Behaviour Support Practitioner SAL Consulting

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

SAL Consulting Group is a leader in the field of neurodevelopment, attachment and a trauma-informed (NATI ©) practice. We recognise that relationship is fundamental to every aspect of our work. Through our national and international partnerships, we have access to current research that informs the work we do. We are also NDIS registered and NMT accredited, an RTO and provide psychological services under Medicare.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

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.

The position will be based in Perth and will include some travel for specific work around the Perth metro area. There is also an option to work from home for administration/report writing.

CRITERIA:

  1. Tertiary qualification in Psychology or a related discipline (e.g.: Education; Habilitation; Social Work; etc.) relevant to the field of behaviour support;
  2. Experience in working with people with intellectual disabilities, mental health issues and / or experiences of trauma who have complex needs;
  3. 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 OUR STAFF TELL US THEY VALUE MOST ABOUT WORKING AT SAL CONSULTING:

  • 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
  • Flexible working hours

HOW TO APPLY:

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:

Julia Hoban

People & Culture Officer 

Email: [email protected]

Mobile: 0499 702 355

JOB SUMMARY

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SAL Consulting

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