Behaviour Support Practitioner

Description:

Behaviour Support Practitioner
Posted: 24/03/2025
Closing Date: 24/04/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Darwin, NT
Job Category: Clinical Practice
Job Description
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Our work in Darwin is varied and provides a strong base in working with people with a range of underlying developmental and mental health related issues.
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.
Our client groups are diverse, and while largely funded through NDIS and Territory Families, are inclusive of a wide range of presentations stemming from developmental trauma, developmental disability, neuro developmental disorders, traumatic brain injury, and mental health issues.
While our office base and primary work is in Darwin, we also offer a range of opportunities to work regionally (e.g. Katherine, Alice Springs) and within remote Indigenous communities.
The Northern Territory is an exciting mix of tropical and desert landscapes, with world leading national parks and diverse wildlife. Joining our NT team presents an opportunity to experience parts of Australia that many people never see, whilst at the same time, doing work that is impactful and interesting.
About You
Desired Skills and Experience
Tertiary qualification in Psychology or a related discipline (e.g.: Education; Habilitation; Social Work; etc.) relevant to the field of behaviour support;Registration, or eligibility for registration, with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission as a Behaviour Support Practitioner;Experience in working with people with intellectual disabilities, mental health issues and / or experiences of trauma who have complex needs;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 We Can Offer You
Positive outcomes and making a difference in people’s livesFlexible and supportive environment fostering employees interestsOpportunities for growth and developmentRegular high-quality supervisionCommitment to quality and passion to make a differenceStrong leadership and good reputationCare and support for employeesDiversity in caseloads and the types of work we doCommitment to professional development and ongoing learningFlexible working hours
We can offer you an attractive salary package and employee benefits (including assistance with relocation costs if planning to move interstate for the role).
About Us
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.
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: julia.hoban@salconsulting.com.au
Mobile: 0499 702 355