Therapist And Clinical Consultant / Behaviour Support Practitioner

Lhr; Melbourne; A distancia; AUD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Housing accommodation provided

Relocation support

12-month contract options

Descripción de la vacante

Therapist and Clinical Consultant / Behaviour Support Practitioner is sought by SAL Consulting Group to support clients across Australia, including Melbourne. The role focuses on trauma-informed therapy, behaviour support planning and family collaboration in a multi-disciplinary setting.

The employer offers housing/accommodation and can cover a one-way relocation ticket, with a negotiable overall package and 12-month contract options.

Formación

• Qualifications in Psychology or Social Work with relevant registration or membership.
• Experience with trauma-informed care and behaviour support planning.
• Familiarity with NDIS funding, reporting and service coordination.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver evidence-based therapy interventions and adjust plans as needed.
• Prepare, write and deliver individualized treatment plans.
• Provide regular progress updates to care teams and families.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and contribute to group work.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external services.

Conocimientos

Trauma-informed care

Positive Behaviour Support

Therapy practice

Client rapport building

Educación

Bachelor-level Psychology or Social Work

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

NDIS knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Therapist and Clinical Consultant / Behaviour Support Practitioner

Our client is looking for the right person to join their Darwin team, no matter where you are located in Australia we are here to work with you if you are looking for a change. Our client has housing/accommodation available + are happy to pay for a one way ticket from wherever you might be relocating from. The entire package is negotiable. WE CAN HELP! 12 Month contract options are also available.

Our fantastic client is one of Australia's leading human services consultancies that is focused on providing customised support to people and agencies within the health and community services sector, including organisations focusing on:

• Supporting children, and youth
• Clients with a disability
• Persons/families with mental health support needs

Creating strong, collaborative relationships with individuals and organisations through communication and working together plays an integral part in our clients practice and ethos. Our Client is a registered NDIS provider in NSW, VIC, WA, ACT and NT.

Experience with young people and trauma victims will be advantageous.

Mission, Vision, Ethos of our Client

• Act in accordance with the Ethos of the organisation at all times
• Maintain a high standard of professional conduct when dealing with internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to the achievement of the strategic direction and goals of the organisation

Workplace Health and Safety

• Contribute to a safe working environment by identifying risks and managing risks whenever possible
• Participate in workplace health safety procedures as required

Practice

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology or Social Work
• Establish positive, trusting rapport with clients
• Provide therapeutic intervention to a range of clients using evidence-based models
• Meet with clients regularly to provide their therapeutic sessions / intervention
• Prepare, write and deliver individualised treatment plans according to client needs and circumstances
• Provide updated therapy reports to service providers
• Adjust treatment plans as necessary
• Conduct ongoing assessment of client's progress
• Involve and advise family / carers/ external services when necessary
• Maintain thorough notes of client sessions and progress
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain client confidentiality
• Contribute to practice by accomplishing related tasks as needed
• Attend regular therapy supervision
• Provide training in key areas
• Participate in work / other duties as may be reasonably required

Inclusive to therapy role

• Undertake specific assessments, such as adaptive functioning or NMT, using evidence-based tools as appropriate to the role and qualifications
• Working within a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive assessments such as FASD
• Undertake Lead Position when allocated
• Develop and provide group work to therapy clients with specific goals and outcomes
• Participate in other work/duties as may be reasonably required

Secondary to the therapy role

• Provide behavioural assessment and report of a client’s presenting issues and support needs and identify appropriate supports, interventions and recommendations
• Behaviour Support Plans and Risk Assessments
• Clinical Support
• Provide feedback and liaise with external agencies regarding individuals and teams, and/or report issues relating to risks and/or actions that may compromise the ethics, wellbeing and or professional standing of individuals, teams or agencies

Projects

• Work within a project team in a cooperative and timely manner
• Participate within project team and assume responsibility for shared leadership
• Undertake Project Management as required

Internal Relationships

• Work cooperatively to achieve a high standard of communication and collaboration with all staff working within the organisation, including the team of consultants, Portfolio Managers, and Administration staff
• Develop and maintain a supportive work environment for all staff working within the organization
• Share and contribute ideas, resources and skills with the broader team
• Attend and participate in meetings, reviews and committees as required

External Relationships

• Ensure family / care teams / service providers are notified of any serious concerns relating to a client’s mental health / behaviour during a therapy session
• Follow the necessary protocols
• Provide any necessary support required
• Focus on building and maintaining relationships with external colleagues and services
• Collaborate and engage with relevant external stakeholders involved in projects or clinical tasks
• Be a positive representative of SAL Consulting Group at all times when liaising with external stakeholders as a consultant, promoting and maintaining our organisation’s reputation

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of complex trauma, mental health, acquired brain injury, cognitive impairment and disability for children, adolescents, and adults
• Demonstrated knowledge of neurodevelopmental, attachment and developmental trauma and its impact on a child, adolescent or adult’s presentation
• Demonstrated Knowledge of relevant state and federal based Disability legislation including the NDIS and Quality & Safeguarding Commission
• Understand the fundamental principles of Positive Behaviour Support
• Understand the rights of children, people with disabilities, people with mental health conditions, and people from diverse backgrounds, culture, gender and sexuality
• Professional Writing
• Presenting
• Teaching & Understanding of Child, adolescent & adult learning principles
• Change Management
• Current and valid Drivers Licence and ability and willingness to travel
• Professional Level Information Technology Skills

Emotional Intelligence Skills

• Self-Awareness
• Self-Regulation
• Motivation
• Empathy
• Social Skills (Interpersonal, Communication)

Therapy Skills

• Listening
• Observation
• Validation
• Empathy
• Critical thinking
• Non-judgemental
• Boundary setting
• Flexible approach
• Confidentiality
• Perception
• Affective modulation and expressiveness
• Warmth and acceptance
• Client feels understood
• Awareness of cultural differences

General Consultancy Skills

• Undertake work in a timely, efficient manner meeting appropriate internal benchmarks as identified within supervision
• Problem Solving
• Analysis
• Decision Making
• Collaboration
• Teamwork (including working with a transdisciplinary team)
• Creativity
• Organisation
• Prioritisation
• Time Management
• Discipline
• Flexibility
• Adaptability
• Acquiring and Processing Knowledge
• Stress Tolerance
• Resilience
• Commercial awareness
• Ability to manage constructive feedback
• Growth Mindset

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