Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Horizon Therapy Services Pty; North Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work-from-home arrangement

Weekly clinical supervision

Weekly multidisciplinary team meetings

No billable KPIs

Job summary

Horizon Therapy Services Pty is seeking a committed NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner to assess, plan, and supervise behaviour support for clients across Australia. You will work flexibly in a hybrid model with a focus on person-centred, trauma-informed practice and collaboration with families and support teams.

The role emphasizes data-driven planning, regular coaching of caregivers, and maintaining rigorous clinical documentation within NDIS standards.

Qualifications

• Suitable as NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner Core level or above.
• Qualifications in behaviour support, disability, psychology or related discipline.
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support and functional assessments.
• Ability to develop Individualised Behaviour Support Plans per NDIS.
• Strong clinical reasoning to inform interventions.
• Excellent communication; remote consultations and collaboration.
• Independent worker with caseload management and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive functional behaviour assessments.
• Identify contributing environmental and social factors.
• Develop Interim and Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans under NDIS.
• Set meaningful, measurable goals with clients and networks.
• Schedule regular consultations with clients and caregivers.
• Monitor behaviour frequency and progress.
• Interpret data and adjust interventions.
• Coach caregivers to implement strategies.
• Create practical resources for caregivers and staff.
• Maintain compliant clinical documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Remote consultations

Caregiver coaching

Documentation

Education

Behaviour support qualification

Job description

Key responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive functional behaviour assessments using appropriate clinical methods, interviews, observations and available behavioural data

Identify the environmental, communication, sensory, emotional and social factors contributing to behaviours of concern

Develop Interim and Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans in accordance with NDIS requirements and relevant professional standards

Establish meaningful, measurable and individualised behavioural goals in collaboration with clients and their support networks

Establish structured weekly or fortnightly consultations with clients, caregivers and/or key support people according to individual clinical needs

Monitor behavioural frequency, intensity, duration and other relevant indicators of progress or regression

Interpret behavioural data and identify when intervention strategies require modification

Provide practical coaching to caregivers and support teams to improve consistency in implementing behaviour support strategies

Develop practical, individualised resources for caregivers, educators and support workers

Maintain accurate, timely and professional clinical documentation and ensure compliance with NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements

About you

Current suitability as an NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner at Core level or above

Relevant qualifications and professional experience in behaviour support, disability, psychology, allied health or a related discipline

Sound knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support principles, functional behaviour assessment and evidence-based behavioural intervention

Ability to develop and implement individualised Behaviour Support Plans in accordance with relevant NDIS requirements

Strong clinical reasoning skills and the ability to interpret behavioural data to inform intervention decisions

Excellent communication skills and confidence providing remote consultations, caregiver coaching and professional collaboration

Ability to work independently, manage a clinical caseload and maintain professional documentation

Commitment to person-centred, trauma-informed and rights-based practice

About us

Horizon Therapy Services is a multidisciplinary allied health organisation committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based and person-centred therapeutic services to children, adolescents and adults. We believe that effective Positive Behaviour Support is not measured by the number of billable hours completed each week, but by the meaningful improvements experienced by clients and their families. Our PBS service operates through a structured, consultative and data-informed model of care where behavioural improvements are achieved through consistent implementation of strategies, regular communication with caregivers and support teams, and timely adjustments to interventions based on observed outcomes.

Benefits

• No billable KPIs - performance is measured by clinical quality and meaningful outcomes, not billable hours
• Manageable caseloads of approximately 10-12 active clients for full-time clinicians
• Hybrid work-from-home arrangement with all consultations and meetings conducted remotely, with occasional in person sessions
• Weekly paid clinical supervision at no cost to the practitioner
• Weekly multidisciplinary team meetings with allied health professionals
• Access to an internal multidisciplinary team for in-person observations or interventions when clinically required
• Professional autonomy to exercise clinical judgement and manage schedules
• Flexible employment arrangements including traditional five-day weeks, four longer days per week, or part-time arrangements negotiated around practitioner availability