Then join us in a dynamic and rewarding role as a Behaviour Support Practitioner with Journey Health Solutions (JHS). Position is Full Time however 0.8 considered for the right candidate. Be part of a highly skilled and established multi-disciplinary team including Psychologists, Social Workers, Psychotherapists and OT. Position is within our Specialist Behaviour Support Team with option to combine work with other individual therapy depending on the interests of the successful candidate. New office based in the thriving Moonee Ponds precinct close to shops, restaurants bars and cafes. Referrals can be tailored to specific area depending on preference/proximity to home. A high level of in-house training, supervision and support is provided. 

Benefits and Perks 

Accelerate your skills and be supported to reach the peak of your career in this highly rewarding in demand field. Just some of the benefits of working with us:

• Highly skilled and supportive team with a great team culture
• Market leading remuneration
• Work from home, our office or a combination of both – you chose
• Highly flexible working hours/days
• Laptop and mobile phone 
• Full admin support
• Leading client management software including voice recognition progress notes
• Regular in-house individual supervision
• Regular in-house group supervision/reflective practice
• Generous in-house and external Professional Development opportunities
• Full access to the latest tools and resources
• Support for career advancement and increased remuneration/bonuses
• Highly qualified and supportive leadership team who genuinely care about your job satisfaction and overall well being

About Journey

Journey Health Solutions (JHS) is a growing organisation providing high quality, personalised assessment, intervention and support services to young people and adults living in Victoria. We specialise in supporting individuals with multiple needs, including those with mental health diagnoses, intellectual disability, autism and more. We get complexity and know how to work with individuals, families and systems to create opportunities and achieve real change. Our work is seriously interesting and seriously rewarding. We love what we do and have the leadership, skills and drive to ensure all of our clients and our staff achieve their greatest potential. We are a values-based organisation and maintain the highest standards in sensitive, inclusive and ethical practice.

About the role

As a Behaviour Support Practitioner with Journey Health Solutions you will be part of a passionate team, dedicated to advancing the very best in evidence-based practice and innovation. Within this role you will be supported to use a range of skills to complete assessments, develop interventions and support the implementation of these interventions for clients with a range of presentations including mental health diagnoses, intellectual disability and autism. You will also work collaboratively with clients, families, support workers and other professionals to develop Behaviour Support Plans and assist to coach support staff, family and others in understanding the person, their difficulties and how to implement the strategies identified. Great scope to tailor your case load in line with your skills interests and preferences, including option of working with children, adults or a combination. Some of the work involved on a day-to-day basis includes: 

• Working with client presentations ranging from moderate to complex with a focus on addressing challenging behaviours, supporting goal achievement and improving quality of life.
• Completing Functional Behaviour Assessments as well as other assessments utilising formal assessment tools and clinical interviewing
• Developing evidence-based therapeutic and behavioural interventions tailored to the needs of the client and their support network
• Working collaboratively with clients, families, support workers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to develop and document person-centred and evidence based Behaviour Support Plans
• Support clients, families and professionals to work towards the reduction restrictive practices, in line with requirements of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. 
• Assist to coach families, support staff and others in understanding the person, their difficulties and how to implement strategies identified
• Liaise with a range of other professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team approach, including interface with mainstream services
• Facilitate case conferences with a range of professionals and promote development of a consistent approach to support and intervention

Skills and experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s level qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioural Science or a related discipline. 
• Training or qualifications in Positive Behaviour support desirable but not essential as full orientation and training program provided.
• Position is open to Psychologists wanting to complete their 5+1 internship
• Experience working with clients with mental health difficulties, intellectual disability and/or autism
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise and work collaboratively with a range of other professionals to achieve identified goals
• A high level of written and oral communication skills, including experience with report writing.
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement and professional development
• A commitment to sensitive, inclusive and trauma informed practices

Please apply with CV and Cover Letter indicating why you are interested in the role via the seek application portal. Rate of pay is commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience.

**PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS CLOSE COB WEDNESDAY 16th of NOVEMBER**

Not sure if your skills apply? Give us a call to talk it through. For this or to gain further information please contact Dr Zoe Perry, Clinical Director, Journey Health Solutions on 0448075470 or [email protected]