POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position title: Provisional Psychologist / Behaviour Support Practitioner
About the service:
Victoria Psychological Assessment and Treatment Services (VPATS) has a multi-disciplinary team with various allied health professionals (e.g., Psychologist, Behaviour Support Practitioner). The purpose of a multi-disciplinary team is to provide a diverse range of assessment and treatment services for disability clients.
Our service mission is to support community members to improve their quality of life by strengthening their social connections and reducing the risk of engaging in concerning behaviours (e.g., aggression, violent and problematic sexual).
We achieve this by providing a safe space, and evidence and strength-based intervention.
VPATS provides services to people from general, culturally, and linguistically diverse (CALD) and disability backgrounds. Our clients range from 7 to 65 years of age. VPATS’ services and practice frameworks are in line with the Australian Psychological Society (e.g., Code of Ethics and Ethical Guidelines), Disability Act, 2006 (Victoria), and National Disability Insurance Act (NDIA, 2013).
About the Role:
We are seeking a suitable Behaviour Support Practitioner to deliver services to our clients, and their families, and to support teams by identifying their needs through assessment and intervention. This will include developing therapeutic goals and practical strategies to support clients in meeting their goals.
As a Provisional Psychologist/Behaviour Support Practitioner, you will be required to provide clinical knowledge, and expertise, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to support individuals, families, and support staff.
A Provisional Psychologist/Behaviour Support Practitioner will have to complete assessments, diagnoses, and provision of support services and assistance in the development and evaluation of behaviour support and intervention programs. This role will require you to deliver psychological services under the supervision of Board Approved Supervisor.
Who Will You Report To:
The Provisional Psychologist/Behaviour Support Practitioner is part of the Clinical Team of VPATS. The role will require you to report directly to the Clinical Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
You are to provide clinical services such as assessments, diagnoses, interventions, consultations, training and intervention evaluations for clients referred.
- Develop, implement and evaluate functional behaviour assessments and behaviour support plans Provide training and support (both informal and formal) to the client and their wider care team.
- Use principles of evidence-based practice as part of all service delivery.
- Provide services that are in line with legislation, APS ethics, Disability Services Standards, Child Safety Principles, and NDIS requirements.
- Actively promoting clients' quality of life through social inclusion, adaptive skill enhancement, and reducing their behaviours of concern.
- Maintain registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA) or APHRA.
- Maintain a valid professional indemnity insurance policy.
- May travel and work in a regional area based on the work roster.
Key Selection Criteria:
- Registered as a Provisional Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Relevant Tertiary Qualification in Psychology. Internal supervision can be arranged for psychology candidates who are looking towards completing a provisional registration process.
- Ability to work effectively and professionally with a range of stakeholders. These include clients, the client’s family, the client’s supporting professionals, VPATS’ clinical team and other government agencies, when required.
- Experience in supporting people with complex and high-risk behaviour support needs (e.g., self-harm, violence and problematic sexualised behaviours)
- Able to demonstrate skills and experience at a Core Behaviour Support Practitioner level or above as outlined in the National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality and Safeguards Commission – Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework 2019. For details refer to https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/pbscapabilityframework.
- Ability to command a second language is strongly desired - Greek, Italian, Mandarin is strongly desirable.
- A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel as per the role’s requirements.
- Two professional references.
Work Authorisation: Australia (Preferred)
How to Apply: Please submit your application by forwarding your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in this role and how you meet the key selection criteria detailed above to [email protected].
Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Box Hill VIC 3128
