Behaviour Support Practitioner

Job description

PsychPhys is seeking a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner. The Behaviour Support Practitioner role is crucial in understanding the needs of the individuals. This multifaceted role is a combination of 1:1 support, assessments & plan writing, education and collaboration with team members & stakeholders. This role is located onsite and on occasion you will be required to visit individuals in the community. Responsibilities: Candidate: Qualifications: - Engage with clients and deliver Initial Behaviour Assessments. - Conduct risk assessments and initiate harm minimisation strategies and techniques, including suicide and violent risk referrals. - Engage with individuals presenting with mild to moderate mental health conditions or complex presentations related to suspected or confirmed cognitive impairment. - Support individuals with social and or high risk behaviours through Psychoeducation, 1:1 sessions or group based programs in conjunction with Exercise Physiologist and Psychologists. - Provide Psychoeducation to Families, Carers and Individual stakeholders. - Conduct Functional Behaviour Assessments for individuals and associated documentation. - Initiate and or participate in...