Behaviour Therapist

About the role

Are you ready for an exciting new opportunity in the Positive Behaviour Support industry? CPBS is seeking a casual Behaviour Therapist for our forward-thinking and dedicated team on the Gold Coast. This is your chance to develop your professional and clinical skills while expanding your leadership capabilities. At CPBS, we offer career progression opportunities, including weekly supervision, team meetings, and encourage future academic pursuits. Join us and be inspired by the incredible accomplishments of our participants 

The Behaviour Therapist will report to one of our Behaviour Support Practitioners and play a vital role in the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support programs for the clients. The work is based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support for children and adults in the home, community and school/workplace settings. This position will give the suitable applicant the opportunity to further develop their professional skills and experience within the NDIS sector.

What you'll do

• Engage the client in therapy within the community and their natural environments such as their home, school, workplace, and day placements
• Provide direct behavioural interventions in individual and group sessions
• Attend family team meetings and agency management meetings as required
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with all key stakeholders
• Demonstrate commitment to client confidentiality at all times
• Ensure all ethical procedures are sustained
• Adhere to NDIS quality and safeguard commission requirements
• Adhere to funding body requirements such as the NDIS
• Timely and accurate documentation of incidents and plans
• Accurate documentation of notes for each client session via clinical systems
• Document and record accurate billing information and working hours using corporate systems
• Attend regular clinical supervision meetings with senior management
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through conference attendances, reviewing professional publications and meeting all required continuing education credits

The Centre for Positive Behaviour Support (CPBS) is a leading national organisation that believes in making behaviour support services accessible to everyone that needs them. CPBS believe in a person-centred approach and specialise in comprehensive assessments and uniquely tailored support plan designs. CPBS is the leading proponent of Constructional Non-Linear Multi-Element Behaviour Support in Australia. Our employees are developed and equipped in this framework to create and implement powerhouse programs that enhance the learning and development of our participants, both self-funded and via the NDIS.  

What you'll need

• Professional or voluntary experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviour, mental illness or other disabilities
• Well developed oral and written communication skills   
• Demonstrated and effective time management skills
• Demonstrated professionalism and relationship building skills
• Valid driver's license and vehicle
• Ability to attain all mandatory compliance checks (NDIS Worker Screening Check / Working with Children Check / Working with Vulnerable Persons Check)
• Willingness to undertake Registered Behaviour Technician Training Certification within 6 months of commencement of employment
• Ideally be working toward, or completing a bachelor degree or post graduate qualifications related to Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) 
• Exceptions made regarding qualifications for those with exceptional field experience

Working at CPBS 

Working at CPBS brings many rewarding experiences as we support our participants across the lifecycle. We offer outstanding professional development opportunities and support individualised pathways to advancing the PBS careers of our people. Our professional teams are diverse, collaborative and highly skilled in their specialties. We believe every team member working with us will enjoy the flexible, growth-oriented nature of their role We offer: 

• A modern, family-friendly work-life balance and environment 
• The opportunity to work with and learn from the best Behaviour Support professionals in the industry
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Industry leading professional development, training and supervision 

How do I apply? 

If you have a passion for Positive Behaviour Support and the required experience, we would love to review your application Please apply online with your updated CV ASAP. For further inquiries please contact recruitment@cpbs.com.au  

Only applicants with legal work rights for Australia will be considered