Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

**About Magnus Health**

Magnus Health was established in June 2019 by Shelley Jacks, a registered psychologist, and is a registered provider under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and partners with other healthcare organisations to provide the best possible support to participants in Southeast Queensland.

Our vision is a community that embraces and respects uniqueness and diversity - where a person with a disability has an equitable opportunity to aspire and achieve.

Our highest ambition is for all the people we care for to receive a service that is second to none. We value quality service delivery and aim to achieve this through delivering caring, high-quality and person-centred services that support our clients throughout their life journey.

**About the role**

This full-time position would suit an experienced Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner looking for their next step in their career ie case management along with development and implementation of the strategic growth plan and future management of a small team.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Manage you own clinical caseload working within the community to provide quality clinical support.
- Work with the management team on development and implementation of the department strategic and organisational development plan including referral pathways, marketing and operational efficiency.
- Ensure all services comply with NDIS Commission guidelines, particularly around restrictive practices.
- Conduct risk assessments and develop safety plans for participants.
- Assist individuals and families to identify participant needs through assessment and individual planning.
- Write personalised comprehensive and interim behaviour support plans.
- Work in a multi/trans-disciplinary model with a range of allied health professionals to provide a holistic and integrated approach to supports.
- Provide clinical advice and guidance to individuals, families and support staff.
- Plan, delivery and evaluate behaviour supports relating to the individuals’ needs in line with relevant legislative and ethical requirements.
- Plan, implement and review training and support plans for participants, staff and families in positive behaviour support and specialist topics as required.
- Undertake administrative tasks necessary for the role including maintaining appropriate documents and systems to safeguard the wellbeing of participants supported.

**About you**
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science, or relevant field.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in Positive Behaviour Support.
- Demonstrated high-level written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- High level written communication skills including the demonstrated ability to prepare and finalise technical reports in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated and effective time management skills including the ability to manage multiple competing priorities set in a fast-paced environment.
- Current NDIS Screening and Working with Children Checks.

**Working at Magnus Health**
- We offer a strong emphasis on training and ample opportunity for professional development and growth.
- A competitive salary on offer, dependent on experience.
- Work in a supportive and committed team.
- Be provided supervision and on-going support.
- Meaningful work - contribute to empowering individuals and fostering positive change.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Casual

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Education**:

- Bachelor Degree (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person