Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner Activ8 Mind

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

  • Are you an EXPERIENCED PBS practitioner looking to also widen your work role beyond client work?
  • Part time (Min 3 days)  OR Full time –  choice of working arrangements and flexibility 
  • Work across SALISBURY and UNLEY locations + out of office appointments
  • Full Administration support
  • Board Accredited Behaviour Analyst available for additional supervision and learning
  • Additional funding/ support for CPD 

We are a values driven organisation, embracing creative thinking , thoughtful care, initiative, positivity, growth and  perseverance. We offer a friendly and positive workplace culture which comprises a multi disciplined team of 20 allied health and human services professionals. 

 

THE ROLE

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Subject to your experience level, the role can be varied to provide some team coaching, mentoring and service development projects. For lesser experience, you will still have a varied portfolio and opportunity to work towards more senior responsibilities. 

You will be responsible for

  • Positive Behaviour Support  – a case load/ daily target – predominantly northern/ central suburbs case load
  • Provision of effective, evidence based assessments,  therapy, motivational and behavioural coaching to a range of clients and their care teams
  • Provide  psycho-cognitive education to c participants and their care team. 
  • Achieve client defined clinical outcomes such as reducing challenging behaviour & improving quality of life

 

If you have 3+  years experience then you could also be working with Activ8 Minds LEAD PBS Practitioner to:

  • Assist with induction of new PBS practitioners
  • Monitor individualised PBS training plans 
  • Contribute to service development including templates, assessment tools, standard procedures
  • Participate in the recruitment process

 

This position is able to commence from Late August / September or later. 

YOU:

  • PBS work experience  with a current NDIS PBS registration 
  • Relevant degree eg: Psychology /   Behavioural Science, Developmental Education , Special Ed, Social Work, Occupational Therapy
  • Interest / experience with adults & youth – we service 8 – 65 years
  • NDIS worker screening check (or eligible) + Working with Children Check
  • Own vehicle
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication
  • Able to maintain highly professional conduct and positive work behaviours especially  in the areas of client communication and record keeping
  • Growth mindset and agile 
  • Able to provide positive referees / references 

Also of note    – if you are currently a provisional psychologist Activ8 Mind can provide a board approved supervisor and structure your work role to also work towards a mix of psychology/ therapy provision

Applications considered as they are received. Application requires cover letter and resume

Please email [email protected] or call Suzi: 0448 881 842 / 08 8292 5300   for further queries.

 

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