Behaviour Support Practitioner
Core
Conduct functional behaviour assessments, develop Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans, and deliver person-centred interventions to reduce restrictive practices and improve quality of life for individuals with disabilities or mental health challenges.
Role type
Senior IC Behaviour Support Practitioner (Clinical Lead)
Builds
Evidence-based PBS plans and intervention strategies for participants under the NDIS framework
Domain
Disability services / Clinical Psychology / Mental Health
Required skills
Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA), Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) planning, clinical reasoning, multidisciplinary collaboration, NDIS compliance, restrictive practice reduction, person-centred intervention design, progress monitoring, report writing
Preferred skills
Experience with ASD, intellectual disability, psychosocial disability, acquired brain injury, NDIS framework expertise, current Australian driver's licence
Technologies
NDIS Commission capability framework, PBS assessment tools, clinical documentation systems
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBAs), Develop and review PBS plans per NDIS guidelines, Deliver person-centred interventions to reduce behaviours of concern, Coach families and staff on support strategies, Collaborate with psychologists, OTs, and other allied health professionals, Maintain accurate clinical documentation and case notes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with potential for clinical lead/team leader roles