POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR   SUPPORT PRACTITIONer
MELBOURNE, VIC -  

What you'll love about working at Activ8 Mind 

Activ8 Mind are a thriving and rapidly growing mental health and human services organisation originating in South Australia and expanding into Victoria. We are a values-driven organisation, embracing growth, thoughtful care and proactive service provision.​

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We offer a friendly and positive workplace culture (team of 25+ multidisciplined in SA), with induction/support program which includes regular f2f presence from key personnel to facilitate a positive and effective onboarding and learning experience.

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We provide:

• Ongoing training, growth and professional development opportunities.

• You will  receive a blend of  F2Fand regular telehealth support from our leaders and senior practitioners on a regular basis including guidance through our PBS personal learning program.

• Bi- monthly guest speakers.

• Flexible work arrangements ~ manage your own calendar to be where you need and want to be: Predominantly WESTERN,  NORTH WESTERN , / home.

• Reasonable KPIs with incremental KPI expectations while you integrate into the business.

• Competitive salary and generous motor vehicle allowance.

• Access to purchase an additional 4 weeks leave per year.

• A multi disciplined team so you can access a broad spectrum of perspectives and approaches to inform your practice.

• Ability to work towards a tailored and specialised case load group, e.g. Mental health, young people etc, or keep it diverse.

• For those with 3+ years direct PBS experience - work towards a senior role which includes mentoring, quality assurance and team support activities.

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What do our Melbourne-based PBS practitioners do? ​

Role responsibilities vary depending on experience and seniority level, but in general, our PBS practitioners -

• Provide effective, evidence-based assessments, therapy, motivational and behavioural counselling to a range of clients

• Conduct assessments to create behaviour support plans 

• Develop customised strategies for individuals with disabilities which address their needs, reduce challenging behaviours and limit the use of restrictive practices

• Collaborate with participants, their families, healthcare professionals, caregivers, and service providers to ensure behaviour support plans meet NDIS requirements.

• Conduct psychometric, behavioural and other assessments

• Provide psycho-cognitive education to clients

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What qualifications do I need to become a PBS practitioner at Activ8 Mind?​

Professional qualifications and clinical experience may differ depending on seniority level; please ensure that you meet qualification criteria on a specific job ad. In general, a PBS practitioner at Activ8 Mind would have the following - ​

• Relevant degree e.g.: Psychology /   Behavioural Science, Developmental Education, Special Ed, Social Work, Occupational Therapy

• Interest / experience with adults & youth (we service 8-65).

• Skills/ knowledge of some evidence-based therapies.

• Good problem solving & verbal communication skills.

• NDIS worker screening check (or eligible).

• Working with Children Check (or eligible).

• Own vehicle.

• Growth mindset and agile.

• Able to maintain highly professional conduct and positive work behaviours especially  in the areas of client communication and record keeping.

• Provisional Psychologists should have AHPRA registration or be eligible under the 5+ 1 internship pathway.

• Able to provide positive referees / references.​​