Behaviour Support Practitioner

Overview

SAL Consulting is an organisation with a focus on working with complex individuals, systems and organisations across Australia. Our team of consultants provide various types of support and interventions to children and young people; people with a disability; and people who have mental health support needs, their families, and the organisations and government departments that support them. This includes:

- Clinical Support
- Behaviour Support
- Clinical Supervision
- A range of assessments
- Therapy
- Health and Allied Health Services
- Training and Organisational Practice and Professional Development

Our team create strong, collaborative relationships with individuals and organisations through communication and working together as this plays an integral part in SAL Consulting/'s practice and ethos. SAL Consulting is a leader in the field of neurodevelopment, attachment and a trauma-informed (NATI) practice, an accredited provider of Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) through the Child Trauma Academy in the USA, an accredited NDIS Provider, and a Registered Training Organisation. Our work includes working with a diverse population, including providing support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families. We are always looking to add great people to our team - to see the current listing, please continue below. If you don/'t find a role listed in your area of interest, please send us an enquiry via recruitment@salconsulting.com.au and we will get in touch with you to discuss possible opportunities.

Our work in Darwin is varied and provides a strong base in working with people with a range of underlying developmental and mental health related issues.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be given an opportunity to participate in improving other people/'s lives by delivering person-centred services, working with a range of clients (across the age span) with various needs (from short-term involvement, to complex, long-term needs). This will involve, but is not limited to:

- Providing behaviour support for children and adults with complex disability and psycho-social support needs; complex mental health issues; and trauma based presentations
- Conducting a range of assessments of a client’s presenting issues and support needs, and identifying appropriate supports, interventions and service models
- Designing, developing and implementing intervention plans and strategies
- Facilitating the delivery of clinical frameworks and activities
- Providing client support including clinic or home-based sessions, training and resource development
- Working with a multidisciplinary team to optimise outcomes

Our client groups are diverse, and while largely funded through NDIS and Territory Families, are inclusive of a wide range of presentations stemming from developmental trauma, developmental disability, neurodevelopmental disorders, traumatic brain injury, and mental health issues.

While our office base and primary work is in Darwin, we also offer a range of opportunities to work regionally (e.g. Katherine, Alice Springs) and within remote Indigenous communities.

The Northern Territory is an exciting mix of tropical and desert landscapes, with world leading national parks and diverse wildlife. Joining our NT team presents an opportunity to experience parts of Australia that many people never see, whilst at the same time, doing work that is impactful and interesting.

Desired Skills and Experience

ABOUT YOU:

- Tertiary qualification in Psychology or a related discipline (e.g.: Education; Habilitation; Social Work; etc.) relevant to the field of behaviour support
- Minimum of 2 years experience providing direct behaviour support, and registration with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission as a Behaviour Support Practitioner
- Experience in working with people with intellectual disabilities, mental health issues and / or experiences of trauma who have complex needs
- Experience in providing clinical and / or behaviour assessment, intervention and support in the disability, out-of-home care and / or other relevant sectors

Due to the nature of our business, it is required that our staff:

- have a current Driver’s Licence
- have a current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening, or the ability to attain these checks
- are willing to adhere to the Government requirements regarding vaccinations for workers in certain sectors

What We Can Offer You

- Positive outcomes and making a difference in people’s lives
- Flexible and supportive environment fostering employees interests
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Regular high-quality supervision
- Commitment to quality and passion to make a difference
- Strong leadership and good reputation
- Care and support for employees
- Diversity in caseloads and the types of work we do
- Commitment to professional development and ongoing learning

We can offer you an attractive salary package and employee benefits (including assistance with relocation costs if planning to move interstate for the role).

About Us

SAL Consulting Group is an organisation with a focus on working with complex individuals, systems and organisations across Australia. We work with children, young people and adults; people with a disability; people who have mental health support needs, people who have experienced trauma, their families, and the organisations and government departments that support them. We provide a range of customised services, including Clinical / Behaviour Support, Psychology Services, Clinical Supervision, Therapy, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Cultural Consultancy, Training and Organisational Practice and Professional Development.

Please submit your application including a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining what interests you about the position and addressing the designated criteria.

Please note that interviews will be conducted as appropriate applications are received. To assist with preparations for the interview, shortlisted candidates will be provided with interview questions in advance. Should the right applicant be found prior to the expiration of the advertisement, no further interviews will be arranged.

If you have any questions, please get in touch:

People & Culture Officer

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