Behaviour Support Practitioner
Core
Deliver initial and functional behaviour assessments, develop behaviour support plans, and provide 1:1 support and psychoeducation to individuals with cognitive impairment or mental health conditions.
Role type
Behaviour Support Practitioner (Clinical IC)
Builds
Individual behaviour support plans and risk minimisation strategies
Domain
Disability support / Mental health / Positive Behaviour Support
Required skills
Functional Behaviour Assessment, Risk Assessment, Behaviour Support Plan Development, Psychoeducation, 1:1 Support, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Electronic Record Keeping, Biopsychosocial Model Application
Preferred skills
Experience with ASD, Exercise Physiology collaboration, Psychology collaboration, Community-based work
Technologies
Electronic client record systems, Google Workspace, Database packages
Responsibilities
Conduct Initial Behaviour Assessments, Conduct Functional Behaviour Assessments, Develop Interim and Comprehensive Behaviour Support plans, Engage with individuals presenting with mild to moderate mental health conditions, Provide Psychoeducation to Families and Carers, Manage an independent caseload
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC