Behaviour Support Practitioner, Journey Health Solutions. Moonee Ponds, Melbourne VIC. Psychology, Counselling and Social Work (Healthcare and Medical). Full time. $90,000 – $93,000 per year.

Join?us! Join us in a dynamic and rewarding role as a Behaviour Support Practitioner with JOURNEY Health Solutions. At JOURNEY we’re not just offering a job; we’re offering a lifestyle. We structure our positions to give maximum flexibility, allowing you to work how and when suits you best. We support our clients to live their best life and want our team to live their best life too. Our vibrant workplace is filled with like-minded and talented professionals ready to welcome you into the fold. Enter a rich learning environment and team up with other disciplines, including Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and others, to achieve shared goals. 

Why JOURNEY? We understand the urge to play it safe and go with the big providers; we’ve been there. But large organisations come with their own challenges, challenges that we at JOURNEY have worked hard to overcome. As a smaller, more specialised service, our team tells us that they have

More flexibility. More room to influence change in their role and in the organisation as a whole. More checking in, support and care about each individual employee. More focus on quality work and ethical practices, less on KPIs. More opportunity to choose the kind of clients they want to work with; More access to high-quality supervision and leadership at all levels. More focus on wellbeing, fun and team cohesion.

Some of the benefits of working with us: Support to shape the role according to your own skills, interests and preferences. Highly flexible working hours/days, including work from home and/or office. See clients in the community, clinic or a mix of both. Extensive in-house Learning and Practice development program. Generous external Professional Development allowance/opportunities. A high level of in-house supervision provided by highly skilled BSP/Registered Psychologist.

Regular in-house group supervision. Regular early career reflective space. Thriving team culture with regular team building and social events. Increased salary through our reward and recognition program. Clear pathways and support for career progression in a range of areas. Access to the latest assessment tools and resources. Leading client management software. Full admin support and a clinically driven client intake and allocation process. New mobile phone and laptop. Highly qualified and supportive leadership team who genuinely care about your job satisfaction and overall wellbeing

About JOURNEY: We’re a behaviour consultancy providing specialist assessments and interventions to help Melbournians have a better life now and for their entire life’s JOURNEY. Our multidisciplinary team work with children and adults and focuses specifically on helping those who are autistic, have mental health difficulties or have an intellectual disability not just to reach their goals but to thrive in life. Our trusted team of Behaviour Support Practitioners, OTs and Psychologists gets complexity and knows 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 team achieve their greatest potential. At JOURNEY our work is firmly grounded in evidence-based, trauma-informed and neuro-affirming practices. We’re also serious about ethics and maintain the highest standards in sensitive, inclusive and ethical approaches.?

Your new role: As a Behaviour Practitioner with JOURNEY you will be part of a passionate team dedicated to advancing the very best in evidence-based practice and innovation. Following a full and comprehensive orientation and induction, you will be supported to begin to gradually increase your client work, fulfilling all of the activities of a well-rounded practitioner. You will use a range of skills to develop and implement high-quality Behaviour Support Plans that are person-centred and can be readily applied in the person’s environment. You will work across a range of settings; seeing clients in the community, utilising our beautiful clinic rooms, visiting family homes, schools, supported accommodation and other programs. Along the way, you will be supported by your Clinical Supervisor, Allied Health Team leaders, and Clinical Director to learn and develop skills in specific areas, covering both your clinical skills and overall development as a professional.  You will also collaborate regularly with your team members to share knowledge, gain support and provide secondary consultation where required.

Some of the activities you will engage in on a day-to-day basis include: working with client presentations ranging from moderate to complex with a focus on addressing behaviours of concern, 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 multidisciplinary team to develop and document person-centred and evidence-based Behaviour support plans. Supporting clients, families, and professionals to work towards the reduction of restrictive practices in line with the requirements of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. Providing coaching to families, support staff, and others in understanding the person, their difficulties, and how to implement strategies identified. Liaising with a range of other professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team approach, including interface with mainstream services. Facilitating case conferences with a range of professionals to promote development of a consistent approach to support and intervention.

Qualifications and Experience: Minimum postgraduate qualification in psychology, social work, Counselling, Behaviour analysis, or Behavioural science. Note Psychologists interested in hybrid psychology/Behaviour support roles can also be fully supported. Registration with NQSGC as a Behaviour Support Practitioner at Core Level. Minimum one year's experience as a Behaviour support practitioner under the NDIS. Experience working with autistic clients and/or those with mental health difficulties or intellectual disabilities. 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. A growth mindset and commitment to continued professional development. A commitment to sensitive, inclusive, and trauma-informed practices. Team spirit and desire to be part of a highly collaborative and supportive team culture. Please note that the closing date for this position is COB on Friday, 29th of November.

If this role sounds like just what you’re after, then please get your application in soon! Due to the high number of applications received, the position may be offered prior to this date. The rate of pay is commensurate with qualifications, skills, and experience.

Considering team JOURNEY??Give us a call to talk it through, book a site visit, or come in for a coffee! We know that taking on a new job is a big decision and want you to be fully informed. You’re also welcome to meet and chat with current team members about their experiences. Oh, and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram! #journeyjhs.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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For this or to gain further information contact Dr Zoe Perry Clinical Director on 0448075470 or zoe.perry@journeyhs.com.au