At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct assessments and develop tailored behaviour support plans for clients.
- Company: Horizon Therapy Services, a leading allied health organisation.
- Benefits: No billable KPIs, manageable caseloads, hybrid work options, and weekly paid supervision.
- Other info: Flexible employment arrangements and access to a supportive multidisciplinary team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in clients' lives with meaningful outcomes and professional autonomy.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in behaviour support or related fields and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Key responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive functional behaviour assessments using appropriate clinical methods, interviews, observations and available behavioural data.
- Identify the environmental, communication, sensory, emotional and social factors contributing to behaviours of concern.
- Develop Interim and Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans in accordance with NDIS requirements and relevant professional standards.
- Establish meaningful, measurable and individualised behavioural goals in collaboration with clients and their support networks.
- Establish structured weekly or fortnightly consultations with clients, caregivers and/or key support people according to individual clinical needs.
- Monitor behavioural frequency, intensity, duration and other relevant indicators of progress or regression.
- Interpret behavioural data and identify when intervention strategies require modification.
- Provide practical coaching to caregivers and support teams to improve consistency in implementing behaviour support strategies.
- Develop practical, individualised resources for caregivers, educators and support workers.
- Maintain accurate, timely and professional clinical documentation and ensure compliance with NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements.
About you
- Current suitability as an NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner at Core level or above.
- Relevant qualifications and professional experience in behaviour support, disability, psychology, allied health or a related discipline.
- Sound knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support principles, functional behaviour assessment and evidence-based behavioural intervention.
- Ability to develop and implement individualised Behaviour Support Plans in accordance with relevant NDIS requirements.
- Strong clinical reasoning skills and the ability to interpret behavioural data to inform intervention decisions.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence providing remote consultations, caregiver coaching and professional collaboration.
- Ability to work independently, manage a clinical caseload and maintain professional documentation.
- Commitment to person-centred, trauma-informed and rights-based practice.
About us
Horizon Therapy Services is a multidisciplinary allied health organisation committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based and person-centred therapeutic services to children, adolescents and adults. We believe that effective Positive Behaviour Support is not measured by the number of billable hours completed each week, but by the meaningful improvements experienced by clients and their families. Our PBS service operates through a structured, consultative and data-informed model of care where behavioural improvements are achieved through consistent implementation of strategies, regular communication with caregivers and support teams, and timely adjustments to interventions based on observed outcomes.
Benefits
- No billable KPIs - performance is measured by clinical quality and meaningful outcomes, not billable hours.
- Manageable caseloads of approximately 10-12 active clients for full-time clinicians.
- Hybrid work-from-home arrangement with all consultations and meetings conducted remotely, with occasional in-person sessions.
- Weekly paid clinical supervision at no cost to the practitioner.
- Weekly multidisciplinary team meetings with allied health professionals.
- Access to an internal multidisciplinary team for in-person observations or interventions when clinically required.
- Professional autonomy to exercise clinical judgement and manage schedules.
- Flexible employment arrangements including traditional five-day weeks, four longer days per week, or part-time arrangements negotiated around practitioner availability.
Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner in Canberra employer: Horizon Therapy Services Pty
Horizon Therapy Services is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of both clients and practitioners. With a focus on meaningful outcomes rather than billable hours, employees enjoy manageable caseloads, flexible work arrangements, and access to ongoing professional development through weekly supervision and multidisciplinary collaboration. Located in a supportive environment, Horizon fosters a culture of autonomy and innovation, making it an ideal place for Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners to thrive and grow.
Contact Details:
Horizon Therapy Services Pty Recruitment Team
