...

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to connect with individuals, families, and professionals
• Excellent written skills, including report writing for behaviour support plans and assessment/recommendation reports
• Ability to work autonomously whilst leveraging clinical support through supervision and case consultations
• Confidence in delivering engaging and effective training sessions that are upskilling and impactful
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, learning, and career growth
• A problem-solving, curious, and innovative mindset
• Genuine compassion for the wellbeing of others

What will my day to day look like?

This is a full-time role working 5 days per week. It involves a hybrid model of work including from home but also across multiple settings, such as schools, residential facilities, hospitals, prisons, Supported Disability Accommodations (SDAs) and private homes across metropolitan Melbourne. We also encourage two office days per week, located in Hawthorn, VIC. You will have your own caseload that will be your responsibility to manage, with minimum billable targets that are realistic and reasonable to ensure your mental sustainability in the role. There is also level of flexibility for when you want to work. Day to day, you will be responsible for managing your calendar, appointments, and communications. An example of a day's work could be visiting two participants at their relevant accommodations and homes, taking a phone call from a stakeholder and coming home to do your notes. Another day may be primarily care team meetings, trainings and reflective practices with care teams. You may also make a day for report writing.

You will be responsible for assessing, developing and implementing person-centred behaviour support that meets underlying needs and fosters growth in individuals with varied presentations including neurodiversity, intellectual disabilities and psychosocial disabilities. Your theoretical and practical skillset, as well as empathic ability to understand the individual, will be crucial in guiding and supporting them and their team through behavioural challenges and facilitating skill development.

The Essentials

• Registration as a Behaviour Support Practitioner with NQSGC, minimum Core
• Minimum 12 months experience in behaviour support, with familiarity of relevant legislation and ethical guidelines
• Post-graduate qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Counselling
• Experience in the mental health and/or community services sector
• Must have a full driver's licence and a car
• Working with Children check (WWCC)
• Registered psychologist
• Experience in providing direct support to clients with complex mental health presentations and diverse needs
• Therapeutic experience in working with children

If you are passionate about enhancing the lives of individuals with diverse behavioural needs, and are looking for a role and company where you will be uplifted to make significant and meaningful change, we want to hear from you.

Please apply through Linkedin, or alternatively email your cover letter and resume to admin@sbhaustralia.com.au

For any specific questions, please get in contact via email or phone (Bianka Topalovic- 0423 730 390 or admin@sbhaustralia.com.au)

Applications will close Sunday 14th of September

We look forward to hearing from you

Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionHealth Care Provider
• IndustriesMental Health Care

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