Behaviour Support Practitioner / Social Worker - Melbourne and across Victo at MedHealth

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

85000.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Behaviour Support Planning, Person-Centred Planning, Evidence-Based Support, Positive Behaviour Support, Restrictive Practices Elimination, Advocacy, Role Modelling, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Report Writing, Interpersonal Communication, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Assessment, Capacity Building

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description MedHealth is a purpose-built collection of industry-leading health, medical, and employment brands. Our unique and diverse capabilities are dedicated to achieving the best possible health and employment outcomes for individuals and the people they support. Job Description The opportunity Behaviour Support Practitioner / Social Worker - Melbourne and across Victoria Job Status: Full Time Salary Range: $77,500 – $85,000 + super per year Who we are Therapy services provider supporting NDIS participants The benefits As you support many, we support you. We offer: Above market salary package Access to incentive programs Comprehensive induction process to get you off to a great start Responsibilities will include: Assisting NDIS participants, along with their families and/or carers, to identify their needs through assessment and person-centred planning. Evaluating, developing and delivering evidence-based support plans within a complex support space. Developing meaningful goals and practical strategies utilising a positive behaviour support framework, and with a commitment to eliminate restrictive practices, in the home and community. Ensuring individual plans reflect our NDIS participants' goals, passions and strengths, as well as ensuring they get more out of life. Building the knowledge, capacity and strengths of those who support participants in their lives - family, carers, friends, etc. Acting as an advocate and role model for best practice. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Qualifications About you Full Australian work rights Registration as a NDIS Registered Behaviour Practitioner at core/ proficient/ advanced or specialist level Degree in Psychology; Counselling or Social Work or related area Min of 12 months relevant experience Current driver’s licence Police check and Working with Children check (or ability to obtain these before commencing work). Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills - strong report writing skills essential Valid Driver's license and access to reliable motor vehicle The ability to work independently Additional Information Why join us? Corporate benefits including Discounted Health Insurance/Gym Memberships & Travel Perks (Car Hire & Hotel), Novated Leasing, Salary Packaging, Employment Assistance Program, Paid Parental Leave & Purchased Leave. Employee Referral Program – Be rewarded for successfully recommending great talent. Thorough induction, ongoing mentorship & tailored professional development plan. Career progression pathways being part of the broader MedHealth group of businesses. If you’re interested, click on the APPLY button. You are welcome here. Our fast-growing team of more than 3,500 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team. We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. Leadership Opportunity: No State: VIC Job Status: Full Time

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include assisting NDIS participants, families, and carers with needs identification through assessment and person-centred planning, and developing meaningful goals and practical strategies using a positive behaviour support framework. The role also involves building the capacity of supporters and acting as an advocate while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.